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API classification for straight mineral oil used in early gasoline engines. For older engines; no performance requirement. Use only when specifically recommended by the manufacturer.

Acronym for the "Svenska Aeroplane Aktiebolaget", a known Swedish maker of automobiles, which produced first model in 1945; also used, for shorting, Saab. Founded in 1921 by Carl Clemens Bücker, a naval aviator during the Great War; Saab produced, initially, in short series, the fighter J.6 "Jaktfaik".

Devices that reduce injury in the event of an accident. Typical examples include safety belts and airbags. When is endorsed only the airbags, SRS means "Supplemental Restraint System".

Known Czech maker of cars, located in Mlada Boleslav near Prague. In 1895 Vaclav Laurin, a mechanic, and Vaclav Klement, a bookseller, started producing "Slavia" bicycles. By 1899, Laurin & Klement had started to produce motorcycles, which gained numerous successes from international competitions.

The first car produced, the "Voiturette A", became a best-seller and later became a Czech classic car. Soon it gained a stable position for Laurin & Klement in the international car market. In 1925, the merger with "Skoda Pilsen" took place, ending the "Laurin & Klement" name. The Skoda company, founded by the Czech engineer and industrialist Emil von Skoda (1839-1900), had a strong manufacturing background, primarily through engines and industrial products, but also through early luxury cars.

During the World War II, Skoda became part of the German group Hermann-Goring-Werke and then converted fully to military production. Ambulances, military tow trucks and tanks were all produced at the Skoda factory in Mlada Boleslav. After World War II the company was nationalized as Skoda AZNP (Automobile Works, National Enterprise) and was granted monopoly on passenger car production.

In 1990 the Czech government chose the German Volkswagen group and, on April 16th 1991, Skoda Auto commenced trading as the fourth branch of the VW, Audi and SEAT group.

His logo is a winged arrow with no apparent significance beyond a generic impression of speediness. The green in Skoda's emblem is symbolic of the company's commitment to a cleaner, safer planet, according to its environmental program from 1995.