The Difference Between All those Numbers, Getting to Know Motor Oil

The Society of Automotive Engineers standardized the motor oil market by grading oil viscosity and making it easier for motor oil manufacturers to give you what you need. The trick then becomes simple as knowing what you need. The most popular viscosity gradings are 0, 5, 10, 15, and 25. The W suffix, which is often seen on many motor oils, stands for winter. Winter optimized motor oil will be able to work well in cold weather conditions.
These different grades of viscosity are now made available with more options than ever. Those options come in the form of differing motor oil types.
In order to pick the right oil for the job, you will need know a little about engine oil. There are various kinds of motor oil. Each di