Oil blender, Millers Oils has revealed that it is often asked what “meets specification” and “OEM approved” mean and is this week dispelling “some of the myths, offering everyone from factor level to end user a quick refresher on these key terms”.
A Millers Oils spokesperson said: “As well as industry standards for oil, such as the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), original equipment manufacturer (OEM) often have their own standards or specifications for oil that can be used in their vehicles.
“These specifications are made available to oil blenders, who can then formulate products that meet the criteria. If an oil has been formulated in line with the OEM specification, it is described as “meets specification”.
“An oil is OEM approved if it has been submitted to the vehicle manufacturer for testing, and they have confirmed that it meets specification.”
Industry standards
The Verification of Lubricant Specification monitors the market and checks compliance of products to industry and performance standards, ensuring businesses and consumers have confidence in the claims made by oil blenders.
The European Commission introduced the block exemption regulation, which is a law that stops unfair activities that prevent competition.
In the context of oil, Millers Oils said: “it means motorists can have their vehicles serviced or repaired in any chosen workshop without invalidating their manufacturer’s warranty, so long as the work, parts and oil are of appropriate and matching standard to that of the manufacturer”.
The firm added: “Simply put, if an oil meets the OEM specification, it is the same standard as the OEM approved oil and will not invalidate warranty.”
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