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ACEA

ACEA (Association des Constructeurs Europeens d'Automobiles) represents the interests of European vehicle manufacturers within the EU. The ACEA specification tells you that an oil meets their standards. The performance of the oil is broken down in to different categories: A = Petrol, B = Diesel and C = Catalyst compatible or low SAPS (Sulphated Ash, Phosphorus and Sulphur).

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	ACEA C4 ACEA C4 oil is suitable for diesel engines fitted with diesel particulate filters (DPFs) . These oils will increase the life of diesel particulate filters and provide fuel economy benefit. Warning: these oils have the lowest SAPS limits and may be unsuitable for use in some engines. Consult your owners manual or use our
	ACEA C1 ACEA C1 oil is suitable for diesel engines fitted with diesel particulate filters (DPFs) . These oils will increase the life of diesel particulate filters and provide fuel economy benefit. Warning: these oils have the lowest SAPS limits and may be unsuitable for use in some engines. Consult your owners manual or use our
	ACEA C2 ACEA C2 engine oil is suitable for diesel engines fitted with diesel particulate filters (DPFs). Very similar to C1 but with marginally higher SAPS limits. ACEA C2 oils may be unsuitable for use in some engines. Consult your owners manual or use our online oil service pack...

ACEA C3

ACEA C3 engine oils are suitable for diesel engines fitted with diesel particulate filters (DPFs). Very similar to C2; Frequently matches specifications for BMW and DaimlerChrysler diesel cars. ACEA C3 oils may be unsuitable for use in some engines. Consult your owners manual or use our online oil service pack recommendation if in doubt.

ACEA A5 and ACEA B5

ACEA A5 and ACEA B5 are oil specifications for conventional and low-viscosity oils suitable for petrol (A5) and diesel (B5) engines. A reduction in fuel consumption of at least 2.5% compared to a 15W-40 viscosity oil must be demonstrated in a test engine for an oil to meet this specification. Consult your owners manual or use our online oil service pack recommendation to see if this specification of oil is suitable for your vehicle.