OEM Manufacturers Approvals
ILSAC Service Classifications
ILSAC (International Lubricants Standardisation and Approval Committee) includes the major automobile manufacturers that manufacture vehicles in the USA and Japan. Effectively, ILSAC Specifications are the fuel economy version of the API specifications.
GF-1 Is obsolete.
GF-2 Is equivalent to API SJ.
GF-3 Is equivalent to API SL.
GF-4 Is equivalent to API SM.
GF-5 Is equivalent to API SN.
ILSAC grades only apply to Viscosities XW-20 & XW-30. GF-4 has introduced a phosphorus limit of 0.08% maximum and a sulphur limit of 0.2% maximum, GF-5 is similar, but it introduced new requirements relating to phosphorus volatility and compatibility with ethanol fuels.
The latest ILSAC specification, GF-5 is backwards Compatible and is suitable for use in place of earlier ILSAC classifications.
LONGLIFE-98: Special long-life engine oil, approved by BMW. Also meets ACEA A3/B3, API SJ/CD. Usuall required for BMWs manufactured before MY 2002. Obsolete since 2009.
LONGLIFE-01: Special BMW approval for Full Synthetic long-life oil. Product meets ACEA A3/B3 & API: SJ/CD EC-II. mUsually required for BMWs built after MY 2002. Can also be used where a BMW Longlife-98 oil is recommended.
LONGLIFE-01 FE: Full Synthetic long-life oil with fuel economy properties. Oils meeting this specifications must have a low HTHS viscosity to meet the manufacturer’s fuel economy requirements. These oils are only suitable for the following engines: N1x, N2x, N54, N55, N63, N74.
LONGLIFE-04: Special BMW approval for full synthetic long-life oil. Viscosities are SAE 0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30 and 5W-40. Usually required for BMWs Equipped with a Diesel particulate filter (DPF). General performance: ACEA C3. Can also be used where a BMW Longlife-98 or BMW Longlife-01 oil is recommended.
LONGLIFE-12: Special Motor Oil for certain approved petrol engines and the following diesel engines only: Nx7K1, Nx7U1, Nx7O1 from model year 2013. Not suitable for engines with 2 or 3 turbos. Compatible with ACEA C2. Viscosity is SAE 0W-30.
LONGLIFE-14: Special motor oil for the following petrol engines only: N20, Bx8 from model year 2014. Not allowed for diesel engines. Based on ACEA A1/B1-12.
CES 20071: Cummins Engineering Standard (CES). Heavy duty diesel engine oil specification. For engine without EGR. SAE 15W-40. Complies with API CH-4, API CH-4 + SJ and Global DHD-1. CES 20072: Heavy duty diesel engine oil specification. Complies with API CH-4, Global DHD-1 & ACEA E5. CES 20074: Heavy duty engine oil specification. For natural gas B, C, G5.9 & G8.3 engines. SAE 15W-40 or SAE 40.
CES 20075: Heavy duty diesel engine oil specification. Minimum quality for mid-range engines without EGR outside of North America. SAE 15W-40. Complies with API CF-4/SG, JAMA DH-1 & ACEA E2/E3. Oil drain intervals must be reduced to 250 hours/15,000 kms if CES 20075 oils are used.
CES 20076: Heavy duty diesel engine oil specification. For heavy duty and high horsepower engines without EGRin North America. SAE 15W-40. Complies to API CH-4 with the added requirement of a 300 hour Cummins M11 test.
CES 20077: Heavy duty diesel engine oil specification. For heavy duty and high horsepower engines without EGR in North America. SAE 15W-40. Complies to ACEA E5 with the addition of a 300 hour test to ACEA E5.
CES 20078: Heavy duty diesel engine oil specification. For heavy duty and mid-range engines with EGR. SAE 15W-40 or 10W-30. Complies with API CI-4.
CES 20081: Heavy duty diesel engine oil specification. For heavy duty and mid-range engines with exhaust after-treatments.
ECF-1-A: Heavy Duty diesel engine oil specification. Replaces ECF-1. Effective from March 1, 2007. API CH-4 requirements.
ECF-2: Heavy duty diesel engine oil specification. Replaces ECF-1 and is Preferred over ECF-1-A oils. API CI-4/CI-4 Plus requirements. Effective from March 1, 2007.
