Have you checked your owner’s manual for your motor oil viscosity rating? You’ll typically find it under engine oil or under your engine specifications. You always want to use the right viscosity rating for your engine, or your engine may have less fuel economy and degrade in performance over time. Your motor oil rating typically looks like “#W-#” with the numbers representing how viscous the oil is at different temperatures.
The number before the “W” represents how viscous the oil is at freezing temperatures. With a lower number before the W, your motor oil performs better in lower temperatures outside. A 5W-30 is a good example of a lower viscosity that’s more fluid during the winter. However, a higher number before the W represents a higher viscosity. In addition, the number after the W indicates how thick the oil is. With a higher number after the W, your engine performs better in hotter temperatures.
Not sure which oil to buy? You can always stop by Diffee Lincoln and talk to us about your car, as well as how it performs driving around El Reno. We can provide you with the right oil and answer any other service questions you may have about your vehicle.
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