No, European cars can't use American car oil: Here's why

Oils are not all the same, and owners of European cars have to make sure they're using oil that meets European standards -- ...
CCJ

API introduces new donut to differentiate new FA-4 diesel oil

The American Petroleum Institute will introduce a special Service Symbol Donut to help consumers identify the newly-approved FA-4 (PC-11) diesel engine oil. API approved two new diesel oil standards, ...
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Mechanics warn many American oils fail European specs and can trigger engine wear

Choosing oil is more than viscosity. Matching API, ACEA, and OEM approvals protects engines, emissions systems, and peace of ...
Truckinginfo

API Reports Progress on New Heavy Duty Engine Oil Categories

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

API Approves Development of PC-12 Diesel Engine Oil Category

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 ...
Business Wire

Development of “IDEMITSU IFG Plantech Racing,” the World’s First API-certified Engine Oil with Racing Performance Made from More Than 80% Plant-based Raw Materials

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Idemitsu Kosan Co.,Ltd. (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, President and Chief Executive Officer: Shunichi Kito; hereinafter referred to as “Idemitsu”) ...