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How is the viscosity of an oil related to its SAE number?
the higher the SAE number, the thicker the oil and higher the viscosity of the oil.
Does cooking oil have a good viscosity?
Cooking oil has a semi-thick viscosity. It is thicker than water.
What does the weight of oil mean?
Example, 5/20 refers to the viscosity of oil at different temperatures. At cold temperatures, below freezing, the "viscosity" of the oil is "5" weight, meaning it is thinner and will flow easier. At higher temperatures, the oil is "20" weight meaning it is a little thicker to provide adequate lubrication. Lower viscosity oils may provide better fuel economy since being thinner will allow it to flow more easily. Refer to your owners manual for the proper viscosity of oil for you particular car/truck.
What is meant by the term viscosity when used in describing magma?
The ease with which it flows or how thin or thick it is. the more solid it is the higher the viscosity. As in Oil the thicker it is the higher the viscosity machine oil low viscosity, gearbox oil high viscosity.
What is oil viscosity?
Viscocisty is the physical properties of fluids (oil in this case) to resist flow. This can better be described as thickness. It is known that this property changes when the fluid (oil) rises in temperature. Viscosity is how THICK the oil is. Thin oil flows like water, thicker oil starts to flow more like honey. Lower numbers tend to be more like water.
What happens if you mix diesel oil and motor oil?
not much. it would change the viscosity of the oil. the diesel oil is much thicker than regular engine oil.
How does temperature affect viscosity of motor oil?
Yes. If the temperature changes enough, the viscosity of oil will change, too. Oil is designed to resist changes in viscosity with temperature changes, at least to a degree. But if the change (either hotter or colder) is extreme, then the viscocity will most certainly change. And, as you'd expect, as it gets hotter, the viscosity of oil decreases (it get thinner), and as it gets colder, the viscosity of oil increases (it gets thicker).
How does viscosity of a fuel oil affect the performance of fuel pump and injector in a diesel engine?
This situation presents an direct relationship between the oil viscosity and the work of the pump. The thicker the oil the more the pump most work to move it.
Why is viscosity important in motor oil?
Viscosity is the measurement of how thick the oil is. Colder climates require a thinner oil, like a 5w oil. W means weight. Hotter climates require thicker oil so it will not "break down", or become too thin.
How does the castrol edge 10w60 differ from the 5w40?
Different viscosity and Winter ratings. The 10W60 is a heavier and thicker oil.
What are some applications of viscosity?
motor oil. higher viscosity better for hot weather, lower for winter
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.
