What are the effects of high oil viscosity on the engine?
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High oil viscosity affects the engine in the following ways: Excessive oil viscosity increases the resistance during engine operation, leading to higher fuel consumption. It also makes it harder to form a protective oil film on mechanical surfaces, resulting in increased noise and accelerated wear of engine components during high-speed operation. As the engine operates, internal temperatures rise, causing the oil to thin. Therefore, selecting the appropriate oil viscosity is crucial for effectively reducing engine wear. Naturally aspirated engines can typically use 30-weight oil, turbocharged engines may opt for 40-weight oil, while large-displacement, high-revving, high-performance naturally aspirated engines might require 60-weight oil.