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Good Evening Everyone,
This may seem like a dumb question.....but I never really understood what the first number and second number represent. I think one is the wieght or thickness...yes?
Thanks,
George
quote:10 means the oil behaves as a 10 weight oil (thin) when it is cold. This makes it flow well when the cold engine is first started. W means Winter 30 means the oil will behave as a 30 weight after it is warm. This puts a thicker protective film on the metal parts than a 10 weight would. This "multi-weight" oil provides good starting capability and protection in cold weather and good protection for the engine after it is up to operating temperature.
Originally posted by George Farra: Good Evening Everyone, This may seem like a dumb question.....but I never really understood what the first number and second number represent. I think one is the wieght or thickness...yes? Thanks, George
quote:yes, I never used to lay awake at night worrying about my engines until I found this site.
Originally posted by George Farra: Thanks Guys This site rules! I've never been so concerned about motor oil in my life! George
quote:haha I can relate to that!
Originally posted by CJH:quote:yes, I never used to lay awake at night worrying about my engines until I found this site.
Originally posted by George Farra: Thanks Guys This site rules! I've never been so concerned about motor oil in my life! George
quote:Holy cow! That is exactly what happened to me!!!!
Originally posted by CJH:quote:yes, I never used to lay awake at night worrying about my engines until I found this site.
Originally posted by George Farra: Thanks Guys This site rules! I've never been so concerned about motor oil in my life! George
quote:Good 4 U! You have a life!!
Originally posted by jorton: I'm not loosing any sleep, BUT.... wife is worried. grass is tall. have too many full jugs in the shed for recycling. truck is dirty. i'm confused. And I'm leaving on a 3000 mile cross country trip next week. I'm going to change my oil and filter saturday and I don't know what to get. Maybe 2 quarts 10/30, 2 quarts 30 hd and 2 quarts mobil 1. Joe