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  1. Triple Jim

    Using thicker oil

    In general, with various engines, I normally see an increase in oil pressure after an oil change, even if it's the same type and viscosity of oil. This is especially true for oil that's been run over 200 hours.
  2. Triple Jim

    Using thicker oil

    Right, 15W-40 is SAE15 with additives to keep it about as thick as SAE40 when hot. SAE40 has longer molecules than SAE15, so it doesn't fit between things like rings and cylinders as easily as 15W-40. My log splitter with an old B&S engine will burn 10W-40 oil fairly quickly, but doesn't burn...
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