Be Prepared for New Engine Oil Standards in 2025 and Beyond
This webinar was originally held on October 2, 2024 and is now available for on demand viewing.
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Summary
Bill O'Ryan with the American Petroleum Institute (API) will present the latest news about upcoming engine oil standards. The focus will be on the development of the ILSAC GF-7 for gasoline engines coming in 2025 and API PC-12 for diesel engines slated for 2027. The presentation will also include information about the recent adoption of ultra-low viscosity grades into Service Category SP to meet the evolving demands of modern engines, ensuring optimal protection and efficiency.
- How shops can prepare for GF-7 engine oils
- Update on development of PC-12 diesel engine oils
- Where ultra-low viscosity oils are expected to fit into the marketplace
Speaker
Bill O’Ryan is Senior Manager of the Engine Oil Licensing and Certification System (EOLCS) at the American Petroleum Institute (API). He has worked in the transportation lubricants industry for 30 years and joined the American Petroleum Institute (API) in 2022. His background includes additive package development, engine, and driveline testing. Bill currently manages API’s Engine Oil Licensing Certification System (EOLCS), Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Certification Program and the Aftermarket Audit Program (AMAP), an annual program in which thousands of engine oil and DEF samples are purchased in the marketplace around the globe and tested to ensure conformance with required specifications.
