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Old 01-15-2020, 10:38 PM   #32
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Originally Posted by Badmojo View Post
You do realize that a 5W30 has a higher viscosity at cold temps than a 0W40 right?
Actually with Mobil1 the 0w40 is higher viscosity at lower published temp (40C) than 5w30. The second number has more overall bearing on total viscosity than the first.

Refs:
https://mobiloil.com/en/motor-oils/m...il-1-esp#5W-30
https://mobiloil.com/en/motor-oils/m.../mobil-1#5W-30
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