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20w-50 indicates Synthetic-oil

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Q: What is the difference between the SAE 20w-50 and 20w-50 lubricating oil?
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What is the difference between 20w50 and SAE 50?

SAE 50 is a single weight oil that is 50 weight when cold or hot. SAE 20w50 is a multi-grade oil. When cold it flows as a 20 weight oil and therefore flows much easier. At full operating temperature it flows as a 50 weight oil. The W stands for winter.


What type of oil to use in a 1985 Volkswagen 1900cc joker engine?

SAE 20w50 synthetic.


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if using your bike in the summer use sae 20w50 but for starts below 50 degrees use sae 10w40


What weight of oil should be used in a 1997 883 sportster?

SAE 20w50 100% synthetic oil.


Can you use sae 20w40 lubricating oil in place of sae 15w40 in your cummins engine?

No, use exactly what Cummins recommends and nothing else.


Can you use SAE 20W50 engine oil as temporary replacement for jeep wrangler sport 2001 transmission fluid?

NO no, you will ruine trans.


What the difference between SAE 20 oil and SAE 20w?

Check out this URL: http://www.upmpg.com/tech_articles/motoroil_viscosity/ I believe your question will be answered there.


What is the difference between JIC hydraulic fittings and a sae flare fitting?

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What oil do you use for a 2008 heritage softail classic?

The recommended viscosity grade for use in all temperatures is SAE 20W50 for your 2008 Heritage


Can you mix 20w50 and sae 50 motor oil?

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If you have a 1998 Kawasaki vulcan 800 what oil should you use?

According to the Kawasaki site you should use SE class SAE 10W40, 10W50, 20W40 or 20W50 oil for the engine. You use SAE 10W oil for the front fork.


What is the difference between SAE 10 and SAE 10W?

SAE 10W could be using in larger of range temperature, so SAE with W character also means suitable for winter season as well as tropical season or ambient temperature. this SAE 10W also means multi grade oil. thanks