Effective for 2013 renewals (licenses that expire after December 31, 2012), the volume-of-sale royalty fee for the API Engine Oil Licensing and Certification System (EOLCS) will be increased.
37th API Automotive/Petroleum Industry Forum, "Dawn of a New Era".
API has adopted two new engine oil performance standards for vehicles with gasoline engines: ILSAC GF-5 and API SN.