What do the specifications of motor oil mean?

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DiJesse
07/30/25 1:19am
Motor oil specifications indicate viscosity and quality. Taking 15W40 as an example, the 'W' stands for Winter. The smaller the number before the 'W', the better the oil's low-temperature fluidity, meaning it can be used in lower environmental temperatures. The number after the 'W' represents the oil's kinematic viscosity at 100 degrees Celsius, with higher numbers indicating higher viscosity. The '40' indicates the oil's high-temperature resistance, with larger numbers indicating better protective performance at high temperatures. Motor oil, engine oil, or engine lubricant is a substance enhanced with additives in base oil, primarily containing anti-wear additives, detergents, dispersants, and multi-grade oil viscosity index improvers. Motor oil is used for lubricating internal combustion engines.
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