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Re: I'm confused, Mobile1 5W30 or 15W50 for summer (archive)
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Posted by sc400tom3 on June 14, 2000 at 07:24:48:

In Reply to: I'm confused, Mobile1 5W30 or 15W50 for summer? posted by E36er on June 14, 2000 at 00:01:06:

On a viscosity vs temperature graph 15W50 has a steeper slope than 5W30. Meaning, 15W50 changes viscosity more readily; very thick cold, very thin hot. 5W30 holds a more steady viscosity. 0W30 is even more stable.

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