Infineum CEO calls for simplification of lubes specs
Xavier le Mintier believs lubes specs are unnecessarily complex and the time is right for change.
Published 24-Feb-2016
Tag: API
PC-11 split becomes reality
The PC-11 heavy-duty engine oil split categorisation has been agreed by the API.
Published 24-Feb-2016
Go-ahead for PC-11
The PC-11 specifications have been approved by the American Petroleum Institute (API).
Published 23-Dec-2015
PC-11 lubes category to be split
PC-11 category will be split between backwards compatability and newer lower-viscosity lubricants.
Published 31-Oct-2015
Kunlun pioneers National V standard lubes
The CNPC subsidiary achieves international standards with its Tianrun line of lubes
Published 24-Aug-2015
Delay in development of PC-11 and GF-6 engine oils
Testing schedules are likely to lead to delays in development and the new specification launch
Published 04-Jul-2014
Lubes retailers face new challenges with thin oils.
Newly developed ultra-thin oils will have ompatibility and labelling issues for retailers.
Published 04-Jun-2014
API launches Motor Oil Matters Pilot Program
MOM is set to protect API's lubes standards as the Institute also launches its new EOLCS website
Published 08-Jan-2014
GF-6 first licencing date delayed till January 2017
Delays in engine test development have caused the postponement of the ILSAC specs upgrade .
Published 11-Oct-2013
SAE gives final approval for 16 Grade
SAE is now set to add its 16 Grade to the SAE J300 schedule after it received final vote approval.
Published 04-Jan-2013