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Engine Oil Viscosity Explained | How Heat changes Multi grade oil to 'Act' as Increase in Viscosity
04:57
TheRepairSpecialist

Engine Oil Viscosity Explained | How Heat changes Multi grade oil to 'Act' as Increase in Viscosity

* VISUALLY EXPLAINED by Craig Kirkman, a renowned you tube educator of these systems. This video answers why, and how, a multi-grade oil can switch its viscosity from thin when cold, to thicker when hot. This seems odd! A simple, easy explanation of what engine oil codes mean, giving a sound understanding. For some FREE Printable Download help Leaflets: https://www.therepairspecialistonline.com/ These downloads are from my very own website and are absolutely Free. They consist of just a few help topics so far but I am continually making more of these Free Downloads. The best of them is that they are printable so you can take them into the workshop with you and study them at you own pace. This is a shortened version of a video I already have here on you tube where I explain in more detail about engine oil, engine oil codes and how these relate specifically to certain engine types. Images in this video are Copyrighted to the creator of this video and its content, and owner of this channel, Craig Kirkman of The Repair Specialist! TIMESTAMP: 00:32 - What do oil codes mean? 'Explained' 00:36 - What does 5W-30 mean? 'Explained' 00:37 - What is Engine oil viscosity? 'Explained' 00:44 - What does the engine oil 'W' mean? 00:48 - What does 5W mean? 00:54 - What does '30' mean on 5W-30 engine oil? 01:00 - How engine oil has two viscosity's 01:04 - Viscosity of hot 5W-30 engine oil 01:21 - How multi-grade engine oil behaves in the heat at working temperature 01:58 - How SAE30 oil can damage a car engine but not a lawnmower 02:13 - How a SAE30 engine oil behaves in the heat at working temperature 03:22 - How a multi grade engine oil works (viscosity explained) 04:44 - A personal thank you from Craig Kirkman I recommend you look at this video to gather a better understanding of engine oil and its uses. You can find it here in this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmLAS... In this video, 'engine oil Codes Explained' I basically answer the question: what do oil codes mean? Expllained in simple terms, and is one of my popular videos on you tube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hb6CX... Finally, I also recommend you see this particular video where I explain the molecular changes that occur, due to additives and heat, within the engine oil, that make it change from a one viscosity type to another as the engine is used: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRvZy... My aim is to create more videos on mineral oil, motor oil, best engine oil and how to change engine oil. Thank you so much for visiting Craig Kirkman (Owner and Creator of the repair Specialist Channel) Please visit our website: https://www.therepairspecialistonline.com/ Please check out my amazon shop. I have recommended some useful items from Amazon below. I guarantee you that these items are the sorts of things I use on a daily basis so I know they are good. I have to be careful in recommending products because I have my name and credibility at stake. So I will only recommend good products. https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/therepairspecialist
Car Engine - Uses too Much Engine Oil - Why?
18:12
TheRepairSpecialist

Car Engine - Uses too Much Engine Oil - Why?

* VISUALLY EXPLAINED by Craig Kirkman, a renowned you tube educator of these systems. Does your car engine use too much engine oil? This unique video explains why and shows you how good test to find out! For more useful information please take a look at my website: https://www.therepairspecialistonline.com/ Another issue some people have is whether they are actually checking the oil level correctly. Whether cheching randomly or after an oil change. So in response to many questions I have had about this I have made a video, which can be found here in this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-RZXIXME54&t=6s I recommend you look at this video to gather a better understanding of engine oil and its uses. You can find it here in this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmLAS... In case you are wondering what all of those codes on oil bottle mean and why your car uses a particular type of oil then I have this video explaining. In this video, 'engine oil Codes Explained' I basically answer the question: what do oil codes mean? Explained in simple terms, and is one of my popular videos on you tube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hb6CX... My aim is to create more videos on mineral oil, motor oil, best engine oil, how to change engine oil, and how to check engine oil level. Thank you so much for visiting Thank you Craig Kirkman (Owner and Creator of The Repair Specialist Channel) #lawnmower​ #gardening​ #repairing​ #savingmoney​ #chainsaw #Chainsawrepair #oil #smallenginemachines #DIY #howthingswork #lawnmower​ #gardening​ #repairing​ #savingmoney​ #chainsaw #Chainsawrepair #oil #smallenginemachines #DIY #howthingswork Please check out my amazon shop. I have recommended some useful items from Amazon below. I guarantee you that these items are the sorts of things I use on a daily basis so I know they are good. I have to be careful in recommending products because I have my name and credibility at stake. So I will only recommend good products. https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/therepairspecialist
4-Stroke Oil in 2-Stroke Engine. Can You Do It?  What Happens? 4 stroke vs 2 stroke Oil
13:12
TheRepairSpecialist

