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    Mar 28, 2007, 06:08 PM
    Oil viscosity?
    What would happen to a motor if an oil of a lower-than-optimum viscosity is used
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    Mar 29, 2007, 07:55 AM
    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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