Specification and approval
Oils meeting API SG
Category of the American Petroleum Institute (API). S stands for petrol engines, C for diesel.
15 oils meet this specification according to the manufacturer's data sheet.
| Oil | Class | Viscosity 100 °C |
|---|---|---|
| ELF EVOLUTION 900 5W-50API SG/CD | 5W-50 | 18.2 |
| Elf Excellium 5W-50API SG/CD (list 2007) | 5W-50 | 18.36 |
| 77 lubricants MOTOR OIL CLASSIC 10W-40API SG/CF | 10W-40 | 13.6 |
| SELÉNIA TURBO DIESEL 10W-40ACEA B3 · API CF/SG | 10W-40 | 14.8 |
| Liqui Moly Motorbike 4T 10W-40 ScooterACEA A3 · API SG, SJ | 10W-40 | 14 |
| Motorex Formula 4T 10W-40JASO MA2 · API SL, SJ, SH, SG | 10W-40 | 13.2 |
| Motul 3000 4T 10W-40JASO MA2 · API SL, SJ, SH, SG | 10W-40 | 15.1 |
| Motul 5100 4T 10W-50JASO MA2 · API SM, SL, SJ, SH, SG | 10W-50 | 18 |
| Motorex Formula 4T 15W-50JASO MA2 · API SL, SJ, SH, SG | 15W-50 | 16.9 |
| Motul 3000 4T 15W-50JASO MA · API SG, SJ, CF | 15W-50 | 18.4 |
| Motul 7100 4T 15W-50JASO MA2 · API SN, SM, SL, SJ, SH, SG | 15W-50 | 18 |
| Motorex Formula 4T 20W-50JASO MA2 · API SL, SJ, SH, SG | 20W-50 | 17.9 |
| Motul 3000 4T 20W-50JASO MA2 · API SL, SJ, SH, SG | 20W-50 | 19.6 |
| Motul 5100 4T 20W-50JASO MA2 · API SM, SL, SJ, SH, SG | 20W-50 | 18.1 |
| Motul 7100 4T 20W-50JASO MA2 · API SN, SM, SL, SJ, SH, SG | 20W-50 | 18 |
The list is based on the oil makers' data sheets. Before buying, always check the specification and viscosity in your vehicle manual.