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Oil Classification

There are different ways to classify motor oils:

in accordance with the properties of viscosity and fluidity;
in accordance with general performance
in accordance quality level (enables to choose a grade of oil that matches the age of the car and the type of engine).

ACEA ENGINE OILS CLASSIFICATION

The Association of European Automobile Manufacturers ACEA (Association des Constructeurs Europeens de L'Automobile) represents the interests of 15 European manufacturers of car, trucks and buses at EU level. This classification establishes a new, more stringent in comparison with CCMC, European classification of motor oils according to performance of the oil.

ACEA was established in Europe in 1991 with a head office in Brussels comprising the Secretary General and the Secretariat. In 1995 and 2004, ACEA opened additional offices in Tokyo and Beijing.

The Board of Directors consists of top managers of car manufacturers, members of the association, such as BMW GROUP, PORSCHE AG, DAF TRUCKS NV, PSA PEUGEOT CITROËN, DAIMLER AG, RENAULT SA, FIAT SpA, SCANIA AB, FORD OF EUROPE GmbH, TOYOTA MOTOR EUROPE , GENERAL MOTORS EUROPE AG, VOLKSWAGEN AG, JAGUAR LAND ROVER, AB VOLVO, MAN NUTZFAHRZEUGE AG.

LUKOIL is one of the world's largest producers of base oils and one of the few in the world that processes different types of crude oil separately.

This approach ensures stable technological performance which allows to keep valuable components and contribute to base oils quality.

LUKOIL uses its own base oils (API Group I, II and III+) in the production of finished oils. At the same time, the Company has global contracts with the top 5 world manufacturers of additives, and the Company also produces its own additive packages, mainly for marine and industrial oils.

A/B: ENGINE OILS INTENDED FOR USE IN GASOLINE AND DIESEL ENGINES OF PASSENGER CARS AND OTHER LIGHT DUTY VEHICLES

A3/B3	Stable, stay-in-grade Engine Oils with high performance properties, intended for use in highly accelerated gasoline and diesel engines of cars and light trucks and/or for use with extended intervals between oil changes in accordance with the recommendations of engine manufacturers.
A3/B4	Stable, stay-in-grade Engine Oil designed for use in highly accelerated gasoline and diesel engines with direct fuel injection also suitable for applications described under A3/B3.
A5/B5	Stable, stay-in-grade Engine Oil intended for use at extended oil change intervals in highly accelerated gasoline and diesel engines of light vehicles, in which it is possible to use low-viscosity oils that reduce friction, with dynamic viscosity at high temperature and high shear rate (HTHS) of 2,9 to 3.5 mPa⋅s. These oils may not be suitable for use in certain engines. It is necessary to consult vehicle-OEM’s owner's manual.

