International Engine >> NEW GASOLINE ENGINE OIL CLASSIFICATION SH

International Engine >> NEW GASOLINE ENGINE OIL CLASSIFICATION SH

New Gasoline Engine Oil Classification SH

The American Petroleum Institute (API) has released a new gasoline engine oil category SH. Engine oils meeting this classification should be used in all 1994 and later gasoline engines. This oil may also be used in gasoline engines
manufactured before the 1994 model year.

As EPA emission laws continue to evolve, manufacturers of gasoline engines have been forced to follow tougher standards with lower total emissions. As those demands continue, engine oils have also required improvements. The oil classification SH, provides better protection against rust, oxidation, sludge,
varnish and extended component life expectancy.

Oils branded with the SH moniker are tested under the tougher Engine Oil Licensing and Certification System (EOLCS). This new system requires oil to pass either the first time tested, or pass on an average score of multiple samples tested. Previously oils could continue to be tested until passing results were generated.

Oils that pass the SH test and meet Energy Conserving II (ECII) requirements may use a new starburst logo indicating certification from the International Lubrication Standardization & Approval Committee (ILSAC). This new symbol is designed to allow consumers to readily identify oils that conform to the latest engine oil standards. Along with the starburst logo, the familiar API donut will display the oil's viscosity and SH classification. Oils not conforming to the ECII requirements may display the SH rating without the new starburst symbol.

The AERA Technical Committee

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