LIGHT ENGINE OILS for Improved Subzero Operation

500173

01/01/1950

Event
Pre-1964 SAE Technical Papers
Authors Abstract
Content
STARTING ability of engines is improved when 5W oil replaces 10W oil at low temperatures, according to the author. In fact, he reports that the average increase in cranking speed is 33%, in comparable engines under similar conditions.
At the same time, he shows, there is only a moderate increase in oil consumption and no significant increase in wear with the 5W oils.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/500173
Pages
8
Citation
RAVIOLO, V., "LIGHT ENGINE OILS for Improved Subzero Operation," SAE Technical Paper 500173, 1950, https://doi.org/10.4271/500173.
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Published
Jan 1, 1950
Product Code
500173
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English