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 ...
The next-gen heavy-duty engine oil standard (PC-12) has been formally approved, announced the American Petroleum Institute, which also introduced the new CL-4 and FB-4 “donut” certification marks ...
In the 1950s, motor oil started to come in grades. Some grades were formulated to work better in cold weather, while others helped keep hot engines lubricated more effectively. Today, with our ...
If you've ever bought a quart of motor oil for your vehicle, you've likely encountered the letters API somewhere on the label. In fairness, there are a lot of abbreviations, symbols and odd number ...
The transition to CL-4 oils is expected to be backward-compatible, but FB-4 use may depend on OEM approvals for specific engines and applications. Tanks and bottles of heavy-duty diesel engine oil ...