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Stop Guessing—Engine Oil Explained: What 0W-20, API SP, and ACEA C6 Actually Mean

Engine oil is the lifeblood of an engine, directly influencing its longevity, efficiency, and performance. Yet many drivers remain unsure about what those numbers and letters—like 0W-20 or API ...
Trucking Info

API Reports Progress on New Heavy Duty Engine Oil Categories

January 1, 2027, will be the first license date for two new heavy-duty engine oil categories, if all goes as planned.
Fleet Equipment Magazine

Q&A: API PC-12 Oil Categories Set Stage for 2027 Engine Changes

API PC-12 engine oil categories CL-4 and FB-4 are advancing toward a 2027 launch. Here’s what the changes mean for fleets, ...
Business Wire

Development of “IDEMITSU IFG Plantech Racing,” the World’s First API-certified Engine Oil with Racing Performance Made from More Than 80% Plant-based Raw Materials

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Idemitsu Kosan Co.,Ltd. (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, President and Chief Executive Officer: Shunichi Kito; hereinafter referred to as “Idemitsu”) ...
Business Wire

Plant-Based Racing Engine Oil with Proven Performance in Racing: "IDEMITSU IFG Plantech Racing" Available for Sale Starting December 3 via Our Official Online Shop for Lubricants

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, President: Shunichi Kito; hereinafter referred to as "the Company") will begin selling its ...
Forbes

Motor Oil Update: API Introduces New ‘SQ’ Service Category

It’s an advanced, next-generation engine oil standard focusing on ultra-low viscosity oils for modern engines. When purchasing oil, look for the API Service Symbol "Donut" on the label, which is an ...