oil SAE 5w-20?

**kiper** · February 5th, 2003 12:47 AM

what does that mean?

nakita ko kanina sa oil cap ng escape..

diba meron pang 10w-30 etc..

OT:

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exciteds na kong idikit sa escape kow..!!

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**roydok** · February 5th, 2003 01:25 AM

The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) has established a scale which indicates oil thickness (viscosity). SAE numbers include, for example, 10W-30, 5W-40 and sometimes just a single number such as 5W, 10W, 20, 30, 40 or 50. The "W" next to a number means the oil thickness was measured at a very cold temperature, as low as -35 degrees F, when the oil is thickest. A number without a W suffix indicates the oil thickness was measured when the oil was hot (210 degrees F).

Two numbers separated by a hyphen indicate a multiviscosity oil. (Like your 5W-20) Multiviscosity oils are tested at both hot and cold temperatures and are recommended for all-season use. Multiviscosity oils are able to lubricate moving parts over a wide range of temperatures. These oils contain a viscosity index improver or polymers to change the viscosity of the oil as temperature changes. A multiviscosity oil such as a 10W-40 will function like an SAE 10W oil at cold temperatures and like an SAE 40 oil when the temperatures are warm or hot. Note that a multiviscosity oil can not be made by combining individual SAE oil viscosities together. Multiviscosity oils require the addition of polymers in order to gain the ability to function differently at different temperatures. Equipment operator's and service manuals specify which oil viscosity should be used under specific weather conditions.

**kiper** · February 5th, 2003 06:34 PM

ah ganun pala!!

thanks!!

ganun din ba sa transmission oil?

**chieffy** · February 5th, 2003 07:54 PM

SAE Grade
Grade indicating the viscosity range of a crankcase, transmission or rear axle lubricant, according to systems designed by SAE. Take note that the SAE axle and manual transmission lubricant classification is based on viscosity alone and provides no indication of quality or service.

Caltex Havoline® Formula
Highly shear-stable, multigrade gasoline engine oil formulated from selected base fluids for use in passenger car and light truck engines requiring API SL, SJ or SH performance lubricants under all operating conditions. It is optimized to provide complete engine protection against starting friction, heat stress and engine deposits.

API Service Classification
System of letter designations agreed on by API, SAE and ASTM to define broad classes of engine service. Also a system of service classifications for automotive gear lubricants.

The American Petroleum Institute (API) has assigned performance designations to differentiate the various load carrying capabilities of automotive manual transmission and axle lubricants. "GL" stands for "gear lubricant" for use in both manual transmissions and drive axles.

API GL6 - obsolete

API GL5 – cover high EP(Extreme Pressure) lubricants, particularly for hypoid gears in axles operating under high speed, high load conditions

API GL4 - covers milder EP lubricants for spiral bevel (and some hypoid) gears in axles operating under moderate speeds and loads. These oils may be used in selected manual transmission and transaxle applications.

API GL3 – covers service for manual transmissions and spiral bevel axles operating under mild to moderate speeds and loads

API GL2 – covers service for automotive type worm gear axles

API GL1 – covers service for manual transmissions operating under such mild conditions that straight mineral oil will suffice.

API MT-1 the only current member of a new classification series specifically for manual transmissions, hence the letters “MT”. This classification designates lubricants intended for non-synchronized manual transmissions used in buses and heavy-duty trucks. API MT-1 provides protection against thermal degradation, component wear and oil seal deterioration, which is not provided by lubricants meeting only the requirements of API GL4 or GL5

Caltex Thuban GL4
High quality, mild EP automotive gear lubricant designed for applications where API GL-4 performance is required.

**kiper** · February 5th, 2003 08:00 PM

ano magandang gamitin for ford escape? (SAE 5w-20)

**chieffy** · February 5th, 2003 08:15 PM

kiper18, ask Ford's service advisor para safe or check your vehicle service manual...sa Honda ko, SAE 5W-20(Havoline Formula) kasi recommended ng nakausap ko sa Honda dealership at ito rin nakalagay sa Caltex Auto Lubrication Guide...

[size=15]CALTEX AUTO LUBRICATION GUIDE[/size]
NOTE: Below is Caltex Premium Lubricant Recommendation meeting OEM specifications. It is always best to refer to your vehicle service manual.

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