Engine Oil 5w30 oil

Almost everyone who owns or not owns a vehicle is aware of engine oil.

Everyone knows it is an essential product required for the vehicle to make the engine run smoothly

But not everyone knows the different grading’s related to it

A person not so familiar, will get confuse when he hears the terms like 5w30, 10w30, 5w40, 10w40, and many more.

In this article we will be shedding light on the grading 5w30

What is 5W30 oil?

The ideal engine oil for your car is the one that works perfectly at low temperatures and as well as at high temperatures

5W30 motor oil is widely used in diesel and petrol engines.

The alphabet “W” stands for winter and not weight as considered by many

It means the lowest temperature at 0 degrees Fahrenheit (-17.8 degree Celsius)

The number “5” before “W” is the viscosity (lower the viscosity, less thick the oil will be)

“5W’ means the viscosity of the oil will be 5 when the temperature is as cold as -17.8 degree Celsius

Lesser the number before “W”, lesser the oil thickening

Eg. “0W” will be less thick at the given cold temperature

The number 30 is the viscosity at higher temperature i.e at 212 degrees Fahrenheit (100 degree Celsius)

The lesser the number, the less thick the oil will be at higher temperature.

Oil with less thickness is the most suitable for smooth running of the engine

When should I use 5W30 oil?

We suggest you to use the oil which best suitable for your car, however 5W30 oils can function in temperatures as low as -30 degree Celsius and as high as 35 degree Celsius

So if you live in a location where there are high seasonal variations then it can be the ideal choice for your vehicle

5w30 oil price?

The price of 5w30 oil varies and depends upon the quantity and the brand

It starts from 1000 Rupees and can go up to 5000 Rupees

You can check pricing of different brands from here:https://amzn.to/3cM4B4d

Also, you can check our brand pricing from here:https://www.mapcolubricants.com/