What is the applicable range of Shell 10W40 engine oil?
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10W40 engine oil meets the requirements under objective conditions at temperatures above -25°C, with a kinematic viscosity specification between 12.5mm²/s and 16.3mm²/s at 100°C. Below is the relevant introduction: 1. 10W40 specification: The 10 represents the minimum operating temperature of the oil at -25°C, W stands for Winter, and 40 indicates the high-temperature viscosity of the oil, with a kinematic viscosity of 14.5 cSt at 100°C. The W in the designation stands for Winter; 2. The preceding number represents the oil's low-temperature fluidity—the smaller the number, the better the low-temperature fluidity. The number after W represents the oil viscosity grade at 100°C—the larger this number, the better the protection the oil provides to the engine at high temperatures.