What are the differences between 10w40 and 5w40 engine oil?

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LeKeegan
07/30/25 1:42am
Engine oil 10w40 and 5w40 have the following differences: 1. Different fluidity: The number before W represents the minimum temperature it can withstand. The smaller the number before W, the lower the low-temperature viscosity, the better the low-temperature fluidity, and the lower the applicable minimum temperature. 2. Different environmental temperatures: Compared with 10w40, 5w40 engine oil can adapt to lower minimum temperatures. Engine oil with a lower number before W can start the engine more easily in cold weather. To determine which one is better, it mainly depends on the driving environment of the vehicle. If the environmental temperature is lower, 5w40 is recommended.
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