ACEA Oil Sequences 2016 published

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ACEA Oil Sequences 2016 published

The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has published its European Oil Sequences 2016, which define engine lubricant quality requirements for gasoline engines and light- and heavy-duty diesel engines.

The new Sequences, which set out the minimum performance levels required of service-fill engine lubricants, became available for first use on
1 December 2016.

Oil marketers may continue to make new claims against the 2012 sequences until 1 December 2017, after which every new claim has to be made against the 2016 sequences.  Existing engine lubricants using claims against the 2012 sequences can be marketed until 1 December 2018.

• Download the ACEA European Oil Sequences 2016 here.

The new Sequences make reference to the revised EELQMS, available on a new, dedicated website at www.eelqms.eu.  The website currently comprises a holding page until the new stand-alone EELQMS document is officially launched at the beginning of January, together with Issue 20 of the ATIEL Code of Practice.