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Re: What does the 'W' mean?
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 2/12/2006

If thats the case Bill, why does the test engine we use for our students reach 320 kPa when cold at idle and 280 kPa when hot at idle - same speed???? Surely this shows that the oil (20W 50) "thins" out at higher temps.

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