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 ...

The next generation of heavy-duty engine oil specifications has been adopted by the American Petroleum Institute for 2027 ...

Engine oil is the lifeblood of an engine, directly influencing its longevity, efficiency, and performance. Yet many drivers remain unsure about what those numbers and letters—like 0W-20 or API ...

In a statement sent to Rigzone recently, the American Petroleum Institute (API) said it had “strengthen[ed]… offshore safety standards with new updates”. The API announced the release of the third ...

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 ...

Shell Rotella’s new Knowledge Hub helps fleets understand and prepare for the upcoming API PC-12 oil standards. PC-12 engine oils will improve durability, efficiency, and emissions performance for ...

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 ...

If you've ever bought a quart of motor oil for your vehicle, you've likely encountered the letters API somewhere on the label. In fairness, there are a lot of abbreviations, symbols and odd number ...

There are a multitude of factors that separate European- and American-spec engine oils, but if we were to pick one, it'd be emissions. Both the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) ...