Independent technical reference
Understand the API, ACEA and manufacturer standards behind modern engine oils—without the jargon.
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Start with the standard
Browse independent organizations or specifications written by vehicle manufacturers.
International and regional classifications for engine performance and oil quality.
OEM requirements designed around specific engines, service schedules and emissions systems.
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The learning path
Start with the owner’s manual and find the required viscosity and specification.
Learn what each organization or manufacturer approval actually requires.
Confirm the oil carries every required claim—viscosity alone is not enough.
Technical library
MERCON ULV, MERCON LV and MERCON SP are separate Ford automatic-transmission-fluid specifications, not a simple progression of interchangeable low-viscosity oils. Learn how to read the associated Ford material codes, why transmission design controls the choice, and how to verify a replacement fluid.
Chrysler MS-6395 is a manufacturer material standard used for many Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram gasoline engines. It is not a viscosity grade or a blanket rule for every Stellantis vehicle, so the current manual’s exact oil grade and API requirement still control.
DEXRON VI, DEXRON-HP and DEXRON ULV are distinct GM automatic-transmission-fluid requirements, not interchangeable names for “synthetic ATF.” Learn why the transmission, not the fluid’s color or marketing description, determines which one is correct.
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Oil Specifications for iOS
Keep essential organization and manufacturer oil specifications close at hand on iPhone and iPad.
View on the App StoreBuilt for quick reference