API PC-12 engine oil categories CL-4 and FB-4 are advancing toward a 2027 launch. Here’s what the changes mean for fleets, compatibility, and planning.

The global automotive lubricants market has seen significant transformation over the past decade, driven by evolving engine technologies, stricter emission regulations, and growing consumer awareness ...

New EPA 2027 emissions rules also mean new diesel engine oil specs. A new generation of heavy-duty engine oils will feature lower viscosity, improved thermal resistance, and possibly longer oil drain ...

Motor oil purchases should be determined by a combination of auto makers' specifications and practical experience. Tire dealers and service shop operators who prioritize a lubricant's price are ...

Chevron Products Co.’s new Chevron RPM LE SAE 15W-40 and Texaco Ursa Super Plus EC SAE 15W-40 heavy duty diesel engine oils meet both API CJ-4 and CI-4 Plus specifications Chevron Products Co.’s new ...

Shell Lubricants has introduced a new portfolio of Shell Rotella heavy-duty diesel engine oils. New Shell ROTELLA T4 Triple Protection 15W-40 and 10W-30 along with Shell ROTELLA T5 Synthetic Blend 10W ...

The American Petroleum Institute (API) released the FA-4 engine oil specification nearly four years ago. While lubricant manufacturers stand behind the benefits of FA-4, slower OEM adoption and ...

The oil in your vehicle’s engine is pretty incredible. Its job is to protect every square inch inside your engine where there is metal-to-metal contact – your piston rings, cylinder walls, valves, ...

The best synthetic oils offer more mileage, keep the engine cleaner, perform equally well in low and high temperatures, and protect your engine by keeping wear at bay. When it comes to the topic of ...