ECF-3: Heavy duty diesel engine oil specification. For both on and off-road truck engines. Based on API CJ-4 requirements. Effective from March 1, 2007. These oils are strongly recommended for Caterpillar engines with DPF.
PGOS 93K124: Heavy duty diesel engine oil specification designed to meet cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) technology and existing retarded fuel injection timing introduced in October 2002.
PGOS 93K218: Heavy duty diesel engine oil specification. Based on API CJ-4.
9.55535-G1: Qualification for petrol engine lubricants granting fuel economy and extended drain. Synthetic based lubricant.
9.55535-G2: Qualification for petrol engine lubricants with standard characteristics.
9.55535-H2: Qualification for petrol engine lubricants, granting high performances and High Viscosity at high temperatures. OEM recommended product also meets API: SM, ACEA A3-04/B3-04.
9.55535-H3: Qualification for petrol engine lubricants granting very high performances.
9.55535-D2: Qualification for diesel engine lubricants with standard characteristics.
9.55535-M2: Qualification for lubricants with extended drain. OEM recommended product also meets ACEA B3-04/B4-04, GM-LL-B-025.
9.55535-N2: Qualification for lubricants with a very good characteristics for turbocharged engines, diesel and petrol, with extended drain. Minimum requirement is ACEA A3/B4-04.
9.55535-S1: Qualification for diesel and petrol engine, with exhaust treatment system, lubricants, granting fuel economy and extended drain. OEM recommended product is also approved to ACEA C2.
9.55535-S2: Qualification for diesel and petrol engine, mwith exhaust treatment system, lubricants, with extended drain. OEM recommended product also meets: ACEA C3-04, MB 229.51 & API: SM/CF.
9.55535-GS1: ACEA C2 based, 0W-30 viscosity, MidSAPS engine oil for the latest petrol engines of the Fiat Group (Fiat, Alfa-Romeo, Lancia).
9.55535-DS1: ACEA C2 based, 0W30 viscosity, MidSAPS mengine oil for the latest diesel engines of the Fiat Group (Fiat, Alfa-Romeo, Lancia).
M2C913-A: Engine oil, initial and service Fill, SAE 5W-30. This specification meets the ILSAC GF-2, ACEA A1-98 & mB1-98 and additional Ford requirements.
M2C913-B: Engine oils used for lubrication of spark ignition engines using petrol and for compression ignition engines using diesel fuels. The oil shall meet all the requirements of the ILSAC GF-2 & GF-3 specification, the ACEA A1-98 & B1-98 specification and additional Ford requirements.
M2C913-C: Fully backwards compatible and is strongly recommended for all applications that require the specification Ford M2C913-A and M2C913-B. Provides various benefits to the customer such as improved fuel economy benefits and high robustness to biodiesel fuels. General requirements: ACEA A5/B5.
M2C913-D: Introduced in 2012, oils meeting this specification are recommended for all Ford diesel engines except Ford Ka TDCi models manufactured before 2009 and Ford Galaxy 1.9 TDi models manufactured between 2000 and 2006. Especially recommended for diesel engines where M2C913-B or M2C913-C oils were initially required. Oils meeting this specification can be used with extended oil change intervals and are also suitable to be used in engines running on biodiesel or high sulfur diesel.
M2C917-A: Viscosity SAE 5W-40 engine oil for pump injector diesel engines. Ford’s code for VW specification 505 01. Equivalent performance includes ACEA A3/ B4/C3.
M2C934-B: Extended drain engine oil for vehicles equipped with diesel particulate filter (DPF). General requirement is ACEA C1. M2C937-A: Special engine oil for Ford Focus RS. Viscosity should be SAE 0W-40. General requirement is ACEA A3/B4.
M2C948-B: Largely based on the ACEA C2 oil sequence this spec requires a low SAPS 5W-20 oil and is primarily designed for the 2012- on, 1.0 liter, 3-cylinder EcoBoost engine. Contains in-house tests for fuel economy and piston deposit control. Oils meeting this spec must provide a 0.9% fuel economy improvement over regular 5W-20 oils.
