5w20 and 5w30 are the two most common engine oil types used in vehicles. There is a confusion in the understanding of these oil types to an extent where others use them interchangeably. There is, however, a significant difference in the oil types which is mainly attributed to their viscosity – that is, the ability to flow or the thickness of the oil to flow against friction.
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