CarQuest 0w40 query

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Was looking thru stash of CARQUEST oils I have. Spurs few quarts 0w40 that are just SN, some are AN/CF. I know, I know don’t mean much I’m just curious is all. Take a gander
 

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Is it marketed as a diesel or Euro oil?

CF is an API old diesel spec. M1 0w40 is API CF as well.

Im more worried it’s not A3/B4 assuming it’s supposed to be a euro oil, but in an old not so picky Audi such as mine, i wouldn’t worry about it. It’d have to be cheaper than M1 0w40 for me to use it though.

Im guessing 1 being CF/ SN and the other not is just a difference in packaging. Somewhat of a big mistake IMO. Not many American vehicles call for 0w40 and before somebody says it, no, this oil wasn’t intended for use in the 6.4 Hemi.
 
Is it marketed as a diesel or Euro oil?

CF is an API old diesel spec. M1 0w40 is API CF as well.

Im more worried it’s not A3/B4 assuming it’s supposed to be a euro oil, but in an old not so picky Audi such as mine, i wouldn’t worry about it. It’d have to be cheaper than M1 0w40 for me to use it though.

Im guessing 1 being CF/ SN and the other not is just a difference in packaging. Somewhat of a big mistake IMO. Not many American vehicles call for 0w40 and before somebody says it, no, this oil wasn’t intended for use in the 6.4 Hemi.
I’ll have to look at front of bottles. Thank You for the info 👍
 
Was looking thru stash of CARQUEST oils I have. Spurs few quarts 0w40 that are just SN, some are AN/CF. I know, I know don’t mean much I’m just curious is all. Take a gander
I couldn't determine the SKU number, but the License #238 is the same for both bottles.

The new Fram 5-40 & 0-40 oils are the same: no manufacturer approvals, other than SN or SP , I forgot which one.
FWIW the CQ and Fram oils in these grades apply to exactly ZERO cars IMO.
 
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