Engine Oil

Engine Oil Licensing and Certification System (EOLCS)

API’s Engine Oil Licensing and Certification System (EOLCS) is a voluntary licensing and certification program that authorizes engine oil marketers who meet specified requirements to use the API Engine Oil Quality Marks.

API's Engine Oil Quality Marks—the API Service Symbol "Donut" and Certification Mark "Starburst"—help consumers identify quality engine oils for their gasoline- and diesel-powered vehicles.

API Invokes Provisional Licensing
API’s Engine Oil Licensing andCertification System has invoked Provisional Licensing in accordance with paragraph 3.7.9 of API 1509. API Provisional Licensing only applies to oil marketers that need to run ASTM D7216 Annex 2, Elastomer Compatibility, to qualify a product or formulation as API SN and/or ILSAC GF-5.
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API Announces Adoption of New ILSAC and API Standards
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Under the theme "Challenges and Opportunities in a Renewed Transportation Industry" the 36th Automotive/Petroleum Industry Forum was held on April 20 at the Dearborn Inn. The Program for the Forum included nine presentations from Industry leaders addressing topics of interest to the vehicle and engine manufacturer and oil and additive industries. To get copies of the presentations follow this link 36th Automotive/Petroleum Industry Forum.

API Announces Discontinuation of API CF Specification
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Notice Regarding Non-Licensed Organizations

API Considering New ILSAC Engine Oil Performance Standard

The International Lubricant Standardization and Approval Committee (ILSAC) has issued for comment a draft standard for passenger car gasoline engine oils. Known as ILSAC GF-5, this standard, if approved, would replace the current standard, GF-4. API is currently soliciting comments on GF-5. Click here to download or view the standard. Send comments to Kevin Ferrick at ferrick@api.org by December 19, 2009.

Contact:
E-mail: eolcs@api.org
Phone: 202-682-8516
Fax: 202-962-4739