Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2001 20:03:58 -0000 From: "Huw" <huw.williamsnospamnopsamline.com> Subject: Re: Does anyone use synthetic oils?
"Johannes H Andersen" > > Thanks. Very interesting link, but now I'm puzzled. I use a > store brand (UK) HALFORDS which says: HALFORDS 5W/40 Fully > Synthetic Motor Oil Conforms to these international > specifications: API SJ/CF ACEA A3 B3, but nowhere to be found > in the "Directory of Licenses" ? > > Maybe the store bought the oil from an API licensed supplier > and bottled it into the store brand? Or is the clue in the > words: "Conforms to". A bit of a mystery here. > > Johannes API and ACEA set the standard for oils. Actually it is Mercedes Benz that sets the European standard which is mirrored in the ACEA specifications. Most oils are self certified or certified by third parties and the results sent to the Standards body for approval. "Conforms to" is IMO as good as "Certified as conforming to" if the product is from a reputable brand name. Avoid so called Green Barrel oils which are cheap and unbranded with only an API specification number printed on the barrel end. Huw
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