Specifications

Saudi Arabia: The Need for Lower SAPS Heavy-Duty Engine Lubricants

Saudi Arabia: The Need for Lower SAPS Heavy-Duty Engine Lubricants

August 15, 2023

Research shows that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has a significant, and growing, parc of commercial vehicles fitted with diesel particulate filters. Such an after-treatment device typically requires lower SAPS levels in the engine lubricant to deliver the necessary performance and protection for the vehicle.

An Introduction to the New JASO T903 2023 Motorcycle Specification

July 31, 2023

On May 8, 2023, JASO released their latest update to the T903 specification. It consists of three parts: engine performance, clutch friction performance and physical chemical limits.

Saudi Arabia: Choosing The Right Heavy-duty Engine Lubricant

Saudi Arabia: Choosing the Right Heavy-Duty Engine Lubricant

July 18, 2023

As a net importer of commercial vehicles, heavy-duty engine lubricants need to meet not just Saudi Arabia’s minimum performance standards, but also satisfy the requirements of modern hardware designs. 

Daimler Truck Specification  Update: The Year of Change

Daimler Truck Specification Update: The Year of Change

June 13, 2023

Throughout the coming year, oil marketers will be preparing for a significant change to heavy-duty truck fluid specification naming conventions.

Deadline Approaching: ACEA 2021 Performance Claims Required by May 1 2023

Deadline Approaching: ACEA 2021 Performance Claims Required by May 1, 2023

April 06, 2023

The grace period for making light-duty engine oil claims against ACEA 2016 is ending. As of May 1 2023, all engine oil formulations making a performance claim must do so against the requirements of ACEA 2021.

ACEA 2022 Heavy-Duty Released

September 29, 2022

In May 2022, ACEA formally announced and released its most recent Heavy-Duty oil sequences, a significant increase in lubricant performance for commercial vehicles.