Pro Star Super Premium Synthetic Blend 4 Stroke Oil is specifically designed for high performance 4 stroke outboards, gasoline inboards and stern drives. One of the first 4 stroke oils to be certified under NMMA’s new FC-W category. Meets or exceeds all criteria for viscosity, filter plugging, foaming and aeration. Successfully passed NMMA’s 100-hour general performance engine test. Synthetic/organic blend assures excellent low-temperature properties for quicker starts. Provides maximum protection in severe, high rpm applications Marine engines typically operate at higher rpms than automotive engines, requiring an oil that is specifically designed and formulated to provide protection under these higher temperature, higher stress circumstances.