aftermarketNews

API Extends ILSAC GF-7 Transition Period

In response to industry requests, API extended the overlap period between the ILSAC GF-6 and the new ILSAC GF-7 engine oil ...
For Construction Pros

API Approves Improved Gasoline Engine Oil Standards

American Petroleum Institute (API) announced the approval of improved performance standards for engine oils that will provide greater protection and fuel efficiency for today’s gasoline-engine-powered ...
Fleet Owner

How to keep high-mileage fleet vehicles on the road

Even when everything is running smoothly, maintaining a fleet of high life-cycle heavy-duty trucks is no easy or inexpensive task. However, with the API category change from CJ-4 to CK-4, high ...
Business Wire

Development of “IDEMITSU IFG Plantech Racing,” the World’s First API-certified Engine Oil with Racing Performance Made from More Than 80% Plant-based Raw Materials

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Idemitsu Kosan Co.,Ltd. (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, President and Chief Executive Officer: Shunichi Kito; hereinafter referred to as “Idemitsu”) ...
For Construction Pros

API Approves Development of PC-12 Diesel Engine Oil Category

The Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA) made a request earlier this year to the Diesel Engine Oil Advisory Panel (DEOAP) of the American Petroleum Institute (API) to initiate development of a new ...