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Volkswagen Oil Specifications

Volkswagen introduced its own specifications in mid '90s. Since then this classification system is the starting point for selecting the technically suitable products for all vehicles manufactured by the VW group (Volkswagen, Audi, Seat, Skoda)....

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Ford Oil Specifications

Motor Oils Ford WSS-M2C913-A Engine oil, Initial and service fill, SAE 5W-30. This specification meets the ILSAC GF-2 and ACEA A1-98 and B1-98 and additional Ford requirements. Ford WSS-M2C913-B The Ford M2C913-B specification is released...

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BMW Oil Specifications

BMW Longlife-98 (BMW LL-98) Special long-life engine oil, approved by BMW. Also meets ACEA A3/B3, API SJ/CD, EC SAE 5W-40. Usually required for BMWs manufactured before MY 2002. Obsolete since 2009. BMW Longlife-01 (BMW LL-01)...

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General Motors Oil Specifications

GM Dexos Motor Oil Specifications GM Dexos approved oils are recommended to be used in all GM vehicles except those built with Duramax diesel engines that require an API CJ-4 quality oil. GM Dexos 1...

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Fiat Oil Specifications

These qualifications define the characteristics to be complied with by the lubricants used in engines with Otto and Diesel cycle for the first time of filling and during service. The standard is formed of a...

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Mercedes Oil Specifications

The name of the MB specifications derives from the Mercedes Bluebook scheme, divided by numbered paragraphs and pages. It is used by dealers to identify the products certified by the manufacturer and their correct application...

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Peugeot-Citroën Oil Specifications

Motor Oils The French PSA group issued a set of oil specifications in 2009 in order to exercise greater control over the motor oils used in their vehicles. All specifications are based on ACEA specs...

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Renault Oil Specifications

Motor Oils Renault RN0700 Renault engine oil specification; introduced in 2007 upon introduction of the Laguna III. General requirements: ACEA A3/B4 or ACEA A5/B5. Renault RN0710 Renault engine oil specification; introduced in 2007 upon introduction...

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