M2C950-A: Special engine oil for Ford Focus Diesel 2.0 manufactured from September 2014 and Ford Mondeo Diesel 2.0 manufactured from 2015. Viscosity should be SAE 0W-30.
GM-LL-A-025: Special GM approval for long-life engine oil for petrol engines. Viscosity is SAE 0W-30. Product meets ACEA A3/B3. Drain interval can be as long as 30,000 kms. Recommended for vehicles built before MY2011.
GM-LL-B-025: Special GM approval for long-life engine oil for diesel engines. Viscosity is SAE 5W-40. Product meets ACEA A3/B3/B4. Drain interval can be as long as 50 000 kms. Recommended for vehicles built before MY2011. GM DEXOSTM Motor Oil Specifications: GM DexosTM approved oils are recommended to be used in all GM vehicles except those built with Duramax diesel engines that require an API CJ-4 quality oil.
GM DEXOS1TM: Designed with petrol engines from MY 2011 onwards, GM Dexos1TM replaces the GM-LL-A-025, GM6094M & GM4718M specifications. This specification is usually recommended for GM vehicles built for the North American and Asian markets. Compared to ILSAC GF-5, it has stricter requirements regarding piston deposit formation, aeration, oxidation stability, wear, low-temperature pumpability and volatility. SAE 0W-20, 5W-20 & 5W-30.
GM DEXOS2TM: The GM Dexos2TM specification is meant to be the replacement for both GM-LL-A-025 (petrol) & GM-LL-B-025 (diesel) specifications for the European market. Oils meeting GM Dexos2TM are required for vehicles manufactured from MY2011 onward but they are also backwards compatible with older models. This specification is built on the ACEA C3 standard but also contains elements from the ILSAC GF-4 deposit formation test and low-temperature sludge build-up test. SAE 0W-30, 5W-30, 0W-40 & 5W-40.
EO-N PREMIUM PLUS 03: Heavy duty diesel engine moil, exceeding API CI-4 and must pass Mack T-10 & T-11 tests. Available in multiple viscosities but a 5W-40 must be synthetic.
EO-O PREMIUM PLUS: Heavy duty diesel engine oil, intended for use in engines which meet the 2007 (EPA 07) and later emissions requirements. These engines are designed with exhaust after-treatment systems. They are based on API CJ-4 with additional performance requirements, to fulfil the drain interval demands of Mack engines. It supercedes EO-N Premium Plus and is Comparable to Volvo VDS-4.
M3271-1: Heavy duty engine oil specification for CNG/LPG engines.
M3275: Heavy duty diesel engine oil specification for high return engines.
M3277: Heavy duty diesel engine oil specification for high return engines.
M3277 CRT: Heavy duty diesel engine oil specification specially for engines equipped with DPFs.
M3377: Heavy duty diesel engine oil specification for super high performance engines intended for extended oil change intervals. These oils have better performance on deposits and piston cleanliness compared to M3277 engine oils.
M3477: Heavy duty, high performance diesel engine oil specification for oils meeting SAE 0W-XX, 5W-XX or 10W-XX viscosity grades. Suitable for engines fitted with after-treatment devices up to and including those meeting Euro 4 emission standards. Low SAPS oil complying to ACEA E6.
M3677: Heavy duty diesel engine oil specification for high performance oils which can be used for extended oil drains intervals for Euro 6 engines.
The name of the MB specifications derives from the Mercedes Bluebook scheme, divided by numbered paragraphs and pages. It is used by dealers to identify the products Certified by the manufacturer and their correct application on the engines.
MB 226.5: This specification is required for Mercedes vehicles with petrol engines supplied by the Renault Nissan Alliance. Specification requirements are similar to MB 229.5.
MB 226.51: This specification is based on RN0720 and is recommended for Mercedes vehicles with DPF fitted diesel engines supplied by Renault. Oils meeting this specification have very good thermal stability and after-treatment compatibility.
MB 228.1: Heavy duty, diesel engine oil specification for MB engines without ASSYST. Meets ACEA E2 and additional MB demands.
MB 228.3: Heavy duty, multigrade, diesel engine oil specification superceding MB 228.1.
MB 228.31: Heavy duty, low ash, diesel engine oil.
