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Old 06-11-2020, 09:45 AM   #50
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Originally Posted by 86zn6 View Post
Proper Oil Viscosity Is Crucial. You will notice in this chart below, 10w30 viscosity at 120c/250f is about the same as 5w20 at 100c/210f. Therefore when you use oil at 5w30, you can have the oil temp slightly higher at 120c in order to maintain the same viscosity as 0w20 at 100c.

Ref: https://www.elephantracing.com/tech-...d-engine-life/

Oil also needs to be over 100c in order to evaporate moisture mixed in the oil.
It does have to be over a 100c it can lower while not preferred, it will just evaporate slower.

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