Kirkynut's Jimny (aka Daddy's Tractor) - The Evolution continues...
- helijohn
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Been working hard innit. :laugh:kirkynut wrote: Oil change done today.Kirkynut
Regarding SAE 5W am I right in thinking the oil will be much the same viscosity at a certain temperature. Assuming the ambient temperature is 14°C the oil will flow much the same 5/30 or 10/30. If the temp drops to -20°C then the 5W oil will flow better.
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- Daniel30
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do you not have to change the oil filter when you do an oil change? Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
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Daniel30 wrote: Good job jobbed then
I do religiously. Sometimes I change the filter and keep the oil.
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Daniel30 wrote: Good job jobbed then
Er... yes. I didn't mention the filter as I've never known anyone to change the oil and not the filter.
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helijohn wrote:
Been working hard innit. :laugh:kirkynut wrote: Oil change done today.Kirkynut
Regarding SAE 5W am I right in thinking the oil will be much the same viscosity at a certain temperature. Assuming the ambient temperature is 14°C the oil will flow much the same 5/30 or 10/30. If the temp drops to -20°C then the 5W oil will flow better.
The first number is it's viscosity when hot and thinnest and the second when it's cold and thickest.
So when hot it'll be a little thinner and get to places better but might get past the rings a little easier as a result and burn a little more. We are talking such a small amount though.
When cold it'll be a little thinner than the 10w40 I've been using so will be better for cold starts.
I've used fully synthetic too, so it ought to do a better job too!
Kirkynut
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kirkynut wrote:
Daniel30 wrote: Good job jobbed then
Er... yes. I didn't mention the filter as I've never known anyone to change the oil and not the filter.
Kirkynut
As I have no mechanical knowledge whatsoever :woohoo: I was just wondering as you hadn't covered many miles between changes so I was just checking
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