Oil classification according to API (Part 1)

Petrol engine lubricating oil: S = service, spark SA pure no additives, not suitable for use. SB Has additive for surface protection, and anti-oxidant. SC (1964), SD (1968), SE (1972), SF (1980), SG (1988), SH (1993 -1997), SJ (1997 2001), SL (2001 2003), SM (2004 2010) SN 2011 Diesel engine lubricating oil: C = commercial, […]

Oil classification according to API (Part 2)

API STATUS USE CA Obsolete Not suitable for engines manufactured after 1959 CB Obsolete Not suitable for motors manufactured after 1961 CC Obsolete Not suitable for engines manufactured after 1990 CD Obsolete Used for naturally aspirated and turbocharged diesel engines CD-II Obsolete Used for 2 stroke diesel engine CE Obsolete Used for naturally aspirated and […]

Oil classification according to API (Part 3)

Qualitative level Scope of use GL-1 For cylindrical gear transmission, screw, helical bevel gear, small load GL-2 Used for powertrain systems such as group 1 but with high load capacity and high temperature GL-3 Used for worm gear transmission, helical bevel gear bearing large load and high temperature. GL-4 For hypoit gear drive system working […]