API Engine Oil Classifications 2015
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Passenger Car Engine Oil Laboratory/Bench Test and Engine Test Requirements For API SN-RC/ILSAC GF-5 Categories
Requirements
Test Method
Viscosity Grades
SAE J300
Foam Tests
EOFT
EOWTT
ASTM D6795
ASTM D6794
Aged Oil
Low-Temperature Pumpability
TEOST 33C
TEOST MHT (9)
Emulsion retention
Homogeneity & Miscibility
Gelation Index (5)
Volatility
ASTM D4684
Footnotes
(1) Not required for SAE 0W-20.
(2) Not required for SN Non-ILSAC GF-5 viscosity grades.
(3) 45 max for SN Non-ILSAC GF-5 viscosity grades.
(4) No maximum for SN Non-ILSAC GF-5
viscosity grades.
(5) If API CI-4 and/or CJ-4 categories precede the
S category and there is no API Certification Mark,
the Sequence VG (ASTM D6593), Ball Rust
(ASTM D6557), and Gelation Index (ASTM D5133)
tests are not required.
(6) Viscosity grades are limited to SAE 0W, 5W
and 10W multigrade oils.
(7) Not required for monograde and SAE 15W, 20W,
and 25W multigrade oils.
(8) Calculated conversions specified
in ASTM D5800 are allowed.
(9) For all viscosity grades: If API CH-4, CI-4 and/or
CJ-4 categories precede the S category and there
is no API Certification Mark, the S category limits for
phosphorus, sulfur, and the TEOST MHT do not apply.
However, the CJ-4 limits for phosphorus and sulfur
do apply for CJ-4 oils.
(10) This is a non-critical specification as described
in ASTM D3244.
(11) After 1-minute settling period for all ILSAC
viscosity grades and all SN-RC oils.
(12) After 10-minute settling period for non-ILSAC
GF-5 viscosity grades which are not SN-RC.
(13) S hall remain homogeneous and, when mixed
with ASTM reference oils, shall remain miscible.
(14) T o be evaluated from 5C to temperature at which
40,000 cP is attained or 40C, or 2 Celsius degrees
below the appropriate MRV TP-1 temperature
(defined by SAE J300), whichever occurs first.
(15) N
ot Required for SN ILSAC GF-5 viscosity grades
which do not also contain the API Certification Mark
or are not SN-RC.
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Unit
Limits SN-RC/GF-5
1. LABORATORY/BENCH TESTS
Properties
ASTM D6335
ASTM D7097
ASTM D7563
ASTM D6922
ASTM D5133
ASTM D5800
ASTM D6417
ASTM D6557
ASTM D7216, Annex A2
ASTM D471
ASTM D2240
ASTM D412
ASTM D471
ASTM D2240
ASTM D412
ASTM D471
ASTM D2240
ASTM D412
ASTM D471
ASTM D2240
ASTM D412
ASTM D471
ASTM D2240
ASTM D412
ASTM D4951
ASTM D4951
ASTM D4951 or
ASTM D2622
10/0 max
50/0 max
10/0 max
100/0 max
% change
pts
% change
% change
pts
% change
% change
pts
% change
% change
pts
% change
% change
pts
% change
%
%
%
%
-5,9
-10,10
-40,40
-5,10
-10,5
-20,15
-5,40
-30,10
-50,5
-2,3
-6,6
-65,10
-5,30
-20,10
-30,30
0.06 min (10)
0.08 max (4), (10)
0.5 max (4), (10)
0.6 max (4), (10)
150 max
4.0 min
60 max
none
79 min (2), (15)
90 max
8.0 min
8.3 min
7.5 min
8.9 min
15 max
none
rate & report
rate & report
rate & report
mg
cSt @ 100C
26 max
Stay in original
viscosity grade
Volume
Hardness
Tensile strength
Volume
Hardness
Tensile strength
Volume
Hardness
Tensile strength
Volume
Hardness
Tensile strength
Volume
Hardness
Tensile strength
Phosphorus content
Phosphorus content
Sulfur content of SAE 0W and 5W multigrades
Sulfur content of SAE 10W multigrades
50 max
50 max
50 max
50 max
50 max
2. ENGINE TESTS
Requirements
ASTM D7320
Sequence IIIGB
Sequence IVA
Sequence VG (5)
ASTM D7320
ASTM D6891
ASTM D6593
Sequence VIII
ASTM D6709
ASTM D7589
SAE 0W-20 and
5W-20 viscosity grades
SAE 0W-30 and
5W-30 viscosity grades
SAE 10W-30 and
