New API Specifications

24/02/17

New API specifications CK-4 and FA-4 for heavy duty came into effect from Dec. 1st, 2016. The heavy-duty diesel engine oil market has two new specifications, CK-4 and FA-4. The new categories represent a significant upgrade, but are quite different in their application. The new specs will replace the CJ-4 classification with a split category for High Temperature High Shear viscosity grades (HTHS). With the split in categories, it is important to take note of the differences between the two. For more details follow the link below.