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Re: Question about engine oil
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 9/29/2003 8 Replies

According to SAE J300, which is the industry standard, here are the basic viscosity specifications:

SAE 5W = Oils are tested for cold cranking viscosity at -30C, pumping viscosity at -35C and must be at least 3.8 cSt kinematic viscosity at 100C.

SAE 10W = ... Login to read more.

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