Engine oil is the lifeblood of an engine, directly influencing its longevity, efficiency, and performance. Yet many drivers remain unsure about what those numbers and letters—like 0W-20 or API ...

The next-gen heavy-duty engine oil standard (PC-12) has been formally approved, announced the American Petroleum Institute, which also introduced the new CL-4 and FB-4 “donut” certification marks ...

January 1, 2027, will be the first license date for two new heavy-duty engine oil categories, if all goes as planned. An update from the American Petroleum Institute said it has made significant ...

PC-12 has been fully approved by API and will replace CK-4 and FA-4 engine oils starting in 2027. The new engine oil category includes FB-4 for lower-viscosity oils and CL-4 for higher-viscosity ...

Choosing the right engine oil is one of the most important decisions you can make for your car's health, especially in summer ...

The transition to CL-4 oils is expected to be backward-compatible, but FB-4 use may depend on OEM approvals for specific engines and applications. Tanks and bottles of heavy-duty diesel engine oil ...

Global environmental and regulatory trends aimed at reducing emissions are compelling automakers to improve fuel efficiency and lower emissions from passenger cars and light-duty trucks.

Truck and engine manufacturers are in the final stages of launching engines compliant with new, stricter emissions regulations, and those next-generation engines will bring with them next-generation ...