What does SF mean in motorcycle engine oil?

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Vickie
07/29/25 4:22pm
API (American Petroleum Institute) specifies that oils starting with 'S' represent gasoline engine oils. The classification of gasoline engine oils from low to high is: SF, SG, SJ, SL, SM, SN. Grade classification: Engine oils range from 'SA' to 'SN'. With each increasing letter, the performance of the oil is better than the previous one, and the oil contains more additives to protect the engine. The further back the letter, the higher the quality grade. Most international brands have oil grades above SF. Classification of gasoline: The specific classification of automotive engine oils includes 4 types for summer use, 6 types for winter use, and 16 types of all-season oils.
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