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Old Mar 18, 2004 | 08:43 AM
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what do the oil numbers mean? for example, the oil i use for my car is 5w 30, but in the new civics it has to be 5w-20. I think the first number is viscosity - like 5w thickens at a lower temp than 10w and covers a broader range of temps....but i'm not sure. Thanks
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