Originally Posted By: TwsT
Please educate me.
How come, for example, Amsoil ATM 10W30, a 10W oil can have a pour point of -50deg.C.
But Amsoil XLM 5W20, a 5W oil gives a -43deg.C pour point?
So which one performs better in very cold weather? Thanks.
Think about this; anti-freeze/water is more viscous than plain water yet anti-freeze flows at much lower temperatures but during normal operation perform the same function. Engine oil is a mix of chemicals, some of which specifically modifies the pour point. The pour point is not taken into account in the SAE system.