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 ...

Here’s a news update that should concern all automotive enthusiasts: the general engine oil landscape is evolving again, and as we explore the nuances of this new chemistry you will see that it is ...

PC-12 has been fully approved by API and will replace CK-4 and FA-4 engine oils starting in 2027. The new engine oil category includes FB-4 for lower-viscosity oils and CL-4 for higher-viscosity ...

January 1, 2027, will be the first license date for two new heavy-duty engine oil categories, if all goes as planned. Ad Loading... An update from the American Petroleum Institute said it has made ...

Starting December 1, 2016, fleet owners will need to pay attention when purchasing new diesel engine oil. That’s when PC-11 diesel engine oils will become the new normal. (Not sure what PC-11 engine ...

Bill O'Ryan with the American Petroleum Institute updates trucking reporters at TMC on the new PC-12 heavy-duty engine oil category. After several years of development, we're nearing the finish line ...

The Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA) made a request earlier this year to the Diesel Engine Oil Advisory Panel (DEOAP) of the American Petroleum Institute (API) to initiate development of a new ...