Engine Oil Brand that are not Certified by API , yet print API standard * CONFUSED*

[Gim_ong]

Hi all,.

 

I have a habit to read up and do research , before buying things

Especially Engineeering products.

 

I have been wanting to try different types of Engine oil till I get one that is most suitable for my car.

Well.. Engine Oil is like the blood of our car and the Oil filter is like the LIVER of our car. So the blood is important.

 

I have found a website by chance and found useful Information in it.

 

It is the API Website (American Petrolum Institiute),

 

It will tell you a certain BRAND and Model of Engine Oil is certified by them.

 

It is a good guide for people who wants to buy engine oil and know they are really certified by API. (Can check the list before purchase)

 

NEGATIVE side is that I found a handful of Brands of Engine Oil that are not listed in API listing and yet make cliams of that their Engine Oil is of API standard.

 

Brand not listed under EOLCS but Claim API standard Checked on 12 Nov 07 using http://eolcs.api.org/displayinfo.asp?Info=Viscosities

 

1) X Rev from Xtreme Lubricants Lab http://x-lube.com/xlube%20pg3A1.htm

2) KIC http://www.kic-oil.com/oil-grades.html

3) OWS http://www.ows.com.au/products_lubricants.html

4) Luqui Moly http://www.tommymotorsport.com/liquimoly/2_browse.htm

 

http://eolcs.api.org/FindBrandByViscosity....Viscosity=5W-30

 

Can the any brand claim API standard if not certified under EOLCS of API.

Could anyone crack the myth?

Can Engine Oil Company Mislead consumers?

 

 

Cheers

Gimmy