Technical Information
Engine oil
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Engine Oil by API Classification
Oil classification by quality characteristics is established by the International Lubricant Standardization and Approval Committee (ILSAC), the American Petroleum Institute (API), and the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA).
Engine

Select the engine oil viscosity grade based on the outside air temperature. Do not add engine oil with a different viscosity grade for minor temperature changes.
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