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API ratings
Can anyone tell me what or where to go to find out what the API ratings mean? and what makes and oil API certified? If you have two oils that have the same API stamp on the bottles does that mean they are certified and should be the same?
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From: Farmington NM
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From: Farmington NM
This is from the API web site, you would think with all the money they charge this would be free!!
Publ 1509 - Engine Oil Licensing and Certification System
Price: $109.00 Minimum order quantity: 1
Maximum order quantity: 1
Describes the voluntary API Engine Oil Licensing and Certification System (EOLCS) and explains to marketers how different API marks are licensed and displayed for the consumer. The publication describes methods for developing new engine oil performance requirements and provides the marketer with a description of the API marks and their use, licensing requirements, aftermarket audit procedures, and enforcement procedures. EOLCS is a cooperative effort between the oil industry and vehicle and engine manufactures. This program benefits consumers, the petroleum industry and automobile manufacturers. Pages: 72
15th Edition - April 2002
When I get back from vacation I will go ask one of the Oil guys in the next building. We should have some public info that i can send you.
Publ 1509 - Engine Oil Licensing and Certification System
Price: $109.00 Minimum order quantity: 1
Maximum order quantity: 1
Describes the voluntary API Engine Oil Licensing and Certification System (EOLCS) and explains to marketers how different API marks are licensed and displayed for the consumer. The publication describes methods for developing new engine oil performance requirements and provides the marketer with a description of the API marks and their use, licensing requirements, aftermarket audit procedures, and enforcement procedures. EOLCS is a cooperative effort between the oil industry and vehicle and engine manufactures. This program benefits consumers, the petroleum industry and automobile manufacturers. Pages: 72
15th Edition - April 2002
When I get back from vacation I will go ask one of the Oil guys in the next building. We should have some public info that i can send you.
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I did a quick search and came up with this autozone website on API ratings dont know if you have seen it yet but hope it helps a little
http://www.advanceautoparts.com/engl...0030901og.html
http://www.advanceautoparts.com/engl...0030901og.html
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