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What is the W viscosity?

April 26, 2017viscosity

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What is the W viscosity?

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The W literally stands for Winter grade. In order for an oil to be classified a W grade, it must not exceed specific cold crank viscosity and pumpability tests at specific temperatures (e.g. to be classified as a 0W oil, must not exceed 6200cP at -35C.