Multigrade oils typically begin as base oils, such as 10W. Then viscosity-index modifiers (polymers) are added in an effort to stabilize the viscosity. This allows a 10W40 oil to flow like a 10W at cold temperatures and a 40W at higher temperatures. In other words, multigrade oils are formulated to pass viscosity tests across a range of weights. For example, 10W30 meets the requirements for 10-weight at cold temperatures and 30-weight at high temps.Regarding 5w30 oil viscosity, is the following true? ?
the advantage of the thinner oil is that oil pressure and flow will reach the upper end faster, decreasing the amount of wear to related parts. also the thinner oil is advantageous to you by decreasing the amount of work that the engine has to do to get the oil to circulate. the oils viscosity should not change that fast really, but i am truly unsure what your question is. the oil will thicken to its needed level.
It is just the opposite. The oil is thicker when it is cold.
This is true...it's heat activated
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