Is 15w40 Suitable for Summer Use?
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15w40 grade engine oil is suitable for summer use. More information about engine oil is as follows: 1. According to seasonal classification, there are three types of engine oil used in cars: one for summer, one for winter, and one for all seasons. 2. The reason engine oil has different grades is mainly because different types of oil serve different purposes. Generally, winter engine oil has lower viscosity, summer engine oil has higher viscosity, and all-season oil has moderate viscosity. 3. The 'w' in engine oil stands for winter. The lower the number before 'w', the lower the oil's viscosity, making it suitable for colder environments. The number after 'w' represents the maximum temperature the oil can withstand; the higher this number, the higher the temperature the oil can be used in.