What's the difference between 5w-30 oil and 10w-30 oil?

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asked Feb 18, 2018 in Other-Cars/Transportation by Larry S (42,350 points)
What's the difference between 5w-30 oil and 10w-30 oil?

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answered Feb 18, 2018 by Mechanic21 (29,150 points)
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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