California CodesBusiness and Professions Code - BPCDivision 5 — Weights and MeasuresChapter 14 — Fuels and LubricantsArticle 9 — LabelingSection 13482
(a) It is unlawful for any person to sell or distribute engine oil or lubricant unless both of the following are met:
(1) The product conforms to a minimum of one active API classification pursuant to the latest revision of SAE J183 “Engine Oil Performance and Engine Service Classification,” a minimum of one active sequence of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) “European Oil Sequences specification,” or a minimum of one active OEM specification.
(2) The API classification or ACEA sequence or OEM specification and SAE J300 viscosity grade is conspicuously marked on each container or, if provided in bulk, properly described in product transfer documents.
(b) It is unlawful for any person to sell or distribute axle and manual transmission lubricant unless it conforms to an SAE J306 viscosity grade.
Notes
Prohibits selling or distributing engine oil or lubricant unless it meets at least one active API classification, ACEA sequence, or OEM specification and the applicable classification or specification plus SAE J300 viscosity grade is conspicuously marked or documented for bulk product. Axle and manual-transmission lubricant must also conform to an SAE J306 viscosity grade.
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