API Motor Oil Service Classifications???

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API Motor Oil Service Classifications
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http://www.aa1car.com/library/api_motor_oil_classifications.htm

The service rating of motor oils is classified by the American Petroleum Institute (API). The program certifies that an oil meets certain OEM quality and performance standards. The service rating is shown in the API "Service Symbol Donut" on the product label. There may also be an "API Certified for Gasoline Engines" seal on the label.

The latest service category rating for gasoline engines is "SM", introduced in November 2004 for 2005 and newer engines. SM-rated oils along with the previous "SL" (2001) and "SJ" (1997) ratings, are backwards compatible and can be safely used in older engines with exceptions (see update below). But the opposite is not true. Older obsolete service classifications (SH, SG, SF, etc.) may not meet OEM lubrication requirements for newer engines. Likewise, API SL oils should not be used in 2005 and later vehicles, and SJ oils should not be used in 2001 and newer vehicles.
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So yung year 2005-2009  na kotse kailangan SM rating ng oil?

[bigjappy03]

Ask ko lang po kung ano ma-recommend mo po na enigne oil  for Toyota 4K engine? (brand/ grade)  I'm using it sa owner type jeep namin. 15 years na in service yung 4K ko.

Thanks.

[Brent]

Ask ko lang po kung ano ma-recommend mo po na enigne oil  for Toyota 4K engine? (brand/ grade)  I'm using it sa owner type jeep namin. 15 years na in service yung 4K ko.

Thanks.

Even an SJ rated oil will do for your engine.

[DTNS]

Ask ko lang po kung ano ma-recommend mo po na enigne oil  for Toyota 4K engine? (brand/ grade)  I'm using it sa owner type jeep namin. 15 years na in service yung 4K ko.

Thanks.

the most affordable mineral SJ or SL rated oils would already do for your engine. examples: Shell Helix (yellow).