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: Chevron Havoline Motor Oil
Viscosity Grade: SAE 10W-30
Labeled: API SP/ISAC GF-6A
Manufactured By: Chevron Products Company, San Ramon, 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: Mobil Super Synthetic Blend Motor Oil
Viscosity Grade: SAE 5W-30
Labeled: API SP/ILSAC GF-6A
Manufactured By: ExxonMobil Oil Corporation, Spring, TX
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: Spectrol Synthetic Blend Motor Oil
Viscosity Grade: SAE 5W-30
Labeled: API SN/ILSAC GF-5
Manufactured By: Delfin Group USA
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.
