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What is viscocity of oil?

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Viscosity refers to how thick or thin the oil is and its rating is the length of time it takes to flow out of a hole. An oil is rated for viscosity by heating it to a specific temperature and the allowing it to flow out of a specifically sized hole. If it flows quickly it gets a low rating. If it flows slowly it gets a high rating

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