Participation in the EELQMS implies a commitment to market, develop and manufacture those engine lubricants for which compliance with ACEA Oil Sequences will be claimed, or to have such engine lubricants developed or blended by third parties, in accordance with its guidelines. The graphic below shows the key steps in an engine lubricant development programme that meets the requirements of the EELQMS.
Lubricant Development Steps
Key Responsible Party
Step 1
Define engine lubricant requirements
Lubricant Marketer or Developer
Step 2
Initial Formulation
Lubricant Developer
Step 3
Formulation Development
Lubricant Developer
Step 4
Performance Validation
Lubricant Developer
Step 5
Manufacturing
Lubricant Manufacturer
Step 6
Commitment to Conformance
Lubricant Marketer
Step 7
Auditing and Assesment
Lubricant Marketer