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What's the difference between 5w-30 oil and 10w-30 oil?
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What's the difference between 5w-30 oil and 10w-30 oil?
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The difference between 5w-30 and 10w-30 oil is the thickness of the oil.
5w-30 is a thinner oil than the 10w-30. It's recommended to use the thinner 5w-30 oil in the cold winter months for better lubrication of your engine.
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