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Old Mar 28, 2007, 06:08 PM
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oil viscosity?
what would happen to a motor if an oil of a lower-than-optimum viscosity is used

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Lower viscosity means the oil is thinner. Thinner oil allows more friction and wear to the moving parts of the motor.
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