all other viscosity grades
Properties
Unit
SAE J300
ASTM D6594
ASTM D892
(Option A not allowed)
ASTM D6278
ASTM D5800
ASTM D2887 or
ASTM D5480
1 Test
Limits
2 Tests
3 Tests
ppm
ppm
ppm
20
120
report
3
Low-Temperature (C)
Pumping
Viscosity (4), mPa-s
Max with
No Yield Stress (4)
Low-Shear-Rate
Kinematic
Viscosity (5) (mm2/s)
at 100C Min
Low-Shear-Rate
Kinematic
Viscosity (5) (mm2/s)
at 100C Max
High-Shear-Rate
Viscosity (6), (mPa-s)
at 150C Min
0W
6200 at -35
60000 at -40
3.8
5W
6600 at -30
60000 at -35
3.8
10W
7000 at -25
60000 at -30
4.1
15W
7000 at -20
60000 at -25
5.6
20W
9500 at -15
60000 at -20
5.6
25W
13000 at -10
60000 at -15
9.3
4.0
<6.1
1.7
12
5.0
<7.1
2.0
16
6.1
<8.2
2.3
20
6.9
<9.3
2.6
30
9.3
<12.5
2.9
40
12.5
<16.3
40
12.5
<16.3
50
16.3
<21.9
3.7
60
21.9
<26.1
3.7
mL
mL
mL
10/0 max
20/0 max
10/0 max
cSt
cSt
9.3
12.5
% loss
% loss
20
18
% loss
% loss
17
15
2.5 Caterpillar 1K
ASTM D6681
ASTM D6750
cSt
2.1
11.5
2.2
12.5
2.3
13.0
microns
mg
ppm
25.4
120
25
26.6
136
32
27.1
144
36
mg
6.5
7.5
8.0
(2)
kPa
merits
79
8.7
93
8.6
100
8.5
demerits
%
%
gm/hr
gm/hr
350
36
40
12.4
14.6
None
378
39
46
12.4
14.6
None
390
41
49
12.4
14.6
None
demerits
%
%
g/MJ
332
24
4
0.139
None
347
27
5
0.139
None
353
29
5
0.139
None
Group
Vis. Index
Saturates
80 - <120
<90%
II
80 - <120
8.4 (0.33)
9.1 (0.36)
III
120
Other
and/or
>0.03%
90%
and
0.03%
90%
and
0.03%
ASTM D5966
m (mils)
7.6 (0.30)
ASTM D6894
Aeration, max
% volume
IV
295
Everything Else
(1)
Companies also use their own marketing phrases: Group 1-1/2 and Group 2+
Group III can be legally labeled Synthetic
- The word Synthetic is not part of the API Classification
- Synthetic is a marketing term, not a technical term
(2)
Low-Temperature ( C)
Cranking Viscosity (3),
mPa-s Max
Foaming/Settling, max
Sequence I
Sequence II
Sequence III
SAE
Viscosity
Grade
2.4 Caterpillar 1P
Sequence IIIG
Test Method
1. LABORATORY TESTS
% flow reduction
% flow reduction
% flow reduction
% flow reduction
% flow reduction
cP and Pa
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Requirements
Test Method
Properties
SAE J300
ASTM D892
(Option A)
ASTM D6082
1.3 Phosphorus
ASTM D4951
Phosphorus content
1.4 EOFT
ASTM D6795
1.5 EOWTT
Unit
Limits SM/GF-4
1. LABORATORY/BENCH TESTS
Manufacturer sets targets
within SAE J300 specification
ml initial
Foam/ml
after settling
10/0 max
50/0 max
10/0 max
100/0 max
0.06 min
0.08 max (3)
% reduction
50 max
ASTM D6794
% reduction
% reduction
% reduction
% reduction
50 max
50 max
50 max
50 max
ASTM D7097
Total Deposits
mg
35 max (4)
ASTM D6922
Oil Compatibilty
ASTM D5133
1.9 Volatility
ASTM D5800
ASTM D6417
pass (5)
Calculated
12 max (7)
Volatility (Noack)
Volatility (GCD)
% off @ 250C
% off @ 371C
15 max
10 max
ASTM D6557
Rust rating
100 min
1.11 Sulfur
ASTM D4951 or
ASTM D2622
%
%
ASTM D4684
cP and Pa
<60,000 cP with no
yield stress (8) (9)
ASTM D7320
%
merits
#
microns
150 max
3.5 min
none
60 max
ASTM D6891
microns
90 max
ASTM D6593
merits
merits
merits
merits
%
#
#
%
microns
microns
% area
7.8 min
8.0 min
7.5 min
8.9 min
20 max
none
rate & report
rate & report
rate & report
rate & report
rate & report
ASTM D6709
mg
cSt
26 max
Stay in grade
ASTM D6837
% FEI1 / % FEI2
% FEI1 / % FEI2
% FEI1 / % FEI2
2. ENGINE TESTS
2.1 Sequence IIIG
(6)
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If API CI-4 and/or CJ-4 categories precede theS category and
there is no API Certification Mark, the Sequence VG (ASTM D6593),
Ball Rust (ASTM D6557), and Gelation Index (ASTM D5133) tests
are not required.
