What do oil grades mean?
5w 30 Synthetic Oil: This is a multi-viscosity motor oil suitable for various weather conditions. The “5w” represents its low-temperature viscosity, indicating it flows like a 5-weight oil when cold. The “30” represents its high-temperature viscosity, meaning it maintains a thickness equivalent to a 30-weight oil when the engine is operating at its regular temperature.
5w 20 Synthetic Oil: Similar to 5w 30, this synthetic oil has a lower low-temperature viscosity (flows like a 5-weight oil) but is slightly thinner at high temperatures (equivalent to a 20-weight oil). It’s often used in newer vehicles for improved fuel efficiency.
0w40 Synthetic Oil: This oil is designed for extreme cold-start conditions (flows like a 0-weight oil when cold) while maintaining a thicker viscosity at high temperatures (equivalent to a 40-weight oil). It’s commonly used in high-performance and European vehicles.
75w90 Synthetic Gear Oil: This is a synthetic gear oil used in manual transmissions and differentials. The “75w” indicates its low-temperature viscosity (flows like a 75-weight oil when cold), and “90” represents its high-temperature viscosity.
5w-20 Synthetic Oil: Similar to 5w 20, this oil flows like a 5-weight oil when cold but maintains a slightly thinner viscosity at high temperatures (equivalent to a 20-weight oil). It’s commonly used in modern engines for fuel efficiency.
0w 30 Synthetic Oil: This oil is designed for cold weather and flows like a 0-weight oil at low temperatures while maintaining a slightly thicker viscosity than 0w 20 at high temperatures.
10w30 Synthetic Oil: This oil has a moderate low-temperature viscosity (flows like a 10-weight oil when cold) and maintains that viscosity at high temperatures. It’s suitable for a wide range of vehicles and conditions.
0w16 Synthetic Oil: Designed for extremely cold conditions, this oil flows like a 0-weight oil when cold but has a thicker viscosity at high temperatures than 0w 20 or 0w 30.
15w 40 Synthetic Diesel Oil: This oil is designed specifically for diesel engines. It flows like a 15-weight oil when cold and maintains that viscosity at high temperatures.
15w50 Synthetic Oil: Suitable for high-performance engines, this oil flows like a 15-weight oil when cold but has a thicker viscosity at high temperatures (equivalent to a 50-weight oil).
80w90 Synthetic Gear Oil: This synthetic gear oil flows like an 80-weight oil when cold and maintains that viscosity at high temperatures. It’s commonly used in trucks and SUVs.
When Gary’s does an oil change in Langley we always research what oil is best for your vehicle.
