API & SAE Categories for Gear Oils
| API & SAE Categories for Gear Oils as of July 2009 |
|
| GL-1 | Inactive |
| GL-2 | Inactive |
| GL-3 | Inactive |
| GL-4 | Active |
| GL-5 | Active |
| GL-6 | Inactive |
| MT-1 | Active |
| MIL-PRF-2105E | Inactive |
| SAE J2360 | Active |
| API & SAE Categories for Gear Oils as of July 2009 |
|
| GL-1 | Inactive |
| GL-2 | Inactive |
| GL-3 | Inactive |
| GL-4 | Active |
| GL-5 | Active |
| GL-6 | Inactive |
| MT-1 | Active |
| MIL-PRF-2105E | Inactive |
| SAE J2360 | Active |
Source: all about Motor Oil – web http://motorcycleinfo.calsci.com/Oils1.html Source, Understanding the SAE Motor Oil Viscosity Standard – www.ideas4ag-ed.corn Note: Straight Weights eg 10 20 30 40 50 60 are different than W grades eg 5W 10VV 20W SAE Viscosity Grades for Engine Oils the following tests are run in a viscosity measuring bath type apparatus…
Which Oil is Right for you? The current and previous API Service categories are listed below. Vehicle owners should refer to their owner’s manuals before consulting these charts. Oils may have more than one performance level. lEor automotive gasoline engines the latest engine oil service category includes the performance properties of each earlier category. If…
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