702 Lubricant Additives: Chemistry and Applications
Sequence VIA, B Engine test designed to measure fuel ef ciency properties of an engine oil
(VIA for ILSAC GF-2 and VIB for ILSAC GF-3)
SF (API) Service typical of gasoline engines in passenger cars and some trucks begin-
ning with the 1980 model year operating under manufacturers’ recommended
maintenance procedures. Oils developed for this service provide increased
oxidation stability and improved antiwear performance relative to oils that
meet the minimum requirements for API service category SE. The oils also
provide protection against engine deposits, rust, and corrosion. Oils meeting
API service classi cation SF may be used where API service categories SE,
SD, or SC are recommended.
Oils meeting the performance requirements measured in the following gaso-
line engine tests: the IID gasoline engine test has been correlated with vehi-
cles used in short-trip service before 1978, particularly with regard to rusting.
The IIIE gasoline engine test has been correlated with vehicles used in high-
temperature service before 1988, particularly with regard to oil thickening
and valve train wear. The VE gasoline engine test has been correlated with
vehicles used in stop-and-go service before 1988, particularly with regard to
sludge and valve train wear. The L-38 gasoline engine test requirement pro-
vides a measurement of copper–lead bearing weight loss and piston varnish
under high-temperature operating conditions. The 1-H2 diesel engine test
requirement provides a measurement of high-temperature deposits.
SH (API) Service requirement for gasoline engines and dated in 1993 for use in current
and earlier passenger car, van, and light-truck operation under vehicle manu-
facturers’ recommended maintenance procedures.
Oils developed for this category may be used where SG oils are recommended.
SH oil provides improved control of engine deposits, oil oxidation, wear, cor-
rosion, and rust relative to oils developed for previous categories.
Engine oils that meet SH designation may use the API Base Oil Interchangeabil-
ity Guidelines and API Guidelines for SAE Viscosity-Grade Engine Testing.
SHC Synthetic hydrocarbon
SHPD Super high-performance diesel
SHPDO Super high-performance diesel oil
SI Styrene–isoprene viscosity modi er or viscosity index improver spark ignition
Système Internationale—units of measurement (m, kg, s, K)
SIA Société des Ignenieurs de l’Automobile
SIAM Society of Indian Automotive Manufacturers
SIB Sulfurized isobutylene—a basic EP additive for gear lubricant packages
SIEF Substance Information Exchange Forum
SIGMA Society of Independent Gasoline Marketers of America
SIP Styrene–isoprene copolymer
SIP(s) State Implementation Plan(s)
SIS Sveriges Standardiseringskommission
SJ (API) Service requirement adopted for gasoline engines in 1996 for use in current
and earlier passenger car, sport utility vehicle, van, and light truck under
vehicle manufacturers’ recommended maintenance procedures
Oils developed for the category may be used where API SH and earlier catego-
ries are recommended.
Engine oils that meet the category may use the API Base Oil Interchange-
ability Guidelines and the API Guidelines for SAE Viscosity-Grade Engine
Testing.
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