What is SM 10W?

MITASU MOTOR OIL SM 10W-40 Synthetic Blended. MITASU MOTOR OIL SM 10W-40 Synthetic Blended – is an all season oil for gasoline engines, manufactured from Group III and Group II base oils utilizing high quality synthetic components and intensified with a group of balanced additives.

What is API SM in engine oil?

API continues to license engine oils against API SM and it is considered to be a current specification. Oils that satisfy API Service Category SM are superior in performance to those meeting API SL and earlier and can effectively lubricate engines calling for those Service Categories.

Is API Service SM oil synthetic?

Fully Synthetic Gasoline Engine Oil is a unique fully synthetic lubricant for ultimate engine protection and performance.

What is 10W-40 SL oil?

SAE 10W40 API SN/ SM / SL GASOLINE ENGINE OIL is a semi-synthetic motor oil that provides long engine life and protection against sludge & wear. SAE 10W40 is an advanced fourstroke motorcycle engine oil. It helps to provide an outstanding level of performance in today’s high performance motorcycles.

Can an oils replace SM oils?

For recent oil, the higher specification will supersede the lower letter grade. For example, if we have an oil with specification SN, it can also be used for vehicles which request API SM, SL and SJ; it is backward compatible. However, you have to pay attention to the year of construction of the engine.

Can I use API SP instead of SM?

API SP will be fully backward-compatible with previous API service categories, including API SN PLUS, SN, SM, SL or SJ.

Is there 10W40 fully synthetic?

Full Synthetic 10W-40 is suitable for use in passenger cars, 4WDs, motorcycles & light commercial vehicles. It is suitable for use in four stroke motorcycles with wet clutch. It is compatible with Petrol/LPG (Dual Fuel), E10, Diesel (Non-DPF) and most other conventional fuels.

How long does 10W40 oil last?

Unopened Motor Oil This will give you about 2-5 years before unused oil becomes unfit for consumption. Unless you need to use the oil, do not open the oil bottle at all. Keep in mind, though, fresh oil will degrade over time and lose its oil additives properties, impacting the oil life.

Is SN better than SM?

The API SN category is an improvement over the API SM category in the following areas: High temperature deposit protection for pistons. Better sludge control. Better seal compatibility.

Can I use API SN instead of SM?

What is the difference between SM and SN oil?