Why do low viscosity oils need stronger additives?

[camrydriver111]

I've seen oil experts saying that a low viscosity oil like 0W16 needs a strong additive package to protect against wear.

I thought the number one thing to prevent wear is maintaining MOFT?

I assume an engine is engineered where 0W16 can comfortably give you MOFT.

If MOFT is maintained, why would a thinner oil need more additives than a thick one?

 

[Brian123]

I've seen oil experts saying that a low viscosity oil like 0W16 needs a strong additive package to protect against wear.

I thought the number one thing to prevent wear is maintaining MOFT?

I assume an engine is engineered where 0W16 can comfortably give you MOFT.

If MOFT is maintained, why would a thinner oil need more additives than a thick one?

Really, you have been on this Board since 2014 or so, and you are asking this question!

Who are these Oil Experts you are talking about, invite them 2 come on this Board, because we have none here. LOL

 

[MolaKule]

I've seen oil experts saying that a low viscosity oil like 0W16 needs a strong additive package to protect against wear.

I thought the number one thing to prevent wear is maintaining MOFT?

I assume an engine is engineered where 0W16 can comfortably give you MOFT.

If MOFT is maintained, why would a thinner oil need more additives than a thick one?

What is your definition of "strong additive package?"

It has been previously explained that a judicious mix of specific base oils and selected additive compounds can be used to achieve MOFT performance goals in low viscosity engine oils.

 

[Propflux01]

Really, you have been on this Board since 2014 or so, and you are asking this question!

Who are these Oil Experts you are talking about, invite them 2 come on this Board, because we have none here. LOL

The poster below your post, and above mine is an expert.