Viscosity – The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

• Automotive Engine Oil :

Monograde : 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60

Multigrade : 0W20, 5W20, 10W40, 15W40, etc.

Winter : 0W, 5W, 10W, 15W, 20W, 25W – Lower better

Summer : 20, 30, 40, 50, 60 – Higher better

• Automotive Gear Oil :

Monograde : 80, 90, 140

Multigrade : 75W90, 80W90, 85W140

Winter : 70W, 75W, 80W, 85W

Summer : 90, 140, 250

Viscosity – International Standards Organization Viscosity Grade

(ISO VG) Industrial Oils : 10 ~ 1500

Automotive Engine Oil Viscosity

 

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