What do CF-4 and 15W-40 mean?
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CF-4 is the quality grade of automotive engine oil. Gasoline engine oils are classified as: SE, SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL, SM, etc. The further the letter after 'S' is in the alphabet, the better the oil. Diesel engine oils are classified as: CC, CD, CE, CF, CF-4, CH-4, CI-4, etc. For the comprehensive performance of the oil in terms of wear resistance, oxidation prevention, carbon deposit prevention, and fuel economy, from left to right, the higher the grade of the oil, the better its performance. 15W-40 is the viscosity grade of automotive engine oil, which includes: 5W-50, 10W-30, 15W-40, etc. These grades indicate all-season performance. The greater the difference between the numbers before and after 'W', the wider the applicable temperature range.