What does the SAE classification on motor oil cans mean?
A motor oil's primary function in an engine is to lubricate its moving parts. A thin film of oil keeps the parts from rubbing directly against one another, preventing wear and ensuring smooth motion. To fulfill that function, the oil can’t be too thick or too thin either. But calibrating a motor oil is a lot harder than it sounds. In entertaining weekly episodes our Chemical Reporter answers questions of our Podcast listeners on Chemistry in our everyday life.
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