What is SL CF oil?

What is SL CF oil?

The first part, SJ, is a petrol engine oil rating, with the S representing petrol engine and J representing the performance level or additive package type. The second part,CF, is a diesel engine oil rating, ‘C’ being diesel and ‘F’ being the performance level.

What is S rated oil?

A seal of approval with an API rating means that the oil meets the minimum performance standards set by auto manufacturers. Two letters starting with an S: This indicates that the oil is for gasoline engines. Two letters starting with a C, followed with a “-4”: This indicates that the oil is for diesel engines.

What is API SL mean?

API Service Category SL was first introduced in 2001 for use in gasoline engines and is not suitable for use in engines introduced after 2004. API continues to license engine oils against API SL and it is considered to be a current specification.

Can I use SN oil instead of SL?

SM and SN supersedes SL so both oils can be used.

Can I use API SL instead of SN?

For example, if we have an oil with specification SN, it can also be used for vehicles which request API SM, SL and SJ; it is backward compatible. However, you have to pay attention to the year of construction of the engine.

What is JASO MA oil?

JASO MA – This was the standard for single unit engines where the wet clutch, gearbox and engine used the same oil. JASO-MA oils don’t contain friction modifiers. JASO MB – This lower standard was for bikes that use separate oils for the engine, clutch and gearbox (e.g Harley Davidson’s and BMW’s).

Can I use SP oil instead of SJ?

API SP will be fully backward-compatible with previous API service categories, including API SN PLUS, SN, SM, SL or SJ.