Re: multi viscosity erl

[Andy Kress <aokress@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

John Katos has it right - the marvels of modern chemistry.   - the 10W-40 
in this example behaves like a 40 W would at the same/hot temp.  In theory, 
both straight 40W and the 10W-40 should exhibit the same viscosity at 
normal operating temp.
complete speculation on my part - but doubt the oil pump would have any 
trouble picking up either at any temp - if the oil is at the pump 
pickup.  AGIP sells a 10W-60 synthetic for racing and cars running it have 
no trouble in the pick up department.

"how the Alfa engines do NOT have the problem that my Quattro  engine 
displays..."  there is always the ugly prospect that the Audi is generating 
bigger lateral Gs??? naah, couldn't be.

I've never seen the inside of an Audi sump, does anyone know if it has the 
good layout and baffles the Alfa does?
andy
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