Viscosity Redefined!

[david_ES2]

i remember when i told my dad i used 0w20 in the honda, he just kinda cringed at me. talking with some of my friends about cars and we get into the oil talk they give me the "W.T.F?" face when i tell them i use 0w20. then i explain to them then they give me that dumb-founded look.

 

[Bruce T]

Originally Posted By: kohnen
Oh, I get it. The first number is how many times thicker than water it is at room temperature. 5W means it's 5 times thicker than water at room temperature. 0W means it's zero times thicker than water.


Ha, they apparently think "W" stands for "Water" instead of "Winter." In this case, it stands for "Wacky science." SubLGT was being kind in omitting the poster's name and forum.