ACEA releases 2022 Oil Sequences for Heavy-duty Engines

5 May 2022

ACEA has published a new 2022 edition of their Oil Sequences for Heavy-Duty Engines to address engine developments that are driven by regulatory and performance needs, as well as test maintenance requirements.

At the same time, a revision of the ACEA Oil Sequences for Light-Duty Engines has been published, entailing a small clarification compared to the previous (2021) edition.

Heavy-duty oil sequences. The 2022 ACEA Oil Sequences for Heavy-Duty Engines replace the 2016 version. The 2022 version introduces new E8 and E11 categories, replacing the now obsolete ACEA E6 and E9 categories. In addition, ACEA E4 and E7 categories are updated with new piston deposit tests, replacing CEC L-101-09.

New performance claims can be made against the 2022 ACEA Oil Sequences for Heavy-Duty Engines as of 1 May 2022. From 1 May 2023 onwards, the 2022 ACEA Oil Sequences for Heavy-Duty Engines are mandatory for all new claims.

Light-duty oil sequences. A small revision to the 2021 ACEA Oil Sequences for Light-Duty Engines clarifies that TBN measurements are not required for the C2-21 category, and is consistent with the C2-16 category.

Source: ACEA