The label on the product tested does not comply with the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (FPLA), or the Uniform Packaging and Labeling Regulations, each of which require the product label to include a declaration of responsibility (name and address of manufacturer, packer, or distributor) of the product.

Whereas the front label of this product boldly displays the word “PREMIUM,” which could be interpreted by a consumer to mean it’s of exceptional quality, the back label includes a cautionary statement saying “This oil has not been rated by the API. It contains little to no additives. It is not suitable for use in most gasoline powered automotive engines built after 1930. Use in modern day engines may cause unsatisfactory engine performance or equipment harm.”  Because of this, use of the term “PREMIUM” on the front label is misleading.

The result of the sample tested in fact show that this product contains no meaningful level of additives to protect and engine.  Further, test results indicate the product may contain used oil and abrasive material. For these reasons, it is NOT suitable for use in virtually all automobile engines currently on the road and will likely cause harm to an engine if used.

Note: Although the results of the tests conducted on this sample meet the SAE J300 viscosity specifications for an SAE 10W-30 motor oil, the viscosity declaration on the front and back labels of this product do not conform to the SAE J300 labeling requirements and those set forth in NIST Handbook 130 which state the viscosity grade must be preceded by “SAE”.

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Viscosity @ 100°C, cSt (ASTM D445) The results of the Kinematic Viscosity @ 100ºC test conducted on this sample meet the requirements of SAE J300. FusionCharts XT will load here! Cold Cranking Viscosity, mPa s (cP) (ASTM D5293) The results of the Cold Cranking Viscosity test conducted on this sample meet the requirements of SAE J300. FusionCharts XT will load here!