C: Catalyst and GPF/DPF compatible Engine Oils for Gasoline and Diesel Engines

C1	Stable, stay-in-grade, compatible with exhaust gas aftertreatment catalysts, intended for use in highly accelerated gasoline engines and diesel engines of passenger cars and light duty vans that require the use of low-viscosity friction-reducing oils with low sulfur, phosphorus and low sulfated ash content (Low SAPS) and dynamic viscosity at high temperature and high shear rate (HTHS) of at least 2.9 mPa⋅s. These oils extend increase the life of diesel particulate filter and gasoline particulate filter as well as three-way catalysts (TWC) life and provide fuel savings. These oils possess Lowest SAPS-Level and may not be suitable for use in certain engines. It is necessary to consult vehicle-OEM's owner's manual.
C2	Stable, stay-in-grade Engine Oil with Mid SAPS-Level, intended for use as catalyst compatible Oil at extended Drain Intervals in Vehicles with all Types of modern Aftertreatment Systems and High Performance Passenger Car & Light Duty Van Gasoline & DI Diesel Engines that are designed to be capable of using Low Viscosity Oils with a minimum HTHS Viscosity of 2.9 mPa⋅s. These oils may not be suitable for use in certain engines. It is necessary to consult vehicle-OEM's owner's manual.
C3	Stable, stay-in-grade Engine Oil compatible with exhaust gas aftertreatment catalysts intended for use in highly accelerated gasoline engines and diesel engines of passenger cars and light duty vans that require the use of Mid SAPS-Level oil with a minimum HTHS viscosity of 3.5 mPa⋅s. These oils may not be suitable for use in certain engines. It is necessary to consult vehicle-OEM's owner's manual.
C4	Stable, stay-in-grade Engine Oil with Low SAPS-Level intended for use at extended oil change intervals in highly accelerated gasoline and diesel engines of light vans that are designed to be capable with Low SAPS-Level oil with a minimum HTHS viscosity of 3.5 mPa⋅s. These oils may not be suitable for use in certain engines. It is necessary to consult vehicle-OEM's owner's manual.
C5	Stable, stay-in-grade Engine Oil, compatible with exhaust gas aftertreatment catalysts, intended for use in vehicles at extended oil change intervals in highly accelerated gasoline and diesel engines of light vans that are designed to be capable with Mid SAPS-Level Low Viscosity Oils with a minimum HTHS Viscosity of 2.6 mPa⋅s. These oils may not be suitable for use in certain engines. It is necessary to consult vehicle-OEM's owner's manual.

E: Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Oils

E4	Stable, stay-in-grade oil providing excellent control of piston cleanliness, wear, soot handling and lubricant stability. It is recommended for highly rated diesel engines meeting Euro I, Euro II, Euro III, Euro IV and Euro V emission requirements and running under very severe conditions, e.g. significantly extended oil drain intervals according to the manufacturer's recommendations. It is suitable for engines without particulate filters, and for some EGR engines and some engines fitted with SCR NOx reduction systems. However, recommendations may differ between engine manufacturers so driver manuals and/or dealers shall be consulted if in doubt.
E6	Stable, stay-in-grade oil providing excellent control of piston cleanliness, wear, soot handling and lubricant stability. It is recommended for highly rated diesel engines meeting Euro I, Euro II, Euro III, Euro IV, Euro V and Euro VI emission requirements and running under very severe conditions, e.g. significantly extended oil drain intervals according to the manufacturer's recommendations. It is suitable for EGR engines, with or without particulate filters, and for engines fitted with SCR NOx reduction systems. E6 quality is strongly recommended for engines fitted with particulate filters and is designed for use in combination with low sulphur diesel fuel. However, recommendations may differ between engine manufacturers so driver manuals and/or dealers shall be consulted if in doubt.
E7	Stable, stay-in-grade oil providing effective control with respect to piston cleanliness and bore polishing. It further provides excellent wear control, soot handling and lubricant stability. It is recommended for highly rated diesel engines meeting Euro I, Euro II, Euro III, Euro IV and Euro V emission requirements and running under severe conditions, e.g. extended oil drain intervals according to the manufacturer's recommendations. It is suitable for engines without particulate filters, and for most EGR engines and most engines fitted with SCR NOx reduction systems. However, recommendations may differ between engine manufacturers so driver manuals and/or dealers shall be consulted if in doubt.
E9	Stable, stay-in-grade oil providing effective control with respect to piston cleanliness and bore polishing. It further provides excellent wear control, soot handling and lubricant stability. It is recommended for highly rated diesel engines meeting Euro I, Euro II, Euro III, Euro IV, Euro V and Euro VI emission requirements and running under severe conditions, e.g. extended oil drain intervals according to the manufacturer's recommendations. It is suitable for engines with or without particulate filters, and for most EGR engines and for most engines fitted with SCR NOx reduction systems. E9 is strongly recommended for engines fitted with particulate filters and is designed for use in combination with low Sulphur diesel fuel. However, recommendations may differ between engine manufacturers so driver manuals and/or dealers should be consulted if in doubt.

ILSAC STANDARD FOR PASSENGER CAR ENGINE OILS

The current and previous ILSAC standards are listed here. Vehicle owners should refer to their owner's manuals before consulting these charts. Oils may have more than one performance level.

