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Why is oil quality important?
Motor oil is the lifeblood of your car's engine, keeping it clean and protecting it from premature wear. The quality of the oil you use is critical to your car's performance.
Regardless of the technical specifications, the motor oil you've been buying — even brand names — may not have met the minimum standards set by the manufacturer to
maintain your vehicle's performance. Several studies and tests have documented the fact that sub-standard motor oils have made their way onto retailer's shelves and into your car's engine. One reason for
this is that no auditing system has been in place to help ensure consistency in meeting the minimum standards.
Why isn't somebody doing something about it?
Somebody is. The American Automobile Manufacturers Association (AAMA), in cooperation
with the American Petroleum Institute (API), has created a new certification and licensing system that allows you to identify the quality of the oils recommended for use in your car or light truck. To
help verify the consistent quality of certified motor oil products, this new system also provides for an off-the-shelf audit program.
When an engine fails, it's the vehicle manufacturer's reputation on the line, not the oil company's.
That's why AAMA has a special interest in the quality of the products you purchase to properly maintain your vehicle. Since regular oil and filter changes are at the heart of proper vehicle maintenance, AAMA is concerned about the oils you purchase for your car or light truck. It's not enough to look just for performance claims, such as API "SL" or "SM." Viscosity grade, fuel efficiency and performance are all important and are covered by one mark — the API "Starburst" certification mark. The starburst symbol shown below is a direct result of AAMA's efforts in this area.
As the trade association for Chrysler, Ford and General Motors, AAMA is committed to total driver satisfaction throughout the ownership experience.
 
What does the API Starburst Certification Mark tell you?
The new API Starburst certification mark allows you to easily identify those motor oils
that have passed a comprehensive series of performance tests and product quality audits. Tests that measure everything from engine wear — which affects engine durability, emissions
and fuel economy — to the ability of the oil to prevent engine deposits and corrosion from occurring. Other tests evaluate the oil's performance during and after exposure to extreme temperatures.
This is the most extensive battery of tests ever undertaken as a way to rate the quality of
motor oils. Until recently, there has been no comprehensive system of off-the-shelf audits to help ensure that your car is consistently receiving the high quality motor oil that it demands.
Additionally, the API certification mark helps ensure that the motor oil you buy meets the most current auto manufacturer specifications for optimum engine performance.
What are the benefits?
Using API-certified oils help maintain your vehicle's compliance with emissions
standards. They can help lessen the likelihood of engine failure and extend the life of your engine. API certified oils have been proven to meet auto manufacturer's standards for car and
light truck gasoline engines.
Regardless of what brand of oil you've always used, look for the API certification mark on the
front of the next bottle of motor oil you buy. It's the best way to be sure that the oil you're putting into your car's engine . . . belongs there.
How do you select the best oil for your car?
America's Choice Customer Service: 1-800-525-5739
Sales Office: 601 Riley Road, East Chicago, IN 46312
E-mail: myoil@ac-rerefined.com Web: www.ac-rerefined.com
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