What is the difference between 0W30 and 0W40 engine oil?
1 Answers
The difference between 0W30 and 0W40 engine oil lies in their high-temperature fluidity: 0W30 engine oil has a kinematic viscosity of 30 at 100 degrees Celsius, while 0W40 has a kinematic viscosity of 40 at the same temperature. Kinematic viscosity is the ratio of the dynamic viscosity of a fluid to its density at the same temperature. Engine oil is used for lubricating internal combustion engines, with its main functions being to reduce friction and wear on moving parts, and to remove sludge and varnish from the engine. Engine oil also neutralizes acids produced from fuel combustion and lubricant oxidation, improves piston ring sealing, and cools the engine by carrying heat away from moving components.