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SAE VISCOSITY CLASSES
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The SAE classes (viscosity) should be selected
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in accordance with the average seasonal air
temperature.
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Applying the SAE classes exactly on the basis
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of the outside air temperatures would necessi-
tate frequently changing the engine oil. The tem-
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perature limits for the SAE classes should
therefore be regarded as reference tempera-
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tures and the actual air temperature may be
higher or lower for a short period of time.
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* How to check engine oil specification
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Example:
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0W, 5W, 10W, 15W, 20W, 25W 20, 30, 40, 50, 60
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Winter oil viscosity
(W: Winter)
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• The numerical, for example SAE 10W, relates
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to viscosity at particular temperature and the
alphabet "W" indicates the oil's suitability for
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colder temperature.
For summer oil viscosity, higher numbers mean
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higher viscosities.
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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Summer oil viscosity
Engine
The viscosity should be selected according to outside temperature. Do
not switch to a different viscosity in the event of brief temperature
fluctuations.
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