Ask Rob Episode 7 - What does API SP mean?

What does API SP mean, and in which applications should an API SP product be used? Rob answers these questions and more in this episode.

[harpreetsinghbagga]

Does API SP covers all requirements of SN plus? Whats the difference between the two?

[robshaw]

What are your thoughts on using a non API certified oil like AMSoil or Redline?

[ddiesel]

Hello, my engine currently uses SP 5W30, can i use SN 5W30 to top up the engine oil level?

[jhordhangorospe]

On my manual it recommend API SL. Is it ok to use API SP?

[FeelFree]

What is the engine oil drain interval for API SP oil?

[dr.liaqathussain]

Difference between api sn plus vs api ps, after how much km have to change oil?

[bujanglapoks]

API SN VS API SP ?! WHICH ONE GOOD SIR

[insanelywicked]

He did a wonderful job of explaining absolutely nothing.

[mirola]

We've had timing chains for DONKEYS, no one EVER bothered about them and now after so many decades we all of a sudden do ?
Hmmm, I wonder why, skimming down on the materials increasing the demands from them.
Compare an old chain to a new one and there's no getting away from the difference.