much power difference bwtn 5w30 and 10w30?
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much power difference bwtn 5w30 and 10w30?
would there be much power differences if i used mobil1 10w30 instead of 5w30? reason being that im burring a little bit of oil and my friend recommended that i switch from 5w for a thicker 10w. i feel that i might be losing power. should i change into thicker oil because im burnin oil?
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Re: much power difference bwtn 5w30 and 10w30? (F120man)
once engine is warmed up, the oils are at the same viscosity.
I'll try to explain from a story I read 20 years ago......
in 5w30
5 = viscosity rating at 20 degrees F oil temp
w = multiweight oil
30 = viscosity rating at 200 degrees F oil temp
Don't quote me on the temps, it has been 20 years!
A quick Google search will help.
I'll try to explain from a story I read 20 years ago......
in 5w30
5 = viscosity rating at 20 degrees F oil temp
w = multiweight oil
30 = viscosity rating at 200 degrees F oil temp
Don't quote me on the temps, it has been 20 years!
A quick Google search will help.
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