What does A1 B1 mean on oil?

What does A1 B1 mean on oil?

A1/B1
These can be defined as follows. DESIGNATION AND DESCRIPTION: A1/B1. For use in petrol and light duty diesel engines capable of using low friction, low viscosity, and low HT/HS shear (2.9 to 3.5cP) oils. ( Obsolete)

What does A1 mean on engine oil?

A1/B1 Stable, stay-in-grade oil intended for use at extended drain intervals in gasoline engines and car & light van diesel engines specifically designed to be capable of using low friction low viscosity oils with a high temperature / high shear rate viscosity of 2.6 mPa*s for xW/20 and 2.9 to 3.5 mPa.

What is ACEA engine oil?

ACEA (Association des Constructeurs Europeens d’Automobiles) represents the interests of European vehicle manufacturers within the EU. The ACEA specification tells you that an oil meets their standards. The performance of the oil is broken down in to different categories: A = Petrol. B = Diesel.

What is ACEA A5 engine oil?

ACEA A5/B5 oils are Upper Mainline lubricants. They are designed for use in high performance gasoline and light duty diesel engines that are specifically designed to use a low viscosity oil. These oils may be unsuitable for use in some engines.

What is the difference between API and ACEA?

API is the American Petroleum Institute. The API rating of an engine oil covers the performance rating of the oil (e.g. SM for petrol, CF for diesel). ACEA is a European industry body up of European vehicle manufacturers. The ACEA rating of an engine oil of covers the performance rating of the oil (e.g. A3/B3, C3).

What does service B1 mean on a Honda Civic?

If the Maintenance Minder in your Honda car, SUV or truck is showing a B1 service code, you may be wondering, “What is Honda B1 service?” The letter “B” means that your vehicle is due for an oil change and a mechanical inspection, and the number “1” means that a tire rotation is required.

What is ACEA standard?

ACEA is an advocate for the automobile industry in Europe, representing manufacturers of passenger cars, vans, trucks and buses with production sites in the EU. FACT. Kinematic viscosity is the measure of internal resistance of fluid when there is not external force acting except gravitational force.

Is ACEA A5 oil synthetic?

Fully synthetic engine oil of at least ACEA A5/B5 must be used. Lower oil grades may not offer the same fuel economy, engine performance or engine protection.

Can I use C3 oil instead of A5?

ACEA C3 will be fine.. You wouldn’t want to run A5/B5 in a car that had a catalytic convertor but the other way around is fine. Make sure weight and blend is right (5W-40 fully synthetic IIRC?) and you’ll be fine.

What does API oil stand for?

American Petroleum Institute
API stands for American Petroleum Institute. In 1970, along with the SAE and ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials), they established the API Service Classification System to define the performance level of a given oil, unrelated in the main, to oil viscosity.

Is the ACEA A1/B1 specification still part of the oil sequences?

The A1/B1 specification is no longer required since the new C5 specification covers the relevant low-HTHS oils and also ensures aftertreatment compatibility. Hence the ACEA A1/B1 specification is no longer part of the ACEA Oil Sequences. Find out more about the new oil sequences on our page about ACEA.

What is the difference between acea1/b1 and A3/B3?

A1/B1: This category was removed during the introduction of the 2016 ACEA Sequences. A3/B3: Engine oils designed for extended drain intervals where specified by the engine manufacturer, and/or for year-round use of low viscosity Oils, or for severe operating conditions as defined by the engine manufacturer.

What is A1/B1 engine oil?

A1/B1 Oil intended for use in gasoline and car + light van diesel engines specifically designed to be capable of using low friction low viscosity oils with a High temperature / High shear rate viscosity of 2.6 to 3.5 mPas.s. These oils may be unsuitable for use in some engines. Consult owner manual or handbook if in doubt.

What is aceacea a3/b4 engine oil?

ACEA A3/B4 Stable, stay-in-grade Engine Oil intended for use in Passenger Car & Light Duty Van Gasoline & DI Diesel Engines, but also suitable for applications described under A3/B3.