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Re: Healthy oil or not, 5W20. Is lighter better?
Posted to Technical Theory Forum on 7/17/2002 23 Replies

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If one can maintain adequate pressure and flow, thinner is better. Reduced bearing clearances typically require lower viscosities to maintain adequate lubricant flow. Taken to the opposite extreme, hi... Login to read more.

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