MB 228.5: Heavy duty, multigrade, diesel engine oil specification superceding MB 228.3.
MB 228.51: Heavy duty, diesel engine oil specification applicable for high performance engines meeting Euro 4 emissions standards. Can also be used for Euro 3, Euro 2 and Euro 1 requirements.
MB 229.1: For petrol and diesel engines. Minimum quality required ACEA A2/B2 with additional limits on engine.
MB 229.3: For petrol and diesel engines. Minimum quality required ACEA A3/B3/B4 and MB 229.1. It can only certify 0/5 W-X oils.
MB 229.31: Multigrade, low SAPS engine oil, advised for both diesel and petrol engines of Mercedes Benz, Smart and Chrysler. Only low viscosity engine oils which can realize a 1,0% saving on used fuel in the M111 Fuel economy test (CEC L-54-T-96) can get this approval. In this test the fuel savings are compared to the performance of the Reference oil RL 191 (SAE 15W-40).
MB 229.5: MB sheet for energy conserving oils forcertain car and van engines. Approved oils must meet ACEA A3, B3 & B4 specification and some additional demands by Daimler Chrysler AG. Oil must be on the approval list.
MB 229.51: Low SAPS Long Life engine oil for diesel engines with particle filter meeting emission EU-4 -> standards.
MB 229.52: Oils meeting this specifications must have lower ash content, at least 1% better fuel economy compared to the requirements of MB 229.31 & MB 229.51 and better oxidation stability for biofuel compatibility. Can also be used where an MB 229.31 or an MB 229.51 oil is required. Just like MB 229.5 and MB 229.51 this spec requires a long life oil. Specification for BlueTEC OM642.xxx engines
PORSCHE A40: Introduced in 2009 for all Porsche petrol cars from 1994 onwards, except for long drain applications for Cayenne V6.
PORSCHE C30: Porsche engine oil specification for diesel engines. Equivalent to VW 504 00/507 00.
The French PSA group issued a set of oil specifications in 2009 in order to exercise greater control over the motor oils used in their vehicles. All specifications are based on ACEA specs but also require further conditions to be met.
B71 2290: Peugeot/Citroën engine oil specification introduced in 2009. B71 2290 is a low-SAPS oil intended for engines with diesel particulate filters and with Euro 5 emission standards. General specifications are: ACEA C2 or C3 with additional PSA tests.
B71 2294: Peugeot/Citroën engine oil specification introduced in 2009. Main specification: ACEA A3/B4with additional PSA tests.
B71 2295: Peugeot/Citroën engine oil standard for engine before MY 1998. General specification: ACEA A2/B2.
B71 2296: Peugeot/Citroën engine oil specification introduced in 2009. General specifications: ACEA A3/B4 + additional PSA tests.
B71 2312: Specification for oils able to endure the most severe thermal constraints along with most modern after-treatment systems compatibility. Applies to all Peugeot and Citroen vehicles equipped with “BlueHDi” Diesel engines fitted with SCR (Selective Catalyst Reduction) allowing Nox (Nitrous oxides) treatment through the use of AdBlue® Additive or so-called “diesel exhaust fluid”. The standard also requires improved cold flow properties to reduce Hydrodynamic friction of the oil, in order to obtain fuel economy benefits especially when the oil is cold. Complies to ACEA C1/C2 with additional PSA requirements.
RD-2: Heavy duty engine oil specification complying mwith ACEA E3-96 issue 4 and Volvo VDS-2. Discontinued in 2013. Can be replaced by RLD-2.
RLD: RLD (Renault Long Drain), is a heavy duty engine oil specification that complies with ACEA E7 and Volvo VDS-3. Discontinued in 2013. Can be replaced mby RLD-2.
RLD-2: Heavy duty engine oil specification complying with ACEA E7-02 and Volvo VDS-3.
RLD-3: Heavy duty engine oil specification for Euro 5 engines. General requirements are ACEA E9-08 & Volvo VDS-4.
RN0700: Renault engine oil specification; introduced in 2007 upon introduction of the Laguna III. General requirements: ACEA A3/B4 or ACEA A5/B5.
RN0710: Renault engine oil specification; introduced in 2007 upon introduction of the Laguna III. General requirements: ACEA A3/B4 + additional Renault demands.
