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The numbers refer, mainly, to the viscosity of the oil and to the temperature range at which is should be used. The oil with the lower number would be less viscous and flow more easily in lower temperatures.
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What is the difference between 10W- 40 and 5W- 30 motor oil?
Viscosity. 5W-30 is a "thinner" oil than 10W-40 is.
What is the difference between 5w-30 and 10W-40 engine oil?
The 10W 40 oil is thicker and is thought by many to be more efficient.
What is the difference between SAE 15w-30 oil and 10w30 oil?
The weight of the oil when it is cold. The 15w is a thicker oil than the 10w when it is cold.
What is the Difference between 5w-30 oil and 10w- 30 oil?
The main difference is cold flow ability. The 5w30 will flow better when cover over the 10w30. Once operating temperature is achieved, they are virtually the same.
What type oil put in infiniti j30?
10w-30 or 10w-40 oil
What is the Difference in 10w 30 and 15w 40 oil?
15w40 is thicker at all temps vs 10w30.
Can I mix 10W-40 with 10W-30 engine oil?
Yes
What oil for a 1973 dodge dart swinger 318?
10w-30 oil will work fine.
What is the difference in 5w-20 oil and 10w-30 oil?
5W-20 is slightly thinner than 10W-30. many manufacturers have switched to recommending 5W-20 due to the fact that it doesn't hold as much heat as 10W-30. The cooler you can get your engine to run the better gas mileage you will get, and the longer your engine will last
What is the difference between four cycle lawn mower motor oil and regular car motor oil?
Usually no difference except that later model vehicles require a multi-viscosity oil (5w-30, 10w-30. etc) while the regular 30w is recommended for small engines such as a lawn mower.
What oils isn't a multiviscosity oil 5w-30 10w-40 10w-30 or 50w?
The 50W is not a multiviscosity.
What is the best oil for 1195 Infiniti j30?
10W-30 or 10W-40 can be used.
