In addition to the oil type, you'll want to pay attention to the API service category and viscosity ratings shown on the labels of even the best motor oil brands before pouring them into your engine.

Motor oil containers or packaging normally have labels that show the API (American Petroleum Institute) specifications of the oil. Among the many numbers and letters indicated as the product ...

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WASHINGTON—When it comes to trust, it's hard to beat the approval of MOM, at least that's the aim of a recently launched American Petroleum Institute (API) motor oil installer licensing program. MOM ...

American Petroleum Institute (API) announced the approval of improved performance standards for engine oils that will provide greater protection and fuel efficiency for today’s gasoline-engine ...

In addition to its range of environmentally friendly car cleaning products, Green Earth Technologies announced it's the world's first company to receive API Certification for its G-OIL Bio based ...

WASHINGTON (April 30, 2014) — The American Petroleum Institute's (API) Motor Oil Matters (MOM) program has renewed its certification of Universal Lubricants, a 16-location motor oil distributor ...

The American Petroleum Institute (API) has announced the publication of the Second Edition of API 1525A - Bulk Engine Oil Chain of Custody and Quality Documentation. The publication provides ...

I f you've ever bought a quart of motor oil for your vehicle, you've likely encountered the letters API somewhere on the label. In fairness, there are a lot of abbreviations, symbols and odd ...