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Mixing viscosity of engine oil #1403828
03/17/13 04:52 PM
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If I mixed half 10W30 and half 20W50 in my next oil change; what viscosity would I wind up with?





Re: Mixing viscosity of engine oil [Re: rnch] #1403829
03/17/13 05:00 PM
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15W-40?
I don't know if its a good idea to mix oils of different viscosities.


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Re: Mixing viscosity of engine oil [Re: rnch] #1403830
03/17/13 07:57 PM
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If I mixed half 10W30 and half 20W50 in my next oil change; what viscosity would I wind up with?






you can, it's best if you use the same brand and type......viscosity calculator here.....

http://www.widman.biz/English/Calculators/Mixtures.html

Rickster







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