API ACEA ILSAC Classifications Mar 2009

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API ENGINE SERVICE CLASSIFICATIONSS Service CLASSIFICATION (Primarily for Petrol / Spark Ignition Engines)

Descripti on Related Specific ationsSM Introduced on 30 November 2004 SM oils are designed to provide improved

oxidation resistance, deposit protection, better wear protection, and low-temperature performance over the life of the oil. Some SM oils may also meetthe latest ILSAC specification and/or qualify as Energy Conserving.

2004 Warranty approved.Can carry ILSAC GF-4 whereviscosity qualifies

SL Introduced July 2001. SL oils are designed to provide better high temperaturedeposit control and lower oil consumption.

2001 Warranty approved.ILSAC GF-3

SJ For 1997 Gasoline Engine Warranty Maintenance Service. Service typical ofgasoline engines in current and earlier passenger car, van and light truckoperations under vehicle manufacturers recommended maintenanceprocedures. First available 15 th October 1996, oils in this category exceed theminimum performance requirements of API Service Category SH in areas of oilvolatility, filterability, gelation, deposits and catalyst compatibility. Engine oilsmeeting API Service Category SJ have been tested in accordance with theChemical Manufacturers Association (CMA) Code of Practice and may be usedwhere API Service Category SH and earlier categories have been

recommended.

1997 Warranty approved.ILSAC GF-2

SH For 1994 Gasoline Engine Warranty Maintenance Service. Service typical ofgasoline engines beginning with 1994 passenger car, van and light truckoperation under vehicle manufacturers recommended maintenanceprocedures. Oils in this category exceed the minimum performancerequirements of API Service Category SG in the areas of deposit control, oiloxidation, wear, rust and corrosion. Engine Oils meeting API Service CategorySH have been tested in accordance with the Chemical Manufacturers

Association (CMA) Code of Practice and may be used where API ServiceCategory SG and earlier categories have been recommended.

1994 Warranty approved.MIL-L-46152EILSAC GF-1

SG For 1989 Gasoline Engine Warranty Maintenance Service. Service typical ofgasoline engines beginning with 1989 model passenger cars, van and lighttrucks operating under vehicle manufacturers recommended maintenance

procedures. Category SG oils include the performance properties of APIService Category CC. (Certain manufacturers of gasoline engines require oilsthat also meet the higher diesel engine Category CD.) Oils developed for thisservice provide improved control of engine deposits, oil oxidation, and enginewear relative to oils developed for previous categories. These oils also provideprotection against rust and corrosion. Oils meeting API Service Category SGmay be used when API Engine Service Categories SF, SE, SF/CC arerecommended.

1989 Warranty approved.Ford: ESE-M2C-153EGM: 6048M

MIL-L-46152D

SF For 1980 Petrol Engine Warranty Maintenance. Typically for petrol engines inpassenger cars and some trucks beginning with the 1980 models operatingunder engine manufacturers recommended maintenance procedures. Oilsdesigned for these conditions provide increased oxidation stability andimproved anti-wear performance relative to oils which meet the minimumrequirements for API Engine Service Classification SE. These oils also provideprotection against engine deposits, rust and corrosion. They may be used when

API Engine Service Classifications SE, SD or SC are recommended.

1980 Warranty approved.Ford: ESE-M2C-153B/C/DGM: 6048MChrysler: MS 6395MIL-L-46152B/C

SE For 1972 Petrol Engine Warranty Maintenance. Typically for petrol engines inpassenger cars and some trucks beginning with 1972 and certain 1971 USmodels operating under engine manufacturers warranties. Oils designed forthese conditions provide more protection against oil oxidation, high temperatureengine deposits, rust and corrosion in petrol engines than oils which aresatisfactory for API Engine Service Classifications SD or SC and may be usedwhen either of these classifications is recommended.

1972 Warranty approved.Ford: ESE-M2C-101CGM: 6136MMIL-L-46152A

SD For 1968 Petrol Engine Warranty Maintenance. 1968 Warranty approved.SC For 1964 Petrol Engine Warranty Maintenance. 1964 Warranty approved.


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CF-2 For Two Stroke Cycle Diesel Engine Service. Service Category CF-2 denotesservice typical of two stroke cycle engines requiring highly effective controlover cylinder and ring-face scuffing and deposits. Oils designated for thisservice have been in existence since 1994 and may also be used when APIEngine Service Category CD-II is recommended. These oils do not necessarilymeet the requirements of CF or CF-4 unless passing test requirements forthese categories.

