The Japanese Automobile Manufacturers' Association (JAMA)'s Passenger Car Motor Oil (PCMO) Working Group has announced a target release date for ILSCA GF-6B specification, ahead of ILSAC GF-6.
The ILSAC GF-6 engine oil upgrade tests appear to be largely on track, but some delays mean a 2020 introduction is likely
The Japanese Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) has proposed a new viscosity grade engine oil specification for the Japanese market which is pioneering lower viscosity grade engine oils.
No final timeline set for ILSAC GF-6 engine oil licences, but likely to be 2019.
Xavier le Mintier believs lubes specs are unnecessarily complex and the time is right for change.
The CNPC subsidiary achieves international standards with its Tianrun line of lubes
US Lubes market will be worth 2.5 billion gallons by 2018, according to research.
Delays in engine test development have caused the postponement of the ILSAC specs upgrade .
SAE is now set to add its 16 Grade to the SAE J300 schedule after it received final vote approval.
After less than two full years on the shelves, the replacement for the GF-5 specification is already on the way.