The Afton Specification Handbook is a publication by Afton Chemical, a company that provides additives and solutions for the fuel, lubricant, and specialty chemical industries.

The Afton Specification Handbook, which covers global lubricant standards like ACEA 2022 and API, is primarily available through direct request to Afton Chemical rather than as a public 2022 PDF. Instead of a single 2022 document, Afton provides updated, specialized guides on industrial lubricants and HDEO, as well as new eMobility fluid specifications. Request the latest technical guides and register for updates at the Afton Chemical official contact portal . Sitemap - Afton Chemical

Updates on European standards for light-duty engines. ⚡ E-Mobility & Hybridization

Published periodically by Afton Chemical, the handbook acts as an encyclopedic reference guide for global oil specifications. It typically compiles massive amounts of highly technical data into an accessible format, covering: Passenger Car Motor Oils (PCMO) Heavy-Duty Diesel Oils (HDEO) Automatic Transmission Fluids (ATF) & Gear Oils Industrial & Hydraulic Fluids

The handbook typically pairs these specifications with Afton’s specialized HiTEC® additive packages, including:

The 2022 edition addresses the strict chemical limits required to protect modern turbocharged direct-injection (TGDI) engines. It details specific testing metrics to combat Low-Speed Pre-Ignition (LSPI) and chain wear. Key covered frameworks include:

This section addresses the unique challenges of spark-ignited engines. Key topics include: