SPECIFICATIONS

The International Fluids Consortium (IFC) was created to simplify and streamline the fluid specification development process, while fostering strong collaboration with industry partners. OEM members define fluid specification needs based upon vehicle hardware requirements and they support test development by providing hardware and engineering expertise. All IFC members have the opportunity to participate in specification development and maintenance activities through the Technical Committees and comment on official drafts of specifications. OEM members approve final specifications and recommend IFC certified fluids for their vehicles.

The IFC structure supports a portfolio of fluid specifications to accommodate the varied fluid needs of vehicles. Multiple specifications may be developed simultaneously in response to evolving vehicle requirements.

 

GEO-1™ Engine Oil Specification is designed for engine oils used in passenger cars and light-duty trucks with spark ignited internal combustion engines. It covers the full viscosity range of 0W-8, 0W-12, 0W-16, 0W-20, 5W-20, 0W-30, 5W-30, and 10W-30. GEO-1 combines multiple regional specifications into one global specification.

 

GEO-2™ Engine Oil Specification is designed for GPF-compatible engine oils used in passenger cars and light-duty trucks with spark ignited internal combustion engines. It also covers the full viscosity range of 0W-8, 0W-12, 0W-16, 0W-20, 5W-20, 0W-30, 5W-30, and 10W-30.

 

GEO-3™ Engine Oil Specification presents the IFC requirements for GPF-compatible engine oils with viscosity grades of 0W-8, 0W-12, 0W-16, 0W-20, 5W-20, 0W-30, 5W-30, and 10W-30 used in passenger cars and light duty trucks with spark ignited internal combustion engines. Engine oils approved to this specification are GEO-3 certified by the IFC.

 

GEO-4™ Engine Oil Specification presents the IFC requirements for engine oils with viscosity grades of 0W-16 and 0W-20 used in passenger cars and light duty trucks with spark ignited internal combustion engines. Engine oils approved to this specification are GEO-4 certified by the IFC.

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