(7)
To be evaluated from 5C to temperature at which 40,000 cP is
attained or 40C, or 2 Celsius degrees below the appropriate MRV
TP-1 temperature (defined by SAE J300), whichever occurs first.
(6)
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Test
Properties
Limits
Unit
SJ/EC GF-2
SL/EC GF-3
1. LABORATORY TESTS
1.1 Viscosity Grades
ASTM D892
Sequence I
Sequence II
Sequence III
Sequence IV
1.3 Phosphorus
ASTM D4951
or D5185
1.4 EOFT
ml initial
Foam/ml
after settling
10/0 max
50/0 max
10/0 max
200/50 max
10/0 max
50/0 max
10/0 max
100/0 max
Phosphorus Content
0.10 max
GM 9099P
50 max
50 max
1.5 EOWTT
ASTM D6794
%
%
%
%
report
report
report
report
50 max
50 max
50 max
50 max
1.6 TEOST
ASTM D6335
mg
60 max
NR
ASTM D7097
mg
NR
45 max
Oil Compatibility
pass
pass
ASTM D5133
Gelation Index
12 max
12 max
1.10 Volatility
ASTM D5800
ASTM D6417
%
%
22 max
17 max
15 max
10 max
1.11 BRT
ASTM D6557
Rust rating
Gray value
100 min
100 min
ASTM D1491
%
%
merits
merits
microns
#
liters
cP
325 max
NR
8.5 min
3.2 min
20 max
none
6.5
NR
NR
275
9.0 min
4.0 min
20 max
none
5.2 max
rate and report
ASTM D6891
microns
120 max
120 max
2.3 Sequence VG
ASTM D6593
merits
merits
merits
merits
%
#
#
%
%
7.8 min
8.0 min
7.5 min
8.9 min
20 max
none
rate and report
rate and report
rate and report
7.8 min
8.0 min
7.5 min
8.9 min
20 max
none
rate and report
rate and report
rate and report
2.4 Sequence VE
(Only if oil Phosphorus < 0.08%)
ASTM D5302
Cam wear
Average, max
Maximum, max
microns
microns
NR
NR
127 max
380 max
ASTM D6709
mg
cSt
26.4 max
Stay in grade
26.4 max
Stay in grade
ASTM D6837
% improvement
% improvement
% improvement
2.0 min
1.6 min
0.9 min
NR
NR
NR
ASTM D6837
% improvement
% improvement
% improvement
NR
NR
NR
2.0/1.7/NR min
1.6/1.3/3.0 min
0.9/0.6/1.6 min
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There is also a 0.08 min P requirement, unless a successful Sequence VG test has been run.
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n run.
Test Method
Properties
Unit
Limits
1 Test
2 Tests
3 Tests
SAE J300
ASTM D6594
1.3 Foaming
ASTM D892
20
120
3
Foaming/Settling, max
Sequence I
Sequence II
Sequence III
%
%
%
10/0
20/0
10/0
ASTM D7109
cSt
cSt
12.5
9.3
ASTM D5800
Evap Loss @ 250oC, Vis Grades other than SAE 10W-30, max
Evap Loss @ 250oC, SAE 10W-30, max
%
%
13
15
ASTM D4683
cP
3.5
ASTM D6896
cP
Pa
25,000
<35
ASTM D874
ASTM D4951
ASTM D4951
%
%
%
1.0
0.12
0.4
Nitrile
Silicone
Polyacrylate
FKM
Vamac G
Volume Change
Hardness
Tensile strength
Elongation
+5 / -3
+TMC1006 / -3
+5 / -3
+5 / -2
+TMC1006 / -3
+7 / -5
+5 / -TMC1006
+8 / -5
+7 / -5
+5 / -TMC1006
+10 / -TMC1006
+10 / -45
+18 / -15
+10 / -TMC1006
+10 / -TMC1006
+10 / -TMC1006
+20 / -30
+10 / -35
+10 / -TMC1006
+10 / -TMC1006
Unit
ASTM D7156
ASTM D7422
Merits, min
ASTM D7484
ASTM D7468
Merits, min
Top Ring Wt Loss, max
2.5 Caterpillar 1N
ASTM D6750
ASTM D7549
Merits, min
Hot Stuck Rings
ASTM D6894
ASTM D5966
ASTM D6984
Limits
1 Test
2 Tests
