What does aplsp engine oil mean?

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HarrisonLynn
07/29/25 3:42am
aplsp engine oil refers to engine oil that meets the SP grade standard of the American Petroleum Institute. Here is some related knowledge about engine oil grades: Engine oil grades: In the API quality classification, engine oils starting with "S" are specifically for gasoline engines. There are a total of 13 grades of engine oil quality, ranging from SA to SP. Engine oil quality: With each increment in the letter grade, the performance of the engine oil is superior to the previous one. These engine oils differ in their thickness or viscosity (phosphorus content) at certain temperatures. Choosing engine oil grades: It's not necessarily true that a higher grade is always better. It's best to use the engine oil grade specified for your engine. Of course, if you frequently drive in congested urban environments, using a higher grade of engine oil can be beneficial (more environmentally friendly and economical).
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