Fleet Equipment Magazine

API Advances PC-12 Engine Oil Specification for Heavy-Duty Trucks

The API is aiming for a 2027 rollout of the new engine oil spec, which is meant to enhance performance standards.
Trucking Info

API Reports Progress on New Heavy Duty Engine Oil Categories

January 1, 2027, will be the first license date for two new heavy-duty engine oil categories, if all goes as planned.
Commercial Carrier Journal

New diesel engine oil category on track for 2027 debut

Preparing for EPA 2027? API’s new PC-12 spec (CL-4 and FB-4) introduces ultra-low viscosity 0W-20 oils and stricter emissions ...
Truck News

API clears key steps for PC-12 heavy-duty engine oil

The American Petroleum Institute (API) announced progress in the development of its new Proposed Category 12 (PC-12) ...
Business Wire

Development of “IDEMITSU IFG Plantech Racing,” the World’s First API-certified Engine Oil with Racing Performance Made from More Than 80% Plant-based Raw Materials

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Idemitsu Kosan Co.,Ltd. (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, President and Chief Executive Officer: Shunichi Kito; hereinafter referred to as “Idemitsu”) ...
For Construction Pros

API Approves Development of PC-12 Diesel Engine Oil Category

The Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA) made a request earlier this year to the Diesel Engine Oil Advisory Panel (DEOAP) of the American Petroleum Institute (API) to initiate development of a new ...
For Construction Pros

The Evolution of Diesel Engine Oil

Diesel engines have been around for more than half a century. Chances are that if you are around fleets or equipment, you have encountered a diesel engine. They have been described as the workhorses ...