Which Motor Oil Viscosity Grade is the Highest?
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W60 motor oil has the highest viscosity. The number following "W" indeed indicates the oil's viscosity at 100 degrees Celsius, with a larger number representing higher viscosity. The subsequent number primarily denotes the oil's high-temperature resistance performance target—the higher the value, the better the oil's protective function under high temperatures. Below are the functions of motor oil: 1. Friction Reduction: A sufficiently thick oil film separates the relatively sliding component surfaces, thereby reducing wear. 2. Sealing: Motor oil can form a sealing ring between the piston rings and pistons, reducing gas leakage and preventing external contaminants from entering. 3. Rust Prevention: Lubricating oil adheres to component surfaces, protecting them from contact with water, air, acidic substances, and harmful gases. 4. Cushioning: When pressure in the engine cylinder rises sharply, suddenly increasing the load on pistons, piston skirts, connecting rods, and crankshaft bearings, this load is transmitted and lubricated through the bearings, cushioning the impact load. 5. Cleaning: High-quality motor oil can carry carbon deposits, sludge, and worn metal particles from engine components back to the oil pan through circulation, flushing away contaminants generated on the working surfaces of the components via the flow of the lubricating oil.