oil grades xplain please
01 December 2002 | 09:21 PM
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From: ex UK [SE], now Sunshine State [QLD,AUS]
ok, so I can see roughly what 10W30 means...
...but what does it mean specifically.
Does it mean the oil is adequate for a temp range of 10ºF to 300ºF
(which is -12ºC to +149ºC BTW).
Not sure what the operating temp for oil is in an average engine, something over 100ºC though.
...but what does it mean specifically.
Does it mean the oil is adequate for a temp range of 10ºF to 300ºF
(which is -12ºC to +149ºC BTW).
Not sure what the operating temp for oil is in an average engine, something over 100ºC though.
02 December 2002 | 07:44 AM
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NO! it`s too thin. A 5/30 is the minimum. You would be better off with a fully synthetic oil if your engine is well run in and a 10/40 or a 15/50 from the likes of Mobil 1 or Millers 300v competition would suit your engine and give extra protection.
Subaru 2000/1 Rally team used Miller oils. The sae number represents the "thickness" or viscosity of the oil when cold/hot.
Hope this helps.
Bob
Subaru 2000/1 Rally team used Miller oils. The sae number represents the "thickness" or viscosity of the oil when cold/hot.
Hope this helps.
Bob
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