PC-11 upgrade set for diesel
The API has given the go-ahead for the new PC-11 heavy-duty oil category.
Published 02-Dec-2011
Tag: API
FTC gets both barrels after Magnuson-Moss request
US oil industry leaves legislator in no doubt over oil warranty issue.
Published 04-Nov-2011
Business as usual for API oil approval
The API has returned to normal licensing for all passenger car engine oils as VG test comes back on stream.
Published 23-Sep-2011
Lack of sludge causes API jam
A lack of reference fuel causes licensing approval issues for lubes producers with API
Published 14-Apr-2011
GL-4 to become obsolete
API will retire the SL-4 lubricant specification at the end of July
Published 17-Jul-2010
API SN finally wins approval
API has approved the SN and SN Resource Conserving engine oil categories in line with ILSAC GF-5
Published 05-May-2010
Lubes News - Bulletin 112 (Apr 10)
API's SN standard faces challenges; Dexos fees to change as Infineum is first in line; Ford joins the myth-busters; UAE sets the base oil pace in Middle East; and Gulf takes marine operation to the Americas.
Published 26-Apr-2010
And finally...
Formula One back on the grid; Shell stays with Ferrari; a UN-backed decade of road safety, it's official; automotive April Fools; and the world's largest meatball.
Published 06-Apr-2010