3 Tests
3.5
6.0
6.7
3.4
5.9
6.6
3.3
5.9
6.5
1000 (3)
1000 (3)
1000 (3)
mg
microns
mg
100
55
Rate/report
108
59
Rate/report
112
61
Rate/report
mg
1000 (3)
100
1000 (3)
100
1000 (3)
100
3
20
286.2
0.139
None
4
23
311.7
0.139
None
5
25
323.0
0.139
None
1000 (3)
None
1000 (3)
None
1000 (3)
None
8.0
8.0 (MTAC)
8.0 (MTAC)
microns
(mils)
7.6
(0.30)
8.4
(0.33)
9.1
(0.36)
275
275 (MTAC)
275 (MTAC)
%
%
%
%
%
demerits
g/MJ
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Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine Test Category For API CI-4 and CI-4 PLUS
Requirements
Test Method
Properties
Unit
1 Test
ASTM D6594
ASTM D892
(Option A
not allowed)
ASTM D6278
1.5 Volatility
ASTM D5800
(Noack)
As allowed
in SAE J300
ASTM D4684
(MRV TP-1)
Modified D4684
(if yield stress)
1.8 Elastomer
Compatibility
Nitrile
Silicone
Polyacrylate
FKM
2. ENGINE TESTS FOR API CI-4
2.1 Mack T-8E
ASTM D5967
(Ext. T8-E)
ASTM D6987/
D6987M (4)
ASTM D6975 (5)
2.4 Caterpillar 1R
2.5 Caterpillar 1K
ASTM D6750
or
Caterpillar 1N
ppm
ppm
Viscosity, min
mPa-s
3.5
mPa-s
25000
Volume Change
+5 / -3
+TMC1006 / -3
+5 / -3
+5 / -2
Hardness
+7 / -5
+5 / -TMC1006
+8 / -5
+7 / -5
ppm
mL
mL
mL
cSt
cSt
%
mPa-s
25000
Pa
35
Limits
Limits Tensile strength
+10 / -TMC1006
+10 / -45
+18 / -15
+10 / -TMC1006
Elongation
+10 / -TMC1006
+20 / -30
+10 / -35
+10 / -TMC1006
1.8
1.9
2.0
1000
1000
1000
20.0
Report
275
7.8
382
52
31
13.1
IOC+1.8
None
None
332
24
4
0.139
None
21.8
Report
320
7.6
396
57
35
13.1
IOC+1.8
None
None
347
27
5
0.139
None
22.6
Report
341
7.5
402
59
36
13.1
OC+1.8
None
None
353
29
5
0.139
None
m (mils)
Vol %
%
286.2
20
3
0.139
None
None
7.6 (0.30)
8.0
275
311.7
323.0
23
25
4
5
0.139
0.139
None
None
None
None
8.4 (0.33)
9.1 (0.36)
MTAC applies (2)
MTAC applies (2)
6.00
ASTM D6750
mg
mg
kPa
merits
demerits
demerits
demerits
g/h
g/h
demerits
%
%
g/MJ
demerits
%
%
g/MJ
5.89
5.85
(1)
(4)
(2)
(5)
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3 Tests
WDN, max
TGF, max
TLHC, max
Oil Consumption (0-252) h, max
Piston ring and liner scuffing
Ring Sticking
2.6 Roller Follower Wear Test
ASTM D5966
Average Pin Wear, max
2.7 Engine Oil Aeration Test
ASTM D6984
Aeration, max
2.8 Sequence IIIF
ASTM D6984 (7)
Viscosity increase at 80h, max
3. ENGINETESTSFOR API CI-4 PLUS (same as API CI-4 Engine Tests above in addition to following)
3.1 Mack T-11
T-11 Soot/
Minimum TGA Soot Content at 12.0 cSt
Viscosity Control
increase at 100o C
Limits
2 Tests
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Requirements
Test Method
Viscosity Grades
SAE J300
Foam Tests
EOFT
EOWTT
ASTM D6795
ASTM D6794
Aged Oil
Low-Temperature Pumpability
TEOST 33C
TEOST MHT (9)
Emulsion retention
Homogeneity & Miscibility
Gelation Index (5)
Volatility
ASTM D4684
Footnotes
(1) Not required for SAE 0W-20.
(2) Not required for SN Non-ILSAC GF-5 viscosity grades.
(3) 45 max for SN Non-ILSAC GF-5 viscosity grades.
(4) No maximum for SN Non-ILSAC GF-5
viscosity grades.