For automotive gasoline engines, the latest ILSAC standard includes the performance properties of each earlier category and can be used to service older engines where earlier category oils were recommended.

Classification	Status	Service
GF-5	Current	Introduced in October 2010, designed to provide improved high temperature deposit protection for pistons and turbochargers, more stringent sludge control, improved fuel economy, enhanced emission control system compatibility, seal compatibility, and protection of engines operating on ethanol-containing fuels up to E85.
GF-4	Obsolete	Use GF-5 where GF-4 is recommended.
GF-3	Obsolete	Use GF-5 where GF-3 is recommended
GF-2	Obsolete	Use GF-5 where GF-2 is recommended
GF-1	Obsolete	Use GF-5 where GF-1 is recommended

GASOLINE ENGINES

The current and previous API Service Categories are listed here. Vehicle owners should refer to their owner's manuals before consulting these charts. Oils may have more than one performance level.

For automotive gasoline engines, the latest API Service Category includes the performance properties of each earlier category and can be used to service older engines where earlier category oils were recommended.

Classification	Status	Service
SN	Current	Introduced in October 2010, designed to provide improved high temperature deposit protection for pistons, more stringent sludge control, and seal compatibility. API SN with Resource Conserving matches ILSAC GF-5 by combining API SN performance with improved fuel economy, turbocharger protection, emission control system compatibility, and protection of engines operating on ethanol-containing fuels up to E85.
SM	Cutrrent	For 2010 and older automotive engines.
SH	Obsolete	CAUTION: Not suitable for use in most gasoline-powered automotive engines built after 1996. May not provide adequate protection against build-up of engine sludge, oxidation, or wear.
SF	Obsolete	CAUTION: Not suitable for use in most gasoline-powered automotive engines built after 1988. May not provide adequate protection against build-up of engine sludge.
SE	Obsolete	CAUTION: Not suitable for use in most gasoline-powered automotive engines built after 1979.
SA	Obsolete	CAUTION: Contains no additives. Not suitable for use in most gasoline-powered automotive engines built after 1930. Use in modern engines may cause unsatisfactory performance or equipment harm.

DIESEL F ENGINES

Follow your vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations on oil performance levels

Classification	Status	Service
FA-4	Current	API Service Category FA-4 describes certain XW-30 oils specifically formulated for use in select high-speed four-stroke cycle diesel engines designed to meet 2017 model year on-highway greenhouse gas (GHG) emission standards. These oils are formulated for use in on-highway applications with diesel fuel sulfur content up to 15 ppm (0.0015% by weight). Refer to individual engine manufacturer recommendations regarding compatibility with API FA-4 oils. These oils are blended to a high temperature high shear (HTHS) viscosity range of 2.9cP–3.2cP to assist in reducing GHG emissions. These oils are especially effective at sustaining emission control system durability where particulate filters and other advanced aftertreatment systems are used. API FA-4 oils are designed to provide enhanced protection against oil oxidation, viscosity loss due to shear, and oil aeration as well as protection against catalyst poisoning, particulate filter blocking, engine wear, piston deposits, degradation of low- and high-temperature properties, and soot-related viscosity increase. API FA-4 oils are not interchangeable or backward compatible with API CK-4, CJ-4, CI-4 with CI-4 PLUS, CI-4, and CH-4 oils. Refer to engine manufacturer recommendations to determine if API FA-4 oils are suitable for use. API FA-4 oils are not recommended for use with fuels having greater than 15 ppm sulfur. For fuels with sulfur content greater than 15 ppm, refer to engine manufacturer recommendations.

