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GENERAL
ALL TYPES
S.A.E. Norms - Table for selection of engine oil grade
Selection of engine oil grades recommended for climatic conditions in countries of distribution
Evolution of the norms as at 01/01/2003
ACEA 2003 norms
The meaning of the first letter has not changed, it still corresponds to
the type of engine :
A : petrol and dual fuel petrol / LPG engines.
B : diesel engines.
The figure following the first letter corresponds to the type of oil: .
3 : high performance oils.
4 : oils specifically for direct injection diesel engines.
5 : very high performance oils permitting lower fuel consumption
Example :
ACEA A3 : high performance oils specifically for petrol and dual fuel
petrol / LPG engines
ACEA A/B : blended oils giving very high performance for all engines,
also permitting better fuel economy, specifically for direct injection die-
sel engines
NOTE : From 01/01/2003 there is no longer any reference to the year
of creation of the norm, (Example : ACEA A3/B3 98 becomes ACEA
A3/B3.
API norms
The meaning of the first letter has not changed, it still corresponds to the
type of engine :
S : petrol and dual fuel petrol / LPG engines.
C : diesel engines.
The second letter corresponds to the degree of evolution of the oil
(ascending order).
Example : Norm SL is more severe than norm SJ, corresponding to a
higher level of performance.
LUBRICANTS - TOTAL recommended oils
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