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Re: Synthetic vs. Conventional oil. Why does synthetic leak?
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 11/14/2000

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At lower temperatures (like below 0F), the 5W-30 will be thinner in viscosity than the 10W-30. However, at higher temperatures (around 212F) the 5W-30 and the 10W-30 should have the same viscosity.

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