Cars • Lubrication

Engine Oil Compatibility Finder

Compare the oil specification required by your engine with the viscosity and approval information printed on the oil you are considering.

Check the oil

Oil compatibility assessment—

Viscosity match—
Specification match—
Approval evidence—
Source confidence—
Important: Exact oil requirements are manufacturer- and engine-specific.

How the oil check works

The calculator compares the exact text you enter rather than trying to infer an oil approval from a vehicle name.

Viscosity is only one part of compatibility

An oil may have the same viscosity grade while carrying different performance specifications or manufacturer approvals.

Climate affects selection

Temperature can influence oil selection where approved alternatives exist, but climate alone should not override manufacturer guidance.

Verify the exact product

Compare the exact bottle or product documentation with the required specification.

FAQs

Does matching viscosity prove compatibility?

No. Required specifications may also matter.

What source should control?

Use the applicable owner's manual or manufacturer documentation.

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