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Old 03-19-2010, 05:26 AM   #14
landrovered
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Originally Posted by jmatta
Zero-based viscosities, means naturally less friction. Less friction means MORE horespower.

At the expense of greatly increased engine wear and tear...
This is not correct, wear occurs at startup with cold oil. Zero winter weight is supposed to be less viscous in colder temps, thus reducing friction.

Ten weight winter oil would by comparison have more viscosity which equals less flow, less flow equals more friction.
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