What is the Suitable Oil Viscosity Grade for Winter?

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Nadine
07/29/25 11:28am
5W-40 oil is suitable for external temperature ranges from -30°C to 40°C; while 10W-30 oil is suitable for external temperature ranges from -25°C to 30°C. Both of these are acceptable. Details are as follows: 1. Lubricant labeling: The viscosity of lubricating oil is often indicated using SAE grade labels, such as SAE40, SAE50, or SAE15W-40, SAE5W-40. The 'W' stands for winter, and the smaller the number before it, the better the oil's low-temperature fluidity, indicating a lower usable environmental temperature and better engine protection during cold starts. 2. Oil temperature resistance: 5W withstands external low temperatures of -30°C, 10W withstands -25°C, 15W withstands -20°C, 20W withstands -15°C, 30 withstands external high temperatures of 30°C, 40 withstands 40°C, and 50 withstands 50°C.
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