Name: API 1509 : 2002
Brand: API

API 1509 : 2002

Superseded

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ENGINE OIL LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION SYSTEM

Superseded date

23-01-2024

Published date

01-01-2002

Publisher

American Petroleum Institute

1 Scope
2 Normative References
3 Terms and Definitions
4 EOLCS Overview
6 License System for API Marks
7 Use and Labeling Requirements for API Marks
8 System Monitoring, Enforcement, and Conformance
ANNEX A - Evolution of Engine Oil Classifications
ANNEX B - Interindustry Advisory Group to the
          API/Automotive Manufacturers
ANNEX C - Developing New Engine Oil Performance
          Standards for the API Certification Mark
ANNEX D - Developing New Diesel Oil Performance
          Standards for API C Service Categories
ANNEX E - API Base Oil Interchangeability Guidelines
          for Passenger Car Engine Oils and Diesel Engine Oils
ANNEX F - API Guidelines for SAE Viscosity-Grade Engine
          Testing
ANNEX G - Requirements for API Service Categories SH, SJ,
          SL and SM by Viscosity Grade
ANNEX H - American Petroleum Institute Application for Licensure
ANNEX I - Glossary
ANNEX J - ACC Petroleum Additives Panel Product Approval
          Code of Practice
ANNEX K - Tolerance Limits for Physical and Chemical
          Properties (for Auditing)
ANNEX L - Guidelines for the Selection of Product and Engine
          Test Audits
ANNEX M - API Mark Conformance Audit: Engine Tests
ANNEX N - Multiple Test Evaluation Procedure
ANNEX O - Technical Interpretations of API 1509
ANNEX P - EOLCS Licensing Clarifications
ANNEX Q - ILSAC Minimum Performance Standards for
          Passenger Car Engine Oils
ANNEX R - API Guidelines for Use of a Single Technology
          Matrix
ANNEX S - Performance Requirements for C Category Supplements

Defines the API Engine Oil Licensing and Certification System (EOLCS), a voluntary licensing and certification program designed to define, certify, and monitor engine oil performance deemed necessary for satisfactory equipment life and performance by vehicle and engine manufacturers.

DocumentType	Standard
PublisherName	American Petroleum Institute
Status	Superseded
SupersededBy	API 1509:2022

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