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Old 09-03-2020, 11:01 AM   #19
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Originally Posted by Tokay444 View Post
It's really not all that complicated if you just say, "The number preceding the W only factors in approaching and below freezing."
But the thing is, that's not exactly the case at all. For many oils, depending on the second number, a 5W can have SIGNIFICANTLY lower viscosity than a 0W even at or well below freezing temperatures. Unless I am misunderstanding what point you're trying to make with that statement?
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