(5) If API CI-4 and/or CJ-4 categories precede the
S category and there is no API Certification Mark,
the Sequence VG (ASTM D6593), Ball Rust
(ASTM D6557), and Gelation Index (ASTM D5133)
tests are not required.
(6) Viscosity grades are limited to SAE 0W, 5W
and 10W multigrade oils.
(7) Not required for monograde and SAE 15W, 20W,
and 25W multigrade oils.
(8) Calculated conversions specified
in ASTM D5800 are allowed.
(9) For all viscosity grades: If API CH-4, CI-4 and/or
CJ-4 categories precede the S category and there
is no API Certification Mark, the S category limits for
phosphorus, sulfur, and the TEOST MHT do not apply.
However, the CJ-4 limits for phosphorus and sulfur
do apply for CJ-4 oils.
(10) This is a non-critical specification as described
in ASTM D3244.
(11) After 1-minute settling period for all ILSAC
viscosity grades and all SN-RC oils.
(12) After 10-minute settling period for non-ILSAC
GF-5 viscosity grades which are not SN-RC.
(13) S hall remain homogeneous and, when mixed
with ASTM reference oils, shall remain miscible.
(14) T o be evaluated from 5C to temperature at which
40,000 cP is attained or 40C, or 2 Celsius degrees
below the appropriate MRV TP-1 temperature
(defined by SAE J300), whichever occurs first.
(15) N
ot Required for SN ILSAC GF-5 viscosity grades
which do not also contain the API Certification Mark
or are not SN-RC.
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Limits SN-RC/GF-5
1. LABORATORY/BENCH TESTS
Properties
ASTM D6335
ASTM D7097
ASTM D7563
ASTM D6922
ASTM D5133
ASTM D5800
ASTM D6417
ASTM D6557
ASTM D7216, Annex A2
ASTM D471
ASTM D2240
ASTM D412
ASTM D471
ASTM D2240
ASTM D412
ASTM D471
ASTM D2240
ASTM D412
ASTM D471
ASTM D2240
ASTM D412
ASTM D471
ASTM D2240
ASTM D412
ASTM D4951
ASTM D4951
ASTM D4951 or
ASTM D2622
10/0 max
50/0 max
10/0 max
100/0 max
% change
pts
% change
% change
pts
% change
% change
pts
% change
% change
pts
% change
% change
pts
% change
%
%
%
%
-5,9
-10,10
-40,40
-5,10
-10,5
-20,15
-5,40
-30,10
-50,5
-2,3
-6,6
-65,10
-5,30
-20,10
-30,30
0.06 min (10)
0.08 max (4), (10)
0.5 max (4), (10)
0.6 max (4), (10)
150 max
4.0 min
60 max
none
79 min (2), (15)
90 max
8.0 min
8.3 min
7.5 min
8.9 min
15 max
none
rate & report
rate & report
rate & report
mg
cSt @ 100C
26 max
Stay in original
viscosity grade
Volume
Hardness
Tensile strength
Volume
Hardness
Tensile strength
Volume
Hardness
Tensile strength
Volume
Hardness
Tensile strength
Volume
Hardness
Tensile strength
Phosphorus content
Phosphorus content
Sulfur content of SAE 0W and 5W multigrades
Sulfur content of SAE 10W multigrades
50 max
50 max
50 max
50 max
50 max
2. ENGINE TESTS
Requirements
ASTM D7320
Sequence IIIGB
Sequence IVA
Sequence VG (5)
ASTM D7320
ASTM D6891
ASTM D6593
Sequence VIII
ASTM D6709
ASTM D7589
SAE 0W-20 and
5W-20 viscosity grades
SAE 0W-30 and
5W-30 viscosity grades
SAE 10W-30 and
all other viscosity grades
Properties
Unit
SAE J300
ASTM D6594
ASTM D892
(Option A not allowed)
ASTM D6278
ASTM D5800
ASTM D2887 or
ASTM D5480
1 Test
Limits
2 Tests
3 Tests
ppm
ppm
ppm
20
120
report
3
Low-Temperature (C)
Pumping
Viscosity (4), mPa-s
Max with
No Yield Stress (4)
Low-Shear-Rate
Kinematic
Viscosity (5) (mm2/s)
at 100C Min
Low-Shear-Rate
Kinematic
Viscosity (5) (mm2/s)
at 100C Max
High-Shear-Rate
Viscosity (6), (mPa-s)
at 150C Min
0W
6200 at -35
60000 at -40
3.8
5W
6600 at -30
