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ELI5: engine oil numbers
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On engine oil marked 5w-30, why is the latter number higher than the first. According to engine oil manufacturers sources, the numbers indicate viscosity. 5W indicates a cold engine (winter) and 30 at normal operating temperature. But the viscosity of oil drops when heated, so why is it a higher number?
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