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Why do we use a thinner oil in the winter than in summer.?
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Thinner weight oil flows more easily that thicker oil. Most new cars today use SAE 0w-20 or SAE 5w-20 weight oil. This weight will protect you in all temperatures. If however you drive an older car that uses SAE 10w-30 or SAE 10w-40 weight oil then you might want to use a slightly lower weight oil in extreme cold.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 8y agoBecause - with colder winter temperatures, a thinner oil will flow more easily.
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