DIESEL C ENGINES

Classification	Status	Service
CK-4	Current	API Service Category CK-4 describes oils for use in high-speed four-stroke cycle diesel engines designed to meet 2017 model year on-highway and Tier 4 non-road exhaust emission standards as well as for previous model year diesel engines. These oils are formulated for use in all applications with diesel fuels ranging in sulfur content up to 500 ppm (0.05% by weight). However, the use of these oils with greater than 15 ppm (0.0015% by weight) sulfur fuel may impact exhaust aftertreatment system durability and/or oil drain interval. These oils are especially effective at sustaining emission control system durability where particulate filters and other advanced aftertreatment systems are used. API CK-4 oils are designed to provide enhanced protection against oil oxidation, viscosity loss due to shear, and oil aeration as well as protection against catalyst poisoning, particulate filter blocking, engine wear, piston deposits, degradation of low- and high-temperature properties, and soot-related viscosity increase. API CK-4 oils exceed the performance criteria of API CJ-4, CI-4 with CI-4 PLUS, CI-4, and CH-4 and can effectively lubricate engines calling for those API Service Categories. When using CK-4 oil with higher than 15 ppm sulfur fuel, consult the engine manufacturer for service interval recommendations.
CJ-4	Current	For high-speed four-stroke cycle diesel engines designed to meet 2010 model year on-highway and Tier 4 non-road exhaust emission standards as well as for previous model year diesel engines. These oils are formulated for use in all applications with diesel fuels ranging in sulfur content up to 500 ppm (0.05% by weight). However, the use of these oils with greater than 15 ppm (0.0015% by weight) sulfur fuel may impact exhaust aftertreatment system durability and/or drain interval. API CJ-4 oils exceed the performance criteria of API CI-4 with CI-4 PLUS, CI-4, CH-4, CG-4 and CF-4 and can effectively lubricate engines calling for those API Service Categories. When using CJ-4 oil with higher than 15 ppm sulfur fuel, consult the engine manufacturer for service interval.
CI-4	Current	Introduced in 2002. For high-speed, four-stroke engines designed to meet 2004 exhaust emission standards implemented in 2002. CI-4 oils are formulated to sustain engine durability where exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) is used and are intended for use with diesel fuels ranging in sulfur content up to 0.5% weight. Can be used in place of CD, CE, CF-4, CG-4, and CH-4 oils. Some CI-4 oils may also qualify for the CI-4 PLUS designation.
CH-4	Current	Introduced in 1998. For high-speed, four-stroke engines designed to meet 1998 exhaust emission standards. CH-4 oils are specifically compounded for use with diesel fuels ranging in sulfur content up to 0.5% weight. Can be used in place of CD, CE, CF-4, and CG-4 oils.
CG-4	Obsolete	CAUTION: Not suitable for use in most diesel-powered automotive engines built after 2009.
CF-4	Obsolete	CAUTION: Not suitable for use in most diesel-powered automotive engines built after 2009.
CF-2	Obsolete	CAUTION: Not suitable for use in most diesel-powered automotive engines built after 2009. Two-stroke cycle engines may have different lubrication requirements than four-stroke engines, so the manufacturer should be contacted for current lubrication recommendations.
CF	Obsolete	OBSOLETE: Introduced in 1994. For off-road, indirect-injected and other diesel engines including those using fuel with over 0.5% weight sulfur. Can be used in place of CD oils.
CE	Obsolete	CAUTION: Not suitable for use in most diesel-powered automotive engines built after 1994.
CD-II	Obsolete	CAUTION: Not suitable for use in most diesel-powered automotive engines built after 1994.
CD	Obsolete	CAUTION: Not suitable for use in most diesel-powered automotive engines built after 1994.
CC	Obsolete	CAUTION: Not suitable for use in most diesel-powered engines built after 1990.
CB	Obsolete	CAUTION: Not suitable for use in most diesel-powered engines built after 1961.
CA	Obsolete	CAUTION: Not suitable for use in most diesel-powered engines built after 1959.

Oil Classification

ACEA ENGINE OILS CLASSIFICATION

A/B: ENGINE OILS INTENDED FOR USE IN GASOLINE AND DIESEL ENGINES OF PASSENGER CARS AND OTHER LIGHT DUTY VEHICLES

C: Catalyst and GPF/DPF compatible Engine Oils for Gasoline and Diesel Engines

E: Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Oils

ILSAC STANDARD FOR PASSENGER CAR ENGINE OILS

GASOLINE ENGINES

DIESEL F ENGINES

DIESEL C ENGINES

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