For Construction Pros

API Approves Improved Gasoline Engine Oil Standards

American Petroleum Institute (API) announced the approval of improved performance standards for engine oils that will provide greater protection and fuel efficiency for today’s gasoline-engine-powered ...
SlashGear

What Does The API Symbol Mean On A Motor Oil Container?

If you've ever bought a quart of motor oil for your vehicle, you've likely encountered the letters API somewhere on the label. In fairness, there are a lot of abbreviations, symbols and odd number ...
Business Wire

Development of “IDEMITSU IFG Plantech Racing,” the World’s First API-certified Engine Oil with Racing Performance Made from More Than 80% Plant-based Raw Materials

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Idemitsu Kosan Co.,Ltd. (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, President and Chief Executive Officer: Shunichi Kito; hereinafter referred to as “Idemitsu”) ...
Fleet Owner

How to keep high-mileage fleet vehicles on the road

Even when everything is running smoothly, maintaining a fleet of high life-cycle heavy-duty trucks is no easy or inexpensive task. However, with the API category change from CJ-4 to CK-4, high ...