There's A New Standard For Engine Oil And You Probably Never Heard About It
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By Nate Williams
Published on May 6, 2026.
The new GF-7 standard replaces the previous GF-6 category with stricter criteria, including increased wear protection, better piston cleanliness, and longer-lasting fuel economy. The standard is also designed to address low-speed pre-ignition (LSPI), a potentially destructive condition in modern gasoline direct injection engines. There are two variants of the standard, one for oils with viscosity grades of 0W-20 and another for 0W
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