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Do you put thicker or thinner oil in your car in the winter?
Thinner.
What weight oil does an F150 use for winter months?
in the winter months i found in any vehicle to use 5w-30 in the winter months being that it;s a thinner oil and run 10 w-40 in the summer being that it's thicker, cuz the thicker the oil is the longer it takes to warm up and start flowing than thinner oil does during the winter months, i made the mistake by putting the thicker oil in my truck during the winter when it really gets cold and it didnt want to start at all, i had to use a forced heater to unthaw it..
Does oil get thicker at high temps?
Engine oil does not get "thicker" at high temperatures it gets thinner.
Should you use a thicker oil or a thinner oil in a mercury tracer during cold winter temperatures?
Use exactly what your owners manual recommends. That is more than likely SAE 10w30 which works well in all seasons.
Do you use thicker oil in the winter i have a 2005 Impala 3.4?
Just use a 5w20 oil all the time. Use a thinner oil in winter if you live in a cold climate, but a 5w20 oil can be used in most all situations. In extreme cold, a thinner oil will travel up to the valve train way sooner, thus protecting your engine.
Does engine oil become thinner with extreme outside temperatures?
It is thinner when warmer, and thicker when colder.
What type of oil for 1994 probe gt?
In the summer 10w-30 in the winter time 5w-30. Use thicker oil in the warm, and thinner in the winter so the oil can reach the top of the head quicker in turn warming the engine faster.
Why do we use a thinner oil in the winter than in summer.?
Thinner weight oil flows more easily that thicker oil. Most new cars today use SAE 0w-20 or SAE 5w-20 weight oil. This weight will protect you in all temperatures. If however you drive an older car that uses SAE 10w-30 or SAE 10w-40 weight oil then you might want to use a slightly lower weight oil in extreme cold.
Why would you use heavier oil in your car?
Heavier oil is best used during the warmer parts of the year. While thinner oil is best used during winter, as thick oil may become too sluggish in the cold.
Is petrol a thinner liquid than diesel oil?
yes it is thinner because diesel has more particles in it that petrol does which makes just that little bit thicker.:)
Is gear lube is thinner than motor oil or automatic transmission fluid?
Gear lube is thicker than both ATF and motor oil.Gear lube is thicker than both ATF and motor oil.
Is thin oil more slippery than thick oil?
No. A thinner oil would be just like water so it wouldn't stick unless it was on a slippery surface. But the thicker the oil the slippery it will be.
