For many distributors and oil-change locations, the information mandated by Handbook 130 will require that they add motor oil brand, SAE viscosity, and performance level to their invoices or receipts, bills of lading, drop tickets, product documentation and, for oil-change locations, bulk motor oil tanks. An explanation of the information required is provided below:
 - Motor oil brand (specific motor oil brand installed)
 - SAE viscosity of the motor oil (for example, SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30)
 - Service category (for example, API SN, SM, or CJ-4)
 - Obsolete service category warning (for example, if API SF, “Not suitable for use in most gasoline powered automotive engines built after 1988”)

 

Click here to view which states have adopted Handbook 130, those that are considering adoption, and those that traditionally follow the handbook are attached. While more than half the states have not as yet adopted the latest version of Handbook 130, it is likely many will in the next few years. (please note there are two slides)

 

API is doing its part to help motor oil distributors and oil-change locations comply with the new state requirements. API's Motor Oil Matters (MOM) Program and bulk oil chain-of-custody standard, API 1525A, Bulk Engine Oil Chain of Custody and Quality Documentation, are designed to help distributors and oil-change locations meet Handbook 130. The Handbook 130 requirements and API’s standard simply require what consumers deserve to know: the brand, viscosity and performance level of the motor oil installed in their car or truck.