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Re: 5-30/10-30 whats the diff?
Posted to Open Discussion Forum on 2/28/2000 15 Replies

In regard to the oil viscosity questions, most of the comments so far are correct. The "W" in SAE 5W-30 and SAE 10W-30 stands for winter. The multigrades, like 5W-30 and 10W-30, are designed to have the viscosity of the first number (by the W) at cold temperat... Login to read more.

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