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Doug H · 07-11-2007, 10:28 PM

Hello,
the Harley "feature" has some valuable & some confusing information for those learning the ropes about lubricants

For Porsche cars however the ACEA and not the API's quality standards are the baselines - it has been this way since 1996
ACEA's A3/B3 or A3/B4 quality standards are what the Porsche Approvals are based upon and have been since 1996. Porsche extends some of the ACEA test protocols for its own purposes and has some specific others too

The 2007 ACEA A3/B3 engine component wear rates are still the same now as they were in 1996. The same cannot be said for some of the confusing data about the APIs latest "S" classification

In short it is always best to use a Porsche Approved and Listed lubricant (there are around 100 engine oils) in our vehicles

ACEA is the "Parent Body" for Euro vehicle and engine manufacturers

Regards

07-11-2007, 10:28 PM	#6
Doug H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Airlie Beach - Australia Posts: 5	Acea Hello, the Harley "feature" has some valuable & some confusing information for those learning the ropes about lubricants For Porsche cars however the ACEA and not the API's quality standards are the baselines - it has been this way since 1996 ACEA's A3/B3 or A3/B4 quality standards are what the Porsche Approvals are based upon and have been since 1996. Porsche extends some of the ACEA test protocols for its own purposes and has some specific others too The 2007 ACEA A3/B3 engine component wear rates are still the same now as they were in 1996. The same cannot be said for some of the confusing data about the APIs latest "S" classification In short it is always best to use a Porsche Approved and Listed lubricant (there are around 100 engine oils) in our vehicles ACEA is the "Parent Body" for Euro vehicle and engine manufacturers Regards