Oil classification

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Originally Posted by Terry, NJ

The oil industry uses the words "Light" and "Heavy" to describe viscosity, Saudi Light or West Texas heavy to describe crude oils. Each crude is different as it comes out of the ground. This is used through out the industry. Light oils are thinner and pour easier. Heavy oils are thicker and can not be poured as easily
I hope this helps.
Terry

I may be wrong, but I don’t think his question is about “crude” oil, but rather he’s concerned with the viscosity of oil he may put in his crankcase.