API Engine Oil Service Categories
The current and previous API Service Categories are summarized in convenient charts. Vehicle owners should refer to their owner's manuals before consulting these charts. Oils may have more than one performance level. For automotive gasoline engines, the latest engine oil service category includes the performance properties of each earlier category. If an automotive owner's manual calls for an API SJ or SL oil, an API SM oil will provide full protection. For diesel engines, the latest category usually - but not always - includes the performance properties of an earlier category.
Service Category API CJ-4 describes oils for use in high-speed four-stroke cycle diesel engines designed to meet 2007 model year on-highway exhaust emission standards as well as for previous model years. These oils are especially effective at sustaining emission control system durability where particulate filters and other advanced aftertreatment systems are used. For more information on API CJ-4 including frequently asked questions, please visit www.apicj-4.org.
For more details and information about service categories click below:
Engine Oil Guide (English) - When printing, be sure to set the printing properties to Landscape
Guía de Lubricantes para Motores (Spanish) - Las características de la página se deben fijar al paisaje al imprimir
机油指南 (Chinese) - When printing be sure to set the printing properties to Landscape
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