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What is meaning of 10 and 30 in sae 10w30?

Anonymous

∙ 12y ago

Updated: 10/22/2022

The 10W stands for 10 winter. The oil is a 10 weight oil at cold temperatures and becomes a 30 weight oil when it is at full operating temperatures. This way it is a mult-vicrosity oil and can be used in the winter and in the summer.

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∙ 12y ago

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