When you look at a bottle of motor oil, you may notice that it comes with a label such as 5W-30 or 10W-30. The 5W indicates the viscosity of the oil when it is cold while the number 30 indicates the viscosity when the oil is warm. When driving a vehicle, it is important to have oils that have multiple viscosity levels.
This is because vehicles are likely to be driven in a wide variety of climates. In some cases, there may be large temperature swings during the day in a single location. Furthermore, the engine is likely to run better when it is warm, which means that the oil needs to operate at different levels to do its job properly.
Regular oil service can help keep engine parts lubricated and at a proper temperature. Visiting Andy Shaw Ford may make it possible to get required service.
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