RN0720: Renault engine oil specification; introduced in 2007 upon introduction of the Laguna III. General requirements: ACEA C4 + additional Renault demands. RN0720 is designed for use in the latest generation diesel engines equipped with DPF.
RXD: EXD (Renault Extra Long Drain) is a heavy duty engine oil specification, meeting ACEA E4-99, ACEA E7-04 and Volvo VDS-3. Discontinued in 2013. Can be replaced by RLD-2 or ACEA E6.
VW 500 00: Volkswagen specification for multigrade mengine oils for petrol engines with SAE 5W-X/10W-X viscosity. This is an “old” oil specification and is applicable to engines built before model year 2000 (up to August 1999). Oils with an approval made post March 1997 were given an alternative, later VW specification.
VW 501 01: conventional motor oils suitable for some VW petrol engines built before MY 2000. This is an “old” oil specification and is applicable to engines built before model year 2000 (up to August 1999). Oils with an approval made post March 1997 were given an alternative, later VW specification.
VW 502 00: Oil for petrol engines. Successor of VW 501 01 & VW 500 00 specification. Recommended for those which are subject to arduous conditions. It must not be used for any engines with variable service intervals or any which are referred to under other specifications.
VW 503 00: Long-life petrol engine oil for VW cars with WIV (system for longer service intervals). Also meets ACEA A1, SAE 0W-30 or 5W-30 specification.
VW 503 01: This specification is specifically for Audi RS4, Audi TT, S3 and Audi A8 6.0 V12 models with outputs of more than 180bhp, running with variable service intervals (30,000km or 2 years). SAE 5W-30. Now superceded by the VW 504 00 specification.
VW 504 00: Long life petrol specification which supercedes the VW 503 00 & VW 503 01 specifications. VW 504 00 oils are suitable for engines meeting the demands of Euro IV emissions standards.
VW 505 00: Passenger car diesel engine oil specification, minimum performance level CCMC PD-2. Lists viscosities SAE 5W-50, 10W-50/60, 15W-40/50, 20W-40/50 requiring 13% max. evaporation loss and SAE 5W-30/40, 10W-30/40 requiring 15% max. evaporation loss.
VW 505 01: Special engine oil for VW turbo diesel engines with pump-injector-unit and for the V8 common rail turbo diesel engines. Meets ACEA B4 SAE 5W-40 specification.
VW 506 00: These oils are suitable for diesel engines with extended service intervals of up to 50,000km/ 2 years. Not for use on engines with a single injector pump. Oil change is indicated by the electronic service indicator. Viscosity is SAE 0W30.
VW 506 01: These oils are especially for “Pumpe-Düse” (unit injector or “PD” engines) running on extended service intervals (30,000 – 50,000km / 24 months). Oil change is indicated by the electronic service indicator.
VW 507 00: Low SAPS oils suitable for Euro 4 engines and almost all VAG diesel engines from 2000 onwards with extended service intervals, unitary injector pumps and also Pumpe-Düse (“PD”) engines. Excludes V10, R5 engines and VW Commercial vehicles without fitted DPF (diesel particulate filters) – These must use a 506 01 specification oil.
VW 508 00: This standard is not yet released. It will probably require a low SAPS oil with energy conserving properties.
VDS: Heavy duty diesel engine oil specification. A field test is required in 3 trucks equipped with Volvo 12 litre intercooled engines. The test is run for a minimum of 300,000 km with oil change intervals of 50000 km. Viscosity of SAE 10W-30 or 15W-40. API CD/CE upgraded with the above field test.
VDS-2: Heavy duty diesel engine oil specification. A field test is required in 3 trucks equipped with Volvo TD 123 series, 12 litre intercooled engines. The test is run for a minimum of 300,000 km with oil change intervals of 60000 km.
VDS-3: Heavy duty diesel engine oil specification, based on VDS & VDS-2 but modified for Euro 3 engines. It contains more stringent requirements on piston cleanliness and cylinder polishing and includes quality requirements for ACEA E5.
VDS-4: Heavy duty diesel engine oil specification. Suitable for Tier III engines using exhaust after-treatment. Meets API CJ-4 performance level.