New GF-5 Vehicle Lubricant Standard Approved

Written by Bob Chabot | www.nastfenews.org | Saturday, 13 February 2010 11:13 

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New GF-5 Vehicle Lubricant Standard Approved

GF-5, a new oil standard developed by the International Lubricant Standardization and Approval Committee (ILSAC), received final approval on December 22, 2009. The approval paves the way for the Oct. 1, 2010, introduction of new lubricants for gasoline- and diesel-powered automobiles, at both the OEM factory-fill and aftermarket servicing levels.

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Years Back in Oct 2004: GF-5 Engine Oils What, When, How?

lubereport.com by David Mcfall | Wednesday, October 13, 2004

Meeting in Detroit last week, ILSAC/Oil, the inter-industry committee responsible for gasoline engine oil upgrades, kicked off planning for the next one, GF-5. Although this new engine oil isn't scheduled to enter commercial service until 2009, three dozen technical specialists representing auto manufacturers, engine oil marketers, independent test laboratories and chemical additive companies assembled for the first in a series of meetings that will extend over the next few years.

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