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15w means they are the viscosity (flow) when the oil is cold, the -30 and -40 is the viscosity of the oil when hot. Therefore the 15w-30 being the lower Viscosity means it will flow fast then the 15w-40 when the oil is hot.

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Q: What is Difference between 15w-30 and 15w-40 oil?
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