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Division of Measurement Standards: Fuels, Lubricants, and Automotive Products Program

Petroleum pumpThe Fuels, Lubricants, and Automotive Products Program assures minimum quality standards for most automotive products (gasoline, oxygenated blends, diesel fuel, motor oil, brake fluid, automatic transmission fluid, antifreeze/coolants and alternative engine fuels) sold in California. Additionally, the program regulates the advertising and labeling of these products.



More Resources

New! Water and Sediment Fuel Contamination
Truck Stop/Cardlock Diesel Survey, October - November 2021 Interactive Map of California Skimmer Locations Diesel Storage and Dispensing Systems CalEPA Fuels Guidance Document Fuels and Lubricants Report

Petroleum Law

California Business and Professions Code
Chapter 14. Fuels and Lubricants (13400-13630) Chapter 14.5. Service Stations (13650-13660) Chapter 15. Automotive Products (13710-13741)

Petroleum Regs

California Code of Regulations
DMS Field Reference Manual
Chapter 6: Automotive Product Specification Chapter 7: Advertising of Gasoline and Other Motor Vehicle Fuels Chapter 8: Motor Oil Fee