60000 at -35
3.8
10W
7000 at -25
60000 at -30
4.1
15W
7000 at -20
60000 at -25
5.6
20W
9500 at -15
60000 at -20
5.6
25W
13000 at -10
60000 at -15
9.3
4.0
<6.1
1.7
12
5.0
<7.1
2.0
16
6.1
<8.2
2.3
20
6.9
<9.3
2.6
30
9.3
<12.5
2.9
40
12.5
<16.3
40
12.5
<16.3
50
16.3
<21.9
3.7
60
21.9
<26.1
3.7
mL
mL
mL
10/0 max
20/0 max
10/0 max
cSt
cSt
9.3
12.5
% loss
% loss
20
18
% loss
% loss
17
15
2.5 Caterpillar 1K
ASTM D6681
ASTM D6750
cSt
2.1
11.5
2.2
12.5
2.3
13.0
microns
mg
ppm
25.4
120
25
26.6
136
32
27.1
144
36
mg
6.5
7.5
8.0
(2)
kPa
merits
79
8.7
93
8.6
100
8.5
demerits
%
%
gm/hr
gm/hr
350
36
40
12.4
14.6
None
378
39
46
12.4
14.6
None
390
41
49
12.4
14.6
None
demerits
%
%
g/MJ
332
24
4
0.139
None
347
27
5
0.139
None
353
29
5
0.139
None
Group
Vis. Index
Saturates
80 - <120
<90%
II
80 - <120
8.4 (0.33)
9.1 (0.36)
III
120
Other
and/or
>0.03%
90%
and
0.03%
90%
and
0.03%
ASTM D5966
m (mils)
7.6 (0.30)
ASTM D6894
Aeration, max
% volume
IV
295
Everything Else
(1)
Companies also use their own marketing phrases: Group 1-1/2 and Group 2+
Group III can be legally labeled Synthetic
- The word Synthetic is not part of the API Classification
- Synthetic is a marketing term, not a technical term
(2)
Low-Temperature ( C)
Cranking Viscosity (3),
mPa-s Max
Foaming/Settling, max
Sequence I
Sequence II
Sequence III
SAE
Viscosity
Grade
2.4 Caterpillar 1P
Sequence IIIG
Test Method
1. LABORATORY TESTS
% flow reduction
% flow reduction
% flow reduction
% flow reduction
% flow reduction
cP and Pa
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Requirements
Test Method
Viscosity Grades
SAE J300
Foam Tests
EOFT
EOWTT
ASTM D6795
ASTM D6794
Aged Oil
Low-Temperature Pumpability
TEOST 33C
TEOST MHT (9)
Emulsion retention
Homogeneity & Miscibility
Gelation Index (5)
Volatility
ASTM D4684
Footnotes
(1) Not required for SAE 0W-20.
(2) Not required for SN Non-ILSAC GF-5 viscosity grades.
(3) 45 max for SN Non-ILSAC GF-5 viscosity grades.
(4) No maximum for SN Non-ILSAC GF-5
viscosity grades.
(5) If API CI-4 and/or CJ-4 categories precede the
S category and there is no API Certification Mark,
the Sequence VG (ASTM D6593), Ball Rust
(ASTM D6557), and Gelation Index (ASTM D5133)
tests are not required.
(6) Viscosity grades are limited to SAE 0W, 5W
and 10W multigrade oils.
(7) Not required for monograde and SAE 15W, 20W,
and 25W multigrade oils.
(8) Calculated conversions specified
in ASTM D5800 are allowed.
(9) For all viscosity grades: If API CH-4, CI-4 and/or
CJ-4 categories precede the S category and there
is no API Certification Mark, the S category limits for
phosphorus, sulfur, and the TEOST MHT do not apply.
However, the CJ-4 limits for phosphorus and sulfur
do apply for CJ-4 oils.
(10) This is a non-critical specification as described
in ASTM D3244.
(11) After 1-minute settling period for all ILSAC
viscosity grades and all SN-RC oils.
(12) After 10-minute settling period for non-ILSAC
GF-5 viscosity grades which are not SN-RC.
(13) S hall remain homogeneous and, when mixed
with ASTM reference oils, shall remain miscible.
(14) T o be evaluated from 5C to temperature at which
40,000 cP is attained or 40C, or 2 Celsius degrees
below the appropriate MRV TP-1 temperature
(defined by SAE J300), whichever occurs first.
(15) N
ot Required for SN ILSAC GF-5 viscosity grades
which do not also contain the API Certification Mark
or are not SN-RC.
