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Engine Oil Numbers Explained

The numbers that represent different types of engine oil refer directly to the fluid’s viscosity. It’s important to start by noting that engine oil is used as an internal lubricant for the many moving internal components of the engine. As engines range in temperature from their lower starting temperature to their higher operating temperature, the oil, which, like any liquid, changes in viscosity. 

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Engine Oil Numbers Explained

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The numbers that represent different types of engine oil refer directly to the fluid’s viscosity. It’s important to start by noting that engine oil is used as an internal lubricant for the many moving internal components of the engine. As engines range in temperature from their lower starting temperature to their higher operating temperature, the oil, which, like any liquid, changes in viscosity. 
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