What is the concept of SL-grade engine oil?

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LaGemma
07/29/25 10:40pm
Among the commonly seen SN, SM, and SL grades in the market, SL is the lowest grade. However, the reason SL is considered lower is not because of its inferior primary performance. In fact, SL-grade engine oil is nearly equivalent to SM and SN in terms of lubrication and other effects. The difference lies in the fact that SL produces slightly more pollution than SM and SN when burning oil. Additional information: Engine oil quality grades: API (American Petroleum Institute) classifies engine oil grades from SA to SN, with the letter after 'S' indicating the oil's quality—the further back the letter, the higher the quality. Currently, SN is the highest grade. If the grade starts with 'C', it represents diesel engine oil, with specifications including: CA, CB, CC, CD, CE, CF, CF-2, CF-4, CG-4, CH-4, CI-4. When both 'S' and 'C' letters are present, it indicates that the oil is suitable for both gasoline and diesel engines.
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