What is 0W-40 oil used for?

The 0W40 engine oils from ADDINOL are high-quality multigrade oils, based on oils of the latest synthesis technology combined with powerful and innovative additives. The oils have excellent performance and cold start behaviour. They are used in powerful petrol and diesel engines in passenger cars and vans.

What happens if I use 0W-40 instead of 5w40?

However, the two are not on the same level when exposed to cool surroundings. The 0w40 will withstand extreme cold due to its low viscosity. 5w40 will bring its best in extreme conditions, but not at the same level as its companion. If you live in relatively cold to warmer areas, the 5w40 will serve you perfectly.

What cars use 0W-40 synthetic oil?

0W-40 motor oil 0W-40 oils are recommended by automakers for many types of European vehicles, including Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and Volkswagen. The viscosity is gaining popularity with American automakers for high performance engines in both cars and pickup trucks.

What is the meaning of 0W-40?

What does 0W-40 mean? Castrol’s full synthetic 0W-40 motor oil has been liquid engineered to flow like 0 Weight oil in winter temperatures, but to have the viscosity of a 40 Weight engine oil once full operating temperature has been achieved.

Is 0W-40 good oil?

From the SAE numbers, we can tell that 0W-40 oil has a higher number after ‘W’ than the 5W-30 oil. This implies that 0W-40 oil offers better resistance to thinning and thermal breakdown, making it a recommended oil for high temp regions.

Is 0W-40 synthetic?

Keeps engines running like new in all driving conditions Mobil 1™ FS 0W-40 advanced full synthetic motor oil is engineered to deliver excellent all-around performance in gasoline and diesel engines (without Diesel Particulate Filters or DPFs) with the latest technological advancements.

Is 0W-40 better than 5W-30?

Suitable Temperature When it gets hot, 0W-40 oil shows better performance than 5W-30, with the ability to perform well up to +40℃. 5W-30 motor oil only flows normally up to +35℃. This implies that 0W-40 may be well-suited to engines that run at a higher operating temp.

Is 5W thicker than 0W?

The 0W-30 engine oil is a lower viscosity than a 5W-30 meaning it is thinner.

What does OW stand for in motor oil?

– WINTER 0
Snowflakes. W – WINTER. 0 – tells you how the oil will flow in colder temperatures. The lower the number, the faster the oil will flow to critical engine parts at startup in the cold.

Is 0W-40 thicker than 5W30?

Now let’s compare them when cold. As you can see above, 0W40 at 79.9 cSt when cold, is definitely thicker than 5W30 at 62.4 cSt when cold. In fact, 0W40 is a substantial 28% thicker when cold, even though it is rated as a “0”wt when cold, which most people would expect to be thinner than a cold rated 5W.