Automotive Service Lubrication Guide
Industry guide
Lubricants for auto service and passenger cars
Today's gasoline engines are smaller, turbocharged and direct-injected, and car makers specify low-viscosity oils that protect against low-speed pre-ignition and timing-chain wear. Shops need the right grade in bulk, and fleets need oil that keeps up with long service intervals.
01 · Operating conditions
What the lubricants have to handle
- OEM requirementsGM dexos1 Gen3, Ford and Chrysler for North American vehicles; MB-Approval 229.71, BMW LL-17 FE+ and Jaguar Land Rover STJLR.03.5006 for Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Land Rover and Jaguar.
- Turbocharged direct-injection enginesAPI SP and ILSAC GF-6A protect TGDI, hybrid and start-stop engines against low-speed pre-ignition (LSPI), timing-chain wear and sludge.
- Emission systemsCatalyst-compatible ACEA C5 oil for engines with gasoline particulate filters (GPF), diesel particulate filters and three-way catalysts.
- Canadian winters0W-20 and 5W-30 flow fast at cold start, cutting wear in the first seconds after a winter start and improving fuel economy.
- High-performance European enginesFull-SAPS ACEA A3/B4 5W-40 for VW 502.00 / 505.00 and MB 229.5 engines without a particulate filter.
- Bulk for service bays200 L drums and 1,000 L totes for dispensing systems in busy shops and dealer service departments.
02 · By vehicle
Engine oil by vehicle type
| Vehicle | What the manual calls for | JUSTAR engine oil |
|---|---|---|
| Cars, crossovers and minivans | API SP / ILSAC GF-6A, 0W-20 or 5W-30 | J600F 0W-20, J600F 5W-30 |
| GM, Ford and Ram pickups and SUVs | dexos1 Gen3, Ford WSS-M2C961 / M2C962, Chrysler MS-6395 | J700 5W-30, J700 0W-20 |
| Hybrids and start-stop vehicles | API SP / ILSAC GF-6A 0W-20 | J700 0W-20, J600F 0W-20 |
| Older and high-mileage vehicles | API SP / ILSAC GF-6A 5W-20 or 5W-30 | J600 5W-20, J600 5W-30 (synthetic blend) |
| Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Jaguar Land Rover, Volvo with GPF or DPF | ACEA C5, MB-Approval 229.71, BMW LL-17 FE+, STJLR.03.5006 | JP1 C5/SP 0W-20 |
| VW and Mercedes-Benz engines without a particulate filter | ACEA A3/B4, VW 502.00 / 505.00, MB 229.5 | J700 A3/B4/SP 5W-40 |
Always check the grade and specification in the owner's manual or on the oil filler cap.
03 · Key products
Sinopec products for this industry
North American & Asian vehicles
Most cars, SUVs and pickups sold in Canada call for API SP / ILSAC GF-6A oil, often with GM dexos1 or Ford approval.
JUSTAR J700 SP/GF-6A 0W-20
Fully synthetic oil for the best fuel economy. Built for turbocharged direct-injection, hybrid and start-stop engines in North American and Asian cars, SUVs and pickups, with strong cleaning power and low risk of LSPI.
JUSTAR J700 SP/GF-6A 5W-30
Fully synthetic 5W-30 for vehicles whose manual calls for a 5W-30 dexos1 or Ford oil. Wear protection, smooth running and longer drain intervals.
JUSTAR J600F SP/GF-6A 0W-20
Fully synthetic 0W-20 for everyday cars, crossovers and hybrids that specify API SP / ILSAC GF-6A. A cost-effective choice for shop bulk systems.
View product →JUSTAR J600F SP/GF-6A 5W-30
Fully synthetic 5W-30 for the large number of cars, SUVs and pickups that specify API SP / ILSAC GF-6A 5W-30.
View product →European vehicles
European makes usually call for an ACEA grade plus a car-maker approval such as MB-Approval, VW or BMW Longlife.
JUSTAR JP1 C5/SP 0W-20
Top-tier super synthetic, catalyst-compatible oil for the latest European, American and Asian gasoline and light-diesel engines with GPF, DPF and three-way catalysts. Excellent low-temperature pumping and extended drain intervals.
JUSTAR J700 A3/B4/SP 5W-40
Fully synthetic full-SAPS oil for high-performance gasoline and light-diesel engines without a particulate filter, including many VW and Mercedes-Benz models.
Specifications as listed in Sinopec JUSTAR product literature; check the data sheet for each grade. Pack sizes: 200 L drums, 1,000 L totes and 1 L, 4 L and 5 L packs, all available to order.
04 · Spec finder
Find the oil by the spec in your owner's manual
| Your owner's manual says | Use |
|---|---|
| API SP / ILSAC GF-6A, 0W-20 or 5W-30 | J600F or J700 SP/GF-6A |
| GM dexos1 Gen3 | J700 SP/GF-6A 0W-20 or J700 SP/GF-6A 5W-30 |
| Ford WSS-M2C962-A1 / M2C947-B1 (0W-20) | J700 SP/GF-6A 0W-20 |
| Ford WSS-M2C961-A1 / M2C946-B1 (5W-30) | J700 SP/GF-6A 5W-30 |
| Chrysler MS-6395 | J700 SP/GF-6A 0W-20 or 5W-30 |
| ACEA C5, MB-Approval 229.71, BMW LL-17 FE+, Jaguar Land Rover STJLR.03.5006, Renault RN17 FE, Opel OV0401547, Volvo VCC RBS0-2AE, GM dexos D | JP1 C5/SP 0W-20 |
| ACEA A3/B4, VW 502.00 / 505.00, MB 229.5 | J700 A3/B4/SP 5W-40 |
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General guidance only. Recommendations are based on Sinopec Lubricant Co. product literature; always follow your equipment manufacturer's specification.