Samples of the following three brands of motor oils were recently examined by PQIA. The results of the tests conducted on the samples show the products meet the SAE J300 specifications for the SAE Viscosity Grade listed on the product labels, and are consistent with the listed API Service Categories.
Product: O’Reilly Motor Oil
Viscosity Grade: SAE 5W-30
Labeled: API SP/ILSAC GF-6A
Distributed By: Ozark Automotive Distributors, Springfield, MO
The results of the tests conducted on this sample meet the SAE J300 specifications for the SAE Viscosity Grade listed on the product label, and are consistent with the listed API Service Categories.
Product: Unival
Viscosity Grade: SAE 5W-30
Labeled: API SP/ILSAC GF-6A
Distributed By: Home Hardware Stores Limited, St. Jacobs, Ontario, CA
The results of the tests conducted on this sample meet the SAE J300 specifications for the SAE Viscosity Grade listed on the product label, and are consistent with the listed API Service Categories.
Product: UltraLub
Viscosity Grade: SAE 5W-30
Labeled: API SN PLUS/ILSAC GF-5
Distributed By: ULTRACHEM LLC, Doral, FL
The results of the tests conducted on this sample meet the SAE J300 specifications for the SAE Viscosity Grade listed on the product label, and are consistent with the listed API Service Categories.
Although laboratory tests alone cannot be used to establish if engine oil meets an API Service Category, they can be used to determine if it doesn’t. The test results and PQIA assessment relates ONLY to the sample tested and the tests conducted.
