Oil Guide

Lubrication - Meanings

Specification is just the start for a lubricant. They have to meet a specific criteria to be specified at ACEA and/or API. Specifications meaning

We have done comprehensive testing and development. These are our own recommendations that meet the specification and approval for an oil. Recommendations – meaning

Specifications, Recommended and Approvals can be found on the front label on most oils

Vehicle manufacturers, or OEMs will check and test each oil then issue Approvals – meaning

separate approvals. It means the lubricant manufacturer can display this approval (See MPM for MB-Approval 22951/22952) These approvals are paid for by the lubricant manufacturer.

An engine oil must undergo an exhaustive testing procedure to achieve this highest level of car manufacturer approval.

Remember – Not all oils are equal!

The consequences of using the wrong engine oil, over long-term, can be detrimental. Over time, the fuel economy will reduce, oil leaks may occur, oil sensors and switches can be affected, and the engine itself can start to overheat and eventually fail. Not to mention, that high-performance filtration products are extremely sensitive, and a failure of an oil filter can result in engine failure as well. Fitting non approved or recommended oil to a vehicle will invalidate a warranty (Engine, filtration etc). Always recommend the correct lubrication.