What do the numbers 5w-30 in engine oil represent?
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The following are the meanings represented by 5w-30 in engine oil: 1. In engine oil 5W30, the "5" indicates the low-temperature fluidity of the oil. The smaller the number, the lower the ambient temperature it can be used in, and the better its ability to protect the engine during cold starts. The number 5 represents resistance to external low temperatures of -30°C. 2. The number 30 represents the kinematic viscosity standard at 100 degrees Celsius, which is 30. This number indicates the oil's high-temperature resistance. The larger the number, the better the oil's protective performance at high temperatures. 3. The letter W stands for winter. The smaller the number before the W, the lower the low-temperature viscosity, the better the low-temperature fluidity, and the lower the minimum applicable temperature.