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Can you mix different weights of motor oil?
Of course you can but when you do you are changing the viscosity of the oil. Your engine requires a certain weight or viscosity of oil. Use only the weight oil recommended by the manufacture.
Why viscosity is important for engine oil?
Viscosity tells you the speed at which the oil will flow. The lower the viscosity the faster the oil will flow at 210 degrees fahrenheit as in an SAE30 weight oil. Any oil with a W attached such as SAE 10w30 means the oil was tested at a cold temperature and will flow as a 10 weight when it is cold and then performs as a 30 weight at 210 degrees.
What determines oil weight?
Oil weight, actually a measure of viscosity, is determined by the grade of oil, and the amount and type of thickening agents blended in it.
Is straight weight oil like non detergent oil?
No. It has to do with how thick the oil is (viscosity) at different temperatures.
What is 5w-30 motor oil?
It is a multi-viscosity oil that is 5 weight when it is cold and becomes 30 weight when it is hot.
How much does 90 weight oil weight?
A US gallon of 90 weight oil weighs approximately 6.8 pounds. An Imperial gallon of 90 weight oil weigh approximately 8 pounds.
What weight oil viscosity for 1987 Jeep Comanche 4.0L?
10w30
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 type of engine oil viscosity does 656 farmall tractor require?
30 weight, we use Case IH motor oil 30 weight.
How much does 15w40 m0tor oil weigh?
One quart of oil = 1.88 pounds The viscosity of the oil has no bearing on actual weight.
What type of oil goes into Ford Transit 350 back wheel drive gearbox?
Around 90 weight gear oil. Check owners manual for viscosity but that should be close or a better auto parts store can look it up for you. 90 is pretty much standard for a lot of diffs.
What is the difference between single viscosity oil an mulit-viscosity oil?
Single viscosity is high quality oil. Mulit-viscosity oil is used for in the winter.