Caterpillar 1M-PCDetroit Diesel 6V-92TA

CF For Indirect Injected Diesel Engine Service. Service Category CF denotesservice typical of indirect injected diesel engines, and other diesel engines

which use a broad range of fuel types including those using fuel with highersulfur content, for example over 0.5%m. Effective control of piston deposits,wear and copper-containing bearing corrosion is essential for these engineswhich may be naturally aspirated, turbocharged or supercharged. Oilsdesignated for this service have been in existence since 1994. Oils designatedfor this service may also be used when API service category CD isrecommended.

Caterpillar 1M-PC

CE For Severe Duty Turbocharged Diesel Engines. Service typical ofturbocharged or supercharged heavy duty diesel engines manufactured since1983 and operated under both low speed, high load and high speed, high loadconditions. Oil designated for this service may also be used when previous

API Engine Service Categories for diesel engines are recommended.

MIL-L-2104D/EMIL-L-45199Mack: EO-K/2Cummins: NTC 400

CD-II For Severe Duty Two Stroke Cycle Diesel Engines. Service typical of two

stroke cycle diesel engines requiring highly effective control over wear anddeposits. Oils designated for this service also meet all the performancerequirements of API Service Category CD.

MIL-L-2104D

Detroit Diesel: 6V-53T

CD For Severe Duty Diesel Engines. Typically for certain naturally aspirated,turbocharged or supercharged diesel engines where highly effective control ofwear and deposits is vital, or when run on fuels of a wide quality rangeincluding those with a high sulfur content. Oils designed for these conditionswere introduced in 1955 and provide protection from bearing corrosion andfrom high temperature deposits in these diesel engines.

MIL-L-2104C/DMIL-L-45199

CC For Moderate Duty Diesel And Petrol Engines. Typically for certain naturallyaspirated, lightly turbocharged or supercharged diesel engines operated inmoderate to severe duty, and certain heavy duty petrol engines. Oils designedfor these conditions provide protection from high temperature deposits and

bearing corrosion in diesel engines and also from rust, corrosion and lowtemperature deposits in petrol engines. These oils were introduced in 1961.

MIL-L-2104B

CB Obsolete MIL-L-2104A Supp. 1CA Obsolete MIL-L-2104A

ILSAC ENGINE SERVICE CLASSIFICATIONS The American Automobile Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association(JAMA), through an organization called the International Lubricant Standardization and Approval Committee (ILSAC),

jointly developed and approved a Minimum Performance Standard for Passenger Car Motor Oils. The standard,known as ILSAC GF-1, was issued in October 1990 and revised in October 1992. An upgraded standard, known asILSAC GF-2, was commercially released in October 1996, ILSAC GF-3 was released in 2000, and ILSAC GF-4 came

into effect in June 2004.

ILSAC GF-4Is effectively API SM API SM with Energy Conserving Requirements, sequence VI B fuel economy engine test.

ILSAC GF-3Is effectively API SL plus the Sequence VI B fuel economy engine test.


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ILSAC GF-2Is effectively API SJ plus the Sequence VI A fuel economy engine test.

ILSAC GF-1Is effectively API SH plus the Sequence VI fuel economy engine test.

API GEAR LUBRICANT CLASSIFICATIONS Axle and Manual Transmission Lubricants SAE J308

Classification Type Typical Appli cationGL-1 Straight mineral oil. Some automotive manual transmissions under mild service.GL-2 Usually contains fatty material. Worm drives and some industrial gear boxes.GL-3 Contains mild EP additives. Manual transmissions and spiral bevel final drives under

moderate service conditions.GL-4 Contains EP additives.

Equivalent to MIL-L-2105.Manual transmissions and transaxles, spiral bevel and hypoidgears in normal service without shock loading.

GL-5 Contains higher concentration ofEP additives.Equivalent to MIL-L-2105 B/C/D.

Hypoid and all other types of gears in severest service includingshock loading. Primary field service recommendation for mostpassenger cars and trucks. Also may be used in manualtransmissions.

GL-6 Obsolete Hypoid gears with very high pinion offset.MT-1 Protection against the

combination of thermaldegradation, component wear andoil seal deterioration. May or maynot contain EP additives.

Non synchronized manual transmissions used in buses andheavy duty trucks.

