Motor Oil 
Motor Oil
Read the Labels on Motor Oil Before You Buy
Know how to read the labels and what to look for on both the front and back labels of the motor oil you buy, or you may be using product that can cause unsatisfactory performance or damage to your engine. The following are some key items to look for on motor oil labels and to consider before buying.
A Look at Delo, Delvac, and Rotella SAE 15W-40 Heavy-Duty
Chevron Delo 400 SDE Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Oil SAE 15W-40 API CK-4/SN, CJ-4, CI-4 PLUS 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. Read More> Mobil Delvac 1300 Super… Read More ›
Now Live ILSAC GF-6/API SP/Resource Conserving
Summary of the new API SP and ILSAC GF-6 designations. Consumers are encouraged to be aware of and familiar with these new designations and Certification Marks since, starting today, they will begin to appear on the labels of motor oil bottles.
A Look at Five SAE 0W-20s
Castrol Edge Full Synthetic Motor OilSAE 0W-20, API SN PLUS/ILSAC GF-5 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. Read More> Mobil 1 High Mileage Full Synthetic Motor OilSAE 0W-20, API SN… Read More ›
Results in on Kirkland Signature, Maxx Oil, MotoTech, and Pennzoil Hybrid
Kirkland Signature Full Synthetic Motor OilSAE 5W-30, API SN PLUS/ILSAC GF-5 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. Read More> MAXX OIL NANO PLUS PRO-MAX Fully Synthetic Motor Oil5W30… Read More ›
Consumer Alert – Questron Synthetic Blend 10W-30 and ATF MD III
Questron Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (SAE 10W-30) Use of this product in virtually all automobile engines will likely cause harm to the engine. The labels on this product are false, misleading and deceptive by way of prominently displaying “SAE 10W-30 PREMIUM SN-GF5 MOTOR OIL” and stating the product “meets the latest in automotive manufacturer’s requirements.”… Read More ›
Consumer Alert – Super Green Smokeless Motor Oil
CONSUMER ALERT Due to its high viscosity, absence of additives vital to protecting an engine from deposits and wear, high phosphorus content, and labeling violations, PQIA has issued a Consumer Alert Super Green Smokeless Motor Oil. Use of this product in virtually all automobile engines will likely cause harm to the engine. Super Green Smokeless… Read More ›
Most Recent Samples Examined by PQIA
The following assessments include one SAE 5W-20 and three SAE 5W-30 motor oils examined by PQIA. Click bottle for details AmericanXT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil SAE 5W-20, API SN PLUS/ILSAC GF-5 The results of the tests conducted on this sample meet the SAE J300 specifications for the SAE Viscosity Grade listed on the… Read More ›
Getting Up to Speed on the New Passenger Car Motor Oil Specifications
Beginning on May 1, 2020, new performance specifications will start to appear on the labels of passenger car motor oil. The new specifications include International Lubricant Specification Advisory Committee (ILSAC) GF-6A, GF-6B, and the API SP. Motor oils meeting these specifications provide improvements over the previous in the areas of fuel economy and fuel economy… Read More ›
New Sample Assessments from PQIA
Most Recent Samples Examined by PQIA High Mileage Motor Oil High Mileage motor oils are typically formulated for use in vehicles with more than 75,000 miles. They contain additives that help reduce oil leaks and burn off by swelling o-rings and gaskets. In addition, some include additional detergent/dispersant or other additives to remove sludge from… Read More ›