Originally Posted By: FZ1
Well,boys,if runnin' a thinner oil on start up ain't better,then how come they invented multi-weight oils?????
A 0w-20 or 5w-30 (or any multi-viscosity oil) is still more viscous at cold start-up then when it's hot. Pumpability when cold to provide adequate lubrication ... that's the main reason for multi viscosity oils.
Well,boys,if runnin' a thinner oil on start up ain't better,then how come they invented multi-weight oils?????
A 0w-20 or 5w-30 (or any multi-viscosity oil) is still more viscous at cold start-up then when it's hot. Pumpability when cold to provide adequate lubrication ... that's the main reason for multi viscosity oils.