ACEA LUBRICANT CLASSIFICATIONSEuropean Engine Service Classification

ACEA stands for Association des Constructuers Europeens IAutomobile. It is essentially a European equivalent of Americas API classification system. The requirements are however stricter and more demanding in standard. Shearstability and product volatility requirements are much more stringent than API equivalents. Therefore a lubricantsmeeting both ACEA and API requirements uses a higher performance additive package when compared to oneclaiming only API. It is broken down into three key groups A Gasoline / Spark Ignition engines B Light duty passenger type / 4wd / light commercial diesel engines. C Catalyst compatibility for high speed passenger type / 4wd / light commercial diesel engines.

E Heavy Duty Diesel Engines. A1 For use in Gasoline engines that are capable of using low friction, low viscosity, and low HT/HS shear oils. This

classification is a fuel economy guide, and this oil may not necessarily be used in used in all engines. Generallypairs with B1 to offer A1/B1 combination.

A2 General purpose oil for use in most gasoline or spark ignition engines operating conventional drain intervals.These products may not suitable for high performance engines. Now obsolete

A3 Highly stable product made to stay in grade. Ideally place for use in high performance gasoline / spark ignitionengines or where extended drain requirements are desired. Generally pairs with B3 or B4 to offer A3/B3 or

A3/B4 combination. A5 Generally pairs with B5 to offer A5/B5 combination. Specified for conventional and low-viscosity oils suitable for

petrol and diesel engines. A reduction in fuel consumption of at least 2.5% compared to a 15W-40 viscosity oil


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E6 Continuedaccording to the manufacturers recommendations. It is suitable for EGR engines, with or without particulatefilters, and for engines fitted with SCR NOx reduction systems. E6 quality is strongly recommended for enginesfitted with particulate filters and is designed for use in combination with low sulphur diesel fuel. However,recommendations may differ between engine manufacturers so Driver Manuals and/or Dealers shall beconsulted if in doubt.

E7 Stable, stay-in-grade oil providing effective control with respect to piston cleanliness and bore polishing. It furtherprovides excellent wear control, soot handling and lubricant stability. It is recommended for highly rated dieselengines meeting Euro I, Euro II, Euro III, Euro IV and Euro V emission requirements and running under severe

conditions, e.g. extended oil drain intervals according to the manufacturers recommendations. It is suitable forengines without particulate filters, and for most EGR engines and most engines fitted with SCR NOx reductionsystems. However, recommendations may differ between engine manufacturers so Driver Manuals and/orDealers shall be consulted if in doubt.

E9 Stable, stay-in-grade oil providing effective control with respect to piston cleanliness and bore polishing. It furtherprovides excellent wear control, soot handling and lubricant stability. It is recommended for highly rated dieselengines meeting Euro I, Euro II, Euro III, Euro IV and Euro V emission requirements and running under severeconditions, e.g. extended oil drain intervals according to the manufacturers recommendations. It is suitable forengines with or without particulate filters, and for most EGR engines and for most engines fitted with SCR NO xreduction systems. E9 is strongly recommended for engines fitted with particulate filters and is designed for usein combination with low sulphur diesel fuel. However, recommendations may differ between enginemanufacturers so Drivers Manuals and/or Dealers should be consulted if in doubt

Base Oil Nomenclature All oil starts of from an initial building block base oil. The various additives are than added to the base oil at blendingor manufacture. Base oils are not all the same and API classify the in Five ways as follows;

Group Sulph ur % Saturates % V Index Manufactur ing MethodI > 0.03 % < 90 % 80 - 119 Solvent refined product.II < 0.03 % > 90 % 80 119 Hydro ProcessedIII < 0.03 % > 90 % 120 + Severely Hydro - ProcessedIV Poly alpha olefins (PAOs) Oligomerization I.e man made.V Others (Including esters) Various

Group III base oils are considered synthetic. Group II (Group II Plus) oils of the highest quality are considered to havesynthetic performance. Saturates listed in the table refers to the level of hydrocarbon molecules, and when viewed inconjunction with Sulphur levels, is an indication of purity of the base oil.

Synthetic base oils are used for two main reasons, A/. For greater oxidization stability (longer oil life), and B/. and lowvolatility (tendency to vaporize) to reduce oil consumption. Many finished product lubricants of lighter grading, andmade for Australian Group I base oil must use some percentage of synthetic base oil in order to meet ACEA volatilitycriteria

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