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What does the w in 10W-30 mean?

Anonymous

∙ 16y ago

Updated: 10/22/2022

10w means the coldstart viscocity. ---30w is the viscocty at engine operating temperature. By zoomy 10w means the coldstart viscocity. ---30w is the viscocty at engine operating temperature. the w is weight By zoomy

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∙ 16y ago

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What does the w stand for 10w30?

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