What does CF-4 diesel engine oil mean?
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CF-4 diesel engine oil: Established in 1991. Used in high-speed four-stroke diesel engines produced after 1990. It outperforms CE in terms of fuel consumption and piston deposit control, and can replace CE. This type of oil is particularly suitable for heavy-duty trucks operating on highways. Extension: API (American Petroleum Institute) categorizes automotive engine oils into S - gasoline engine oils and C - diesel engine oils. The 'C' stands for Commercial, service; Compression, compression ignition. Diesel engine oil specifications have evolved from the initial CA to the current highest-grade CI-4. The sequence includes CA, CB, CC, CD, CD-Ⅱ, CE, CF, CF-Ⅱ, CF-4, CG-4, CH-4, CI-4, where CD-Ⅱ and CF-Ⅱ are for two-stroke diesel engines.