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Old 08-18-2013, 02:16 AM   #14
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A 0W20 will flow LIKE a 0 weight at cold temperatures. Would a 0W40 have the same flow at cold temps? no way. these are just classifications and the numbers only give approximate ranges. At 40C a 0w40 would have nearly twice the viscosity as a 0W20 so if you want to minimise wear on cold start ups you need to reduce both numerical values.
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