GF-6A Motor Oil

[Snagglefoot]

Here is a screen shot from api.org. It describes the benefits of the new API GF-6A motor oils and declares API GF 5 as obsolete. Edit: The fine print says Obsolete as of May 1, 2021.

 

[CT8]

Don't know what to think.

 

[Danno]

Just a normal progression of standards. I would classify it as a "nothing to see" and move on.

 

[Snagglefoot]

Originally Posted by CT8

Don't know what to think.

That was fast CT. I had just walked over to the coffee pot. Got it loaded.

 

[Snagglefoot]

Actually, I just read the fine print. Obsolete as of May 1, 2021.

 

[PimTac]

Their choice of using the word obsolete is curious. Superseded might have been a better word to use.

 

[kschachn]

Obsolete meaning it can no longer be licensed.

 

[PimTac]

Originally Posted by kschachn

Obsolete meaning it can no longer be licensed.

Then I and maybe some others here have misinterpreted the terminology. They are referring to the standard, not the oil.

 

[kschachn]

Sorry yes, I was not clear either. The API licenses oils that meet an ILSAC specification. But the ISLAC does declare the specification to be obsolete and then the API ceases to license oils against that standard. https://www.infineuminsight.com/en-gb/resources/ilsac-gf-6/ilsac-gf-and-api-service-categories/

 

[Triple_Se7en]

Originally Posted by Snagglefoot

Actually, I just read the fine print. Obsolete as of May 1, 2021.

It's a typical, cloudy-eyed Monday morning and this news was delivered on a Monday morning. Typical Monday mis-wording, as I'll guess the word obsolete will eventually get changed to superceded. Either that, or the rules have changed.

 

[kschachn]

Originally Posted by Triple_Se7en

It's a typical, cloudy-eyed Monday morning and this news was delivered on a Monday morning. Typical Monday mis-wording, as I'll guess the word obsolete will eventually get changed to superceded. Either that, or the rules have changed.

What are you talking about? Again posting without either thinking first or knowing anything about what you're saying. ISLAC standards are not "superseded" they are always rendered obsolete.

 

[PimTac]

Originally Posted by kschachn

Sorry yes, I was not clear either. The API licenses oils that meet an ILSAC specification. But the ISLAC does declare the specification to be obsolete and then the API ceases to license oils against that standard. https://www.infineuminsight.com/en-gb/resources/ilsac-gf-6/ilsac-gf-and-api-service-categories/

Thanks. This is the clear explanation. It also helps to have more coffee on board. ☕️ ☕️

 

[Luftmasse]

So when are the API SP oil will be on the shelves?

 

[Jimmy_Russells]

Obviously the people here with a huge stash of GF5 now have to pour it down the storm drain

 

[kschachn]

Originally Posted by Jimmy_Russells

Obviously the people here with a huge stash of GF5 now have to pour it down the storm drain

Not yet, not until May 1, 2021.

 

[farrarfan1]

Originally Posted by painfx

So when are the API SP oil will be on the shelves?

They are now around here. Picked this up at a local WM and dumped it in my Jeep yesterday.

 

[Jimmy_Russells]

Originally Posted by kschachn

Originally Posted by Jimmy_Russells

Obviously the people here with a huge stash of GF5 now have to pour it down the storm drain

Not yet, not until May 1, 2021.

Ugh. Always check the fine print

 

[Ignatius]

Is there any auto manufacturer with a hard requirement or even a recommendation for a GF6 or API SP oil yet?

 

[Gene K]

Originally Posted by Ignatius

Is there any auto manufacturer with a hard requirement or even a recommendation for a GF6 or API SP oil yet?

FORD WSS-M2C961-A1 is what Ford put in my 3.5 Ecoboost at the Quick Lane June 03 when I got my free oil change (or at least so I was told). That spec requires GF6A.