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The weight of the oil and flow rate. The 5w30 will flow easier when cold than the 20w40. It is 5 weight oil when cold whereas the other is 20 weight when cold. When the oil reaches full operating temperature the 5w30 is 30 weight oil and the 20w40 is 40 weight.
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What is the difference in oil SAE 10w30 or SAE 20w40?
SAE 10w30 is better for lower temp and SAE 20w40 is the opposite better hotter temps.Thanks
What is the difference between 5w30 oil and 30 oil?
SAE 5w30 oil is an oil designed for cold and warm temperatures. It is basically a 5 weight oil when it is cold and becomes a 30 weight oil when it reaches full operating temperatures.
Viscosity of lube oil?
They can range greatly from 5W30 to 10W30 to 20W40 to 20W50, depending on the application, engine type, driving conditions. Best to check OEM specs
What is the difference between 5w30 and 5w40 oil?
5w40 is a heavier weight oil at full operating temperatures, but are the same weight when cold.
What is the difference between 5w-20 and 5w-30 oil?
5w20 is a little thinner at operating temps than 5w30
How do you get 20w40?
You can buy 20w40 oil. Mercursier, Yamalube, Amsoil, and other synthetic oils come in this weight. Or you could just use 10w40 if 20w40 is recommended.
5w20 oil vs 5w30 oil What is the difference?
Both behave the same when cold but the 5W30 is slightly more viscous at high (engine operating) temperature.
What is the difference 5w30 and 5w40 oil?
He 5w40 oil is a thicker oil at full operate temperatures than the 5W-30 oil.
What is the Difference between 5w-30 oil and 10w- 30 oil?
The main difference is cold flow ability. The 5w30 will flow better when cover over the 10w30. Once operating temperature is achieved, they are virtually the same.
What is the difference between 5-20 and 5-30 motor oil?
The main difference is that 5w20 is thinner at operating temperatures than 5w30. They both have similar cold flow ability.
Which is the best engine oil for Hero Honda Splendor?
best is 20w40 grade engine oil.
Could marine SAE30 engine oil be re blended for 20w40 engine oil?
Mixing oil weights is a NO,NO.
