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Engine oil does not get "thicker" at high temperatures it gets thinner.
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What is the Difference in 10w 30 and 15w 40 oil?
15w40 is thicker at all temps vs 10w30.
Which oil is thicker when hot sae20w - 40 or SAE40?
40 is thicker. 20w 40 means its 40 weight at normal and hot temps and 20 weight at winter temperatures. 40 stays 40 at all times.
What kind of oil for a VW 1998 cabrio?
Any kind of oil you choose. 5w30 will be thinner thus can burn faster but better for MPG...15w40 will be thicker put keeps oil pressure higher once engine reaches higher temps
Which one is thicker water or oil?
Oil is thicker than water
Which is thicker oil 10w30 or 20w 50?
20W50 is the " thicker " oil
Causes for high oil pressure in a Saturn ls2?
A cause for high oil pressure could be related to the type of oil that is being used in the vehicle. Thicker based oils such as 10w40 and higher could cause high oil pressure.
Which oil is thicker 10w or 5 w?
The higher the number the thicker the oil.
How do you increase oil pressure on 350?
You can search on google for how to grind out a small circle around the oil pickup on the block. You can upgrade to a high volume oil pump. You can have the oil journals flushed. You can use a thicker oil.
What oil is thicker 10w30 or 5w20?
10w30 is thicker than 5w20
Is thicker oil better in summer?
only if your engine has trouble keeping the oil pressure up. If it hasn't a thicker oil won't do you any good.
What is the air conditioning oil capacity of a 1997 Chevy Cavalier?
8 oz. of PAG 46, or PAG 100, or PAG 150 the numbers mean higher the number the thicker the oil. Thicker oil is better in high temp. situations..... p.s. 8 oz. of oil + 2 12 oz. cans of 134a. (if it is completely out)
Is milk thicker than oil?
no but depends what oil???
