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Is SAE 30 thicker than 10w30?

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SAE 10W30 is an oil that has SAE 10W viscosity(thickness) at low temperatures, and SAE 30 viscosity at high temperatures. The W stands for 'Winter'. At operating temperature, there'll likely be little difference between SAE 30 and SAE 10W30. In theory, they're the same at high temperature, which is IIRC set at 100C.


People also ask, can I use 10w30 instead of SAE 30 in my lawn mower?

The answer is yes. Older engines can use the SAE30, while the 10W30 is for modern engines. Again, the SAE30 is better for warmer temperatures while the 10W30 is suitable for varying temperature range and improves cold weather starting.

Additionally, what is SAE 30 equivalent to? Obviously, SAE and ISO use two different scales to measure viscosity. SAE 10W is equivalent to ISO 32, SAE 20 is equivalent to ISO 46 and 68, and SAE 30 is equivalent to ISO 100.

Also to know, can you mix SAE 30 and 10w30?

You can mix straight weights like SAE 10 and SAE 30 or multi-grades like 10W30 and 10W40. Run your straight 30 during the summer if you want to.

Is 10w30 a 30 weight oil?

A straight 30 weight oil is 30 weight both when it is cold (that is, at the start-up of the motor) and hot (when the motor has reached operating temperatures). 10w30 weight oil is 10 weight when cold, and 30 weight when hot.

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Can I use 10w30 oil in my lawn mower?

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What is the best oil for lawn mowers?

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What happens if you put 2 cycle oil in a lawn mower?

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Can I use 10w40 instead of 10w30 in my lawn mower?

The only difference between 10w30 and 10w40 oil is their thickness at engine operating (hot) temperatures. In the past, it was common practice to switch to a higher viscosity oil as an engine got older, for example, using a 20w50 oil in place of the 10w40 recommended by the manufacturer.

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Can I use 20w50 oil in my lawn mower?

The short answer is yes, you can use 20w50 oil in a lawnmower but results may vary. The thicker viscosity of 30 weight oil assists air-cooled engines to keep them running cooler! SAE30 is very suitable for older, aged engines to use.

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What oil should I use in my Briggs and Stratton engine?

Use Briggs & Stratton SAE 30W Oil above 40°F (4°C) for all of our engines. Check oil level regularly. Air-cooled engines burn about an ounce of oil per cylinder, per hour. Fill to mark on dipstick.

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Can I use 5w20 in lawnmower?

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Can I use 30 weight oil in my car?

It is pefectly fine to use SAE 30 oil in place of the 10W30, as long as you never let the oil get below degrees 50C. SAE 30, has a certain 'slipperyness' when it is hot. (100 degree c measured), so when your car is running at normal temperature the oil flows properly.

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What is SAE 30 motor oil used for?

SAE 30 w is usually a (non detergent) motor oil that is usually used on small engines like lawn mowers, generators, and other 4stroke lawn and garden tools. 30 is the viscosity or how think it is.

Hesham Coelhinho

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Is it OK to mix different weights of motor oil?

Answer: Mixing two different motor oil weights to make your own custom viscosity does not work quite as simply as it sounds. There a couple of unknowns and even some potential complications that have to be considered. If you are insistent on SAE 40 oil, consider AMSOIL Synthetic Premium Protection 10W-40 Motor Oil.

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Can you use regular motor oil in a generator?

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Is SAE 30 Synthetic?

A special blend of synthetic base oil and a balanced additive system that exceeds the FC-W requirements for marine engine oil. Superior engine protection during startups, operation and storage. Recommended for gasoline/diesel inboard and stern drive engines. SAE 30.

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Are all SAE 30 oil the same?

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Helen Vyazmitinov

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How is engine oil made?

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Czeslawa Edwards

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Is SAE 5w30 synthetic oil?

The petroleum base oil alone may have the properties of an SAE 5 grade oil. When it's brand new, a 5W-30 conventional motor oil acts exactly like a 5W-30 synthetic motor oil.

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What is SAE 40 oil used for?

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Georgetta Saikov

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Does it matter what 5w30 oil I use?

If your car takes 5w30 oil and you put 5w30 oil in it, it'll be fine. Totally wrong, these days the spec compliance of an oil is often more important than the viscosity. Don't put any 5w30 in, put the correct 5w30 in.

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