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Posted: 03 Feb 2007, 17:44
by kit
It don't matter what oil I put in mine, it has all dripped out after a week
Posted: 03 Feb 2007, 23:21
by "WEAZLECHIN"
ok then, oil is thicker when hot. yeah
Posted: 04 Feb 2007, 17:16
by kevtherev
An oil is rated for viscosity by heating it to a specified temperature, and then allowing it to flow out of a specifically sized hole. Its viscosity rating is determined by the length of time it takes to flow out of the hole. If it flows quickly, it gets a low rating. If it flows slowly, it gets a high rating.
Engines need oil that is thin enough for cold starts, and thick enough when the engine is hot. Since oil gets thinner when heated, and thicker when cooled, most of us use what are called multi-grade, or multi-viscosity oils. These oils meet SAE specifications for the low temperature requirements of a light oil and the high temperature requirements of a heavy oil. You will hear them referred to as multi-viscosity, all-season and all-weather oils.
can I suggest a misinterpretation