Whats a multigrade oil?

Whats a multigrade oil?

A multigrade oil is an oil that meets the requirements of multiple grades — one “W” grade and one single grade, e.g., 5W-30 or 15W-40, etc. This grading system has the advantage over the ISO system in that it defines the viscosity performance of the oil at both the low-temperature range and the high-temperature range.

What is oil SAE?

SAE number, code for specifying the viscosity of lubricating oil, established by the U.S. Society of Automotive Engineers. The numbers for crankcase lubricants range from 5 to 50, for transmission and axle lubricants they range from 75 to 250; the lower the number, the more readily the oil flows.

What is a single grade oil?

single-grade oil – engine oil that meets only the high-temperature requirements of the SAE viscosity classification system.

Who is unigrade trading and what do they do?

Unigrade Trading is a Privately Owned Company, marketing and distributing quality range of Automotive, Industrial & Marine lubricants to customers mainly based in Singapore and other parts of Asia for more than 10 years. We have a comprehensive range of quality products covering most lube oil requirements.

What’s the difference between multigrade and single grade oil?

This is where the single grade or multigrade engine oil difference is most apparent. Multigrade oils are designed to have two different flows: one when it’s cold and one when an engine is warm. They are marked by a W, which stands for “winter.”

What does the W stand for in multigrade oil?

Multigrade oils are designed to have two different flows: one when it’s cold and one when an engine is warm. They are marked by a W, which stands for “winter.”

Who is the leading lubricant distributor in Singapore?

Singapore #1 Leading Lubricant & Petroleum Related Products Distributor. Unigrade Trading Pte Ltd is the #1 lubricant and petroleum related product trading company based in Singapore. Our company represents many renowned international brands of lubricants regionally.