What grade of engine oil is ACEA C3?
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ACEA C3 is the third-grade engine oil in the European automobile manufacturing industry's testing and certification standards for automotive lubricants. The specific details are as follows: The ACEA C3 standard is higher than the API standard. ACEA C3 oil is a top-tier low-SAPS1 lubricant, primarily used in high-performance gasoline and light-duty diesel engines equipped with diesel particulate filters and three-way catalysts. These engines employ advanced after-treatment systems. The types of base oils are as follows: 1. Solvent-refined base oil: Contains higher sulfur content and unsaturated hydrocarbons (mainly aromatics). 2. Hydrotreated base oil: Features lower sulfur, nitrogen, and aromatic content. 3. Hydroisomerized base oil: Not only has low sulfur and aromatic content but also a very high viscosity index.