Category Archives: Engine Oils
INTRODUCING THE NEW ILSAC GF-6 SPECIFICATIONS
In a time of exponential advancement, it is expected that standards will change even in stable industries. Auto manufacturers are now setting their sights on efficiency and fuel economy, while still pushing for powerful, high-performing engines. So, how can we … Read More
LOW AND MID SAPS CONTENT IN EUROPEAN ENGINE OILS EXPLAINED
To support the launch of KLONDIKE Low and Mid SAPS Full Synthetic Engine Oils, we’re answering frequently asked questions about why European vehicles require special engine oils with different levels of SAPS content. Read More
KLONDIKE INTRODUCES SAE 0W-16 SN PLUS FULL SYNTHETIC ENGINE OIL ACROSS CANADA
For Select New Honda and Toyota Gasoline and Hybrid Engines Skip to: What is KLONDIKE SAE 0W-16 SN PLUS Full Synthetic engine oil? What are the benefits of KLONDIKE SAE 0W-16 SN PLUS Full Synthetic engine oil? Are there any … Read More
TRANSITION FROM API SN TO API SN PLUS
What is API SN PLUS? API SN PLUS is an engine oil category requested by automobile engine manufacturers. This category is a supplementary bridge between the API SN / ILSAC GF-5 category and the new GF-6 category which is still … Read More
Differentiation of Full Synthetic from Synthetic Blend Packaging
KLONDIKE’s oils and lubricants packaging is designed to be consistent across different products and package sizes as well as to make the product name and viscosity grade easily visible. From the very beginning, we also aimed to communicate the blend … Read More
API CJ-4 to CK-4 Heavy Duty Engine Oil Transition
In August 2016, KLONDIKE Lubricants Corp. announced in a blog post, details on the upcoming transition in heavy duty engine oil specification. The transition relates to the new service categories launched by the American Petroleum Institute (API) called CK-4 and … Read More
Engine Oil Upgrade for Jeep Grand Cherokee and Ram 1500 Pickup with EcoDiesel
KLONDIKE Lubricants Corporation owns a Ram 1500 Pickup truck with the 3.0L EcoDiesel power plant. This truck has served us well over the past year, being reliable, efficient, and cost effective. However, one thing that has proved challenging is accessing … Read More
North American Lubricant Specifications Developments: API CK-4 and FA-4
The American Petroleum Institute (API) has formally announced two new heavy duty diesel engine oil categories. The last API diesel engine oil category for North America, API CJ-4, was developed and commissioned nearly 10 years ago. During the time since, … Read More
