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API Automotive/Petroleum Industry Forum

37th API Automotive/Petroleum Industry Forum, "Dawn of a New Era".
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Important Notice

Effective for 2012 renewals (licenses that expire after December 31, 2011), the minimum royalty fees for the API Engine Oil Licensing and Certification System (EOLCS) will be increased.
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New EOLCS Licensing Forms

The Engine Oil Licensing and Certification System (EOLCS) licensing forms have been updated. Please use the most recently updated forms when applying for a new license or amending an active license.
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API Announces Adoption of New ILSAC and API Standards

API has adopted two new engine oil performance standards for vehicles with gasoline engines: ILSAC GF-5 and API SN.
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API Announces Discontinuation of CF Licensing

On December 30, 2010, API will discontinue licensing diesel engine oils against the API CF specification.
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New Addendum to the 16th Edition of API 1509 Now Available

API is pleased to announce a new addendum to the 16th Edition of API 1509, Engine Oil Licensing and Certification System.
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API Announces Discontinuation of Licensing Diesel Engine Oils with API CG-4 and API CF-2 Specification

API Announces Discontinuation of Licensing Diesel Engine Oils with API CG-4 and API CF-2 Specification
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Notice Regarding Non-Licensed Organizations

The following organizations are not licensed by API and not authorized to use/apply the API Certification Marks.
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