How to Identify the Grade of Engine Oil?
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Identifying the grade of engine oil is as follows: 1. API quality classification: The "S" series represents oil for gasoline engines. The "C" series represents oil for diesel engines. When both "S" and "C" letters are present, it indicates that the oil is suitable for both gasoline and diesel engines. 2. SAE viscosity classification: 10W-40 is its SAE standard viscosity value. The viscosity value first indicates that this oil is a multi-grade oil. "W" stands for WINTER, and the number before "W" represents the flow performance at low temperatures. The smaller the number, the better the starting performance at low temperatures. The number after "W" represents the stability of the oil at high temperatures (i.e., the possibility of thinning). The larger the number, the better the high-temperature stability performance of the oil.