The API is aiming for a 2027 rollout of the new engine oil spec, which is meant to enhance performance standards.

January 1, 2027, will be the first license date for two new heavy-duty engine oil categories, if all goes as planned.

The American Petroleum Institute (API) announced progress in the development of its new Proposed Category 12 (PC-12) ...

Preparing for EPA 2027? API’s new PC-12 spec (CL-4 and FB-4) introduces ultra-low viscosity 0W-20 oils and stricter emissions ...

Last year after working with auto manufacturers and others, API announced the approval of improved performance standards for engine oils which will provide greater protection and fuel efficiency for ...

The most current API SN oil category for gasoline engine oils are soon to be superseded by new gasoline engine oil standard aimed at providing greater protection and fuel efficiency for today’s ...

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 ...

When you change oil in your gasoline-powered pickup truck or vehicle, do you take a second to look at the API (American Petroleum Institute) symbol on the container to make sure you’re using the ...

The American Petroleum Institute (API), International Standards Organization (ISO), and Institute of Petroleum (IP) are taking steps to "harmonize" petroleum measurement standards. The three ...