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1. LABORATORY/BENCH TESTS
Properties
ASTM D6335
ASTM D7097
ASTM D7563
ASTM D6922
ASTM D5133
ASTM D5800
ASTM D6417
ASTM D6557
ASTM D7216, Annex A2
ASTM D471
ASTM D2240
ASTM D412
ASTM D471
ASTM D2240
ASTM D412
ASTM D471
ASTM D2240
ASTM D412
ASTM D471
ASTM D2240
ASTM D412
ASTM D471
ASTM D2240
ASTM D412
ASTM D4951
ASTM D4951
ASTM D4951 or
ASTM D2622
10/0 max
50/0 max
10/0 max
100/0 max
% change
pts
% change
% change
pts
% change
% change
pts
% change
% change
pts
% change
% change
pts
% change
%
%
%
%
-5,9
-10,10
-40,40
-5,10
-10,5
-20,15
-5,40
-30,10
-50,5
-2,3
-6,6
-65,10
-5,30
-20,10
-30,30
0.06 min (10)
0.08 max (4), (10)
0.5 max (4), (10)
0.6 max (4), (10)
150 max
4.0 min
60 max
none
79 min (2), (15)
90 max
8.0 min
8.3 min
7.5 min
8.9 min
15 max
none
rate & report
rate & report
rate & report
mg
cSt @ 100C
26 max
Stay in original
viscosity grade
Volume
Hardness
Tensile strength
Volume
Hardness
Tensile strength
Volume
Hardness
Tensile strength
Volume
Hardness
Tensile strength
Volume
Hardness
Tensile strength
Phosphorus content
Phosphorus content
Sulfur content of SAE 0W and 5W multigrades
Sulfur content of SAE 10W multigrades
50 max
50 max
50 max
50 max
50 max
2. ENGINE TESTS
Requirements
ASTM D7320
Sequence IIIGB
Sequence IVA
Sequence VG (5)
ASTM D7320
ASTM D6891
ASTM D6593
Sequence VIII
ASTM D6709
ASTM D7589
SAE 0W-20 and
5W-20 viscosity grades
SAE 0W-30 and
5W-30 viscosity grades
SAE 10W-30 and
all other viscosity grades
Properties
Unit
SAE J300
ASTM D6594
ASTM D892
(Option A not allowed)
ASTM D6278
ASTM D5800
ASTM D2887 or
ASTM D5480
1 Test
Limits
2 Tests
3 Tests
ppm
ppm
ppm
20
120
report
3
Low-Temperature (C)
Pumping
Viscosity (4), mPa-s
Max with
No Yield Stress (4)
Low-Shear-Rate
Kinematic
Viscosity (5) (mm2/s)
at 100C Min
Low-Shear-Rate
Kinematic
Viscosity (5) (mm2/s)
at 100C Max
High-Shear-Rate
Viscosity (6), (mPa-s)
at 150C Min
0W
6200 at -35
60000 at -40
3.8
5W
6600 at -30
60000 at -35
3.8
10W
7000 at -25
60000 at -30
4.1
15W
7000 at -20
60000 at -25
5.6
20W
9500 at -15
60000 at -20
5.6
25W
13000 at -10
60000 at -15
9.3
4.0
<6.1
1.7
12
5.0
<7.1
2.0
16
6.1
<8.2
2.3
20
6.9
<9.3
2.6
30
9.3
<12.5
2.9
40
12.5
<16.3
40
12.5
<16.3
50
16.3
<21.9
3.7
60
21.9
<26.1
3.7
mL
mL
mL
10/0 max
20/0 max
10/0 max
cSt
cSt
9.3
12.5
% loss
% loss
20
18
% loss
% loss
17
15
2.5 Caterpillar 1K
ASTM D6681
ASTM D6750
cSt
2.1
11.5
2.2
12.5
2.3
13.0
microns
mg
ppm
25.4
120
25
26.6
136
32
27.1
144
36
mg
6.5
7.5
8.0
(2)
kPa
merits
79
8.7
93
8.6
100
8.5
demerits
%
%
gm/hr
gm/hr
350
36
40
12.4
14.6
None
378
39
46
12.4
14.6
None
390
41
49
12.4
14.6
None
demerits
%
%
g/MJ
332
24
4
0.139
None
347
27
5
0.139
None
353
29
5
0.139
None
Group
Vis. Index
Saturates
80 - <120
<90%
II
80 - <120
8.4 (0.33)
9.1 (0.36)
III
120
Other
and/or
>0.03%
90%
and
0.03%
90%
and
0.03%
ASTM D5966
m (mils)
7.6 (0.30)
ASTM D6894
Aeration, max
% volume
IV
295
Everything Else
(1)
Companies also use their own marketing phrases: Group 1-1/2 and Group 2+
Group III can be legally labeled Synthetic
- The word Synthetic is not part of the API Classification
- Synthetic is a marketing term, not a technical term
(2)
Low-Temperature ( C)
Cranking Viscosity (3),
mPa-s Max
Foaming/Settling, max
Sequence I
Sequence II
Sequence III
SAE
Viscosity
Grade
2.4 Caterpillar 1P
Sequence IIIG
Test Method
1. LABORATORY TESTS
% flow reduction
% flow reduction
% flow reduction
% flow reduction
% flow reduction
cP and Pa
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ILSAC GF-6A
ILSAC GF-6B
Similar to everything
in place today
Classic Starburst
The timing of first licensing is still under debate with the earliest being 4Q 2016 1Q 2017 for PC-11
and 4Q 2017 for GF-6. There is still a desire to move these dates forward, but until engine test
development is complete, industry will not be able to firm up these schedules. For the latest information,
please visit www.InfineumInsight.com
infineum.com
Americas
1900 East Linden Avenue
PO Box 717
Linden NJ 07036
USA
Tel: + (1) 800 654 1233
Fax: + (1) 908 474 6117
Singapore
31 International Business Park
Creative Resource #04-08
Singapore 609921
