The following represents the latest timeline for new specification development:
Negotiation Process Timeline [PDF 14KB] Update #7, September 2009
Technology Demonstration Period Update #6, June 2009
Key OEM lubricant representatives and API marketers give their views on ILSAC GF-5 timing Update #5, April 2009
Updated GF-5 Timeline [PDF 17KB] Update #4, January 2009
Sequence VID Matrix Timeline [PDF 14KB] Update #4, January 2009
Bob Olree speaks about the ILSAC/Oil Needs Statement and the proposed ILSAC GF-5 timetable [Video - opens in a new window]: