Originally Posted By: JoelB
The problem is that people still assume a thicker oil provides better wear protection. Which I have never seen a shred of conclusive proof for that.
http://papers.sae.org/922342/
The relationship between viscosity and engine performance
monograde paper showing other variables at play
http://papers.sae.org/810330/
The relationship between viscosity and engine performance part 2
edit, ooops, and forgot
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/1036066/1
The problem is that people still assume a thicker oil provides better wear protection. Which I have never seen a shred of conclusive proof for that.
http://papers.sae.org/922342/
The relationship between viscosity and engine performance
monograde paper showing other variables at play
http://papers.sae.org/810330/
The relationship between viscosity and engine performance part 2
edit, ooops, and forgot
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/1036066/1
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