Tel: + (65) 6899 1661
Fax: + (65) 6895 6900
SERVICE FILL OILS FOR GASOLINE, LIGHT-DUTY DIESEL AND HEAVY-DUTY DIESEL ENGINES
China
No. 12 Building, Jinqiao Office Park,
No. 27 Xinjinqiao Road, Pudong
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in this document. Although Infineum has used reasonable skill and care in the preparation of this information, in the absence of any overriding obligations arising under
a specific contract, no representation, warranty (express or implied), or guarantee is made as to the suitability, accuracy, reliability or completeness of the information;
nothing in this document shall reduce the users responsibility to satisfy itself as to the suitability, accuracy, reliability, and completeness of such information for its
particular use; there is no warranty against intellectual property infringement; and Infineum shall not be liable for any loss, damage or injury that may occur from the
use of this information other than death or personal injury caused by its negligence. No statement shall be construed as an endorsement of any product or process. For
greater certainty, before use of information contained in this document, particularly if the product is used for a purpose or under conditions which are abnormal or not
reasonably foreseeable, this information must be reviewed with the supplier of such information.
SAE XW-30
HTHSV: 2.9 3.2 mPa-s
PC-11, New ACEA?
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ILSAC GF-6A
ILSAC GF-6B
Similar to everything
in place today
Classic Starburst
The timing of first licensing is still under debate with the earliest being 4Q 2016 1Q 2017 for PC-11
and 4Q 2017 for GF-6. There is still a desire to move these dates forward, but until engine test
development is complete, industry will not be able to firm up these schedules. For the latest information,
please visit www.InfineumInsight.com
infineum.com
Americas
1900 East Linden Avenue
PO Box 717
Linden NJ 07036
USA
Tel: + (1) 800 654 1233
Fax: + (1) 908 474 6117
Singapore
31 International Business Park
Creative Resource #04-08
Singapore 609921
Tel: + (65) 6899 1661
Fax: + (65) 6895 6900
SERVICE FILL OILS FOR GASOLINE, LIGHT-DUTY DIESEL AND HEAVY-DUTY DIESEL ENGINES
China
No. 12 Building, Jinqiao Office Park,
No. 27 Xinjinqiao Road, Pudong
District, Shanghai, China
Tel: + (86) 21 3158 3940
Fax: + (86) 21 3158 3802
infineum.com
Permission is given for storage of one copy in electronic means for reference purposes. Further reproduction of any material is prohibited without prior written consent
of Infineum International Limited.
The information contained in this document is based upon data believed to be reliable at the time of going to press and relates only to the matters specifically mentioned
in this document. Although Infineum has used reasonable skill and care in the preparation of this information, in the absence of any overriding obligations arising under
a specific contract, no representation, warranty (express or implied), or guarantee is made as to the suitability, accuracy, reliability or completeness of the information;
nothing in this document shall reduce the users responsibility to satisfy itself as to the suitability, accuracy, reliability, and completeness of such information for its
particular use; there is no warranty against intellectual property infringement; and Infineum shall not be liable for any loss, damage or injury that may occur from the
use of this information other than death or personal injury caused by its negligence. No statement shall be construed as an endorsement of any product or process. For
greater certainty, before use of information contained in this document, particularly if the product is used for a purpose or under conditions which are abnormal or not
reasonably foreseeable, this information must be reviewed with the supplier of such information.
SAE XW-30
HTHSV: 2.9 3.2 mPa-s
PC-11, New ACEA?
INFINEUM, PARATAC, SYNACTO, VISTONE, and the interlocking ripple device are Trade Marks of Infineum International Limited.
INFINEUM INTERNATIONAL LIMITED 2015. All rights reserved.
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