Oil Classification
There are different ways to classify motor oils:
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In accordance with the properties of viscosity and fluidity;
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In accordance with general performance
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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
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
A3/B4
A5/B5
C: CATALYST AND GPF/DPF COMPATIBLE ENGINE OILS FOR GASOLINE AND DIESEL ENGINES
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
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.
E5
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.
GF-5 (Status : Current)
Service
GF-4 (Status : Obsolete)
Service
GF-3 (Status : Obsolete)
Service
GF-2 (Status : Obsolete)
Service
GF-1 (Status : Obsolete)
Service
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.
SN (Status : Current)
Service
SM (Status : Current)
Service
SH (Status : Obsolete)
Service
SF (Status : Obsolete)
Service
SE (Status : Obsolete)
Service
SA (Status : Obsolete)
Service
DIESEL F ENGINES
Follow your vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations on oil performance levels