4-Stroke Oil in 2-Stroke Engine. Can You Do It? What Happens? 4 stroke vs 2 stroke Oil

* VISUALLY EXPLAINED * Efficient Understanding! For more useful information please take a look at my website: https://www.therepairspecialistonline.com/ . I'm a big fan of Stihl two stroke oil. I have used it for many years and it has always provided my two stroke engines with super quality lubrication and protection from engine wear, all whilst at the same time allowing great engine running. I have always found this brand to be of fantastic quality at a reasonable price, and have been using this type of oil for many years. Find it here: https://amzn.to/3bGKqTZ Please read the 'Disclaimer' in the paragraph below before watching this video. Disclaimer: Please understand that the content in this video is based on my own practical experience over the last 25 years as a repair engineer working on this type of machinery. Please ensure your own safety at all times when undertaking any work on any machinery, and only take the advice given in this video as informational demonstrative purposes only. If you have an issue with any machinery and you feel you are not qualified to repair the issue, then please consult a professional repair dealership rather than undertake the repair work yourself. Before attempting use, or repair, any machinery you must follow the advice stated and directed inside the user manual provided with the machine you are using. The owner of this YouTube channel (The Repair Specialist), and its content creator, has no responsibility for any loss or damage to any persons or property as a result of watching the content in this video. If you do not agree with any of the above disclaimer then please do not continue to watch this video. By continuing to watch this video you are stating your agreement with this disclaimer. Thank you. Thank you so much for viewing this video. I'm very proud to bring it to you. Please let me tell you why I am making these videos! MY MISSION My mission is to take subjects that can seem quite daunting and somewhat difficult to understand and explain them in such a way that everyone can understand and benefit. All too often things are explained to us in a way that is difficult to grasp. I really hope that all of my tutorials are understandable by most, if not all, people who wish to view them. I want to help people understand as I was helped by some fantastic mentors during my years as a University student, in Science, and a trainee apprentice as an engineer. In fact, I could NOT have became a qualified repair engineer, followed by a Science graduate and post graduate, followed by the creation of these videos, if I never had these wonderful people in my life. Thank you Craig Kirkman (owner and creator of 'The Repair Specialist' channel) on 4 stroke vs 2 stroke #lawnmower​ #gardening​ #repairing​ #savingmoney​ #chainsaw #Chainsawrepair #oil #smallenginemachines #DIY #howthingswork #lawnmower​ #gardening​ #repairing​ #savingmoney​ #chainsaw #Chainsawrepair #oil #smallenginemachines #DIY #howthingswork Please check out my amazon shop. I have recommended some useful items from Amazon below. I guarantee you that these items are the sorts of things I use on a daily basis so I know they are good. I have to be careful in recommending products because I have my name and credibility at stake. So I will only recommend good products. https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/therepairspecialist
Engine Oil 'Explained'  -  Oil Viscosity & Multigrade Engine oil  'Explained'
03:37
TheRepairSpecialist

Engine Oil 'Explained' - Oil Viscosity & Multigrade Engine oil 'Explained'

* VISUALLY EXPLAINED by Craig Kirkman, a renowned you tube educator of these systems. For more useful information please take a look at my website: https://www.therepairspecialistonline.com/ Thank you so much for viewing this video. I'm very proud to bring it to you. Please let me tell you why I am making these videos! My mission is to take subjects that can seem quite daunting and somewhat difficult to understand and explain them in such a way that everyone can understand and benefit. All too often things are explained to us in a way that is difficult to grasp. I really hope that all of my tutorials are understandable by most, if not all, people who wish to view them. I want to help people understand as I was helped by some fantastic mentors during my years as a University student, in Science, and a trainee apprentice as an engineer. In fact, I could NOT have became a qualified repair engineer or a Science graduate if I never had these wonderful people in my life. Sadly, some of them are no longer with us to see these videos, which I really want to dedicate to them. My very first manager (Mr Nadin), who gave me a chance straight out of school despite me not being the most ideal candidate for the position of engineers apprentices at the time. He believed he could make an engineer of me. So first of all, if it were not for him I wouldn't be here with all of this knowledge today. I will always respect him and remain grateful to him for what he did for me. I'm so pleased I achieved an apprentice of the year award in 1994 to give him back some satisfaction that I was working hard and that his belief in me paid off for him. More than anyone else, I want to dedicate these to my Father, who is still a practicing engineer, for always pushing me into this field and ensuring I applied my mind to it, and for my amazing late mother, who nurtured, cared, loved and motivated me all of my life. When I was down she would always reach down and stand me back up again, telling me I was worth something. I only wish I could thank her in person and show her these videos. I realise now that she was my biggest and most amazing mentor. Thank you for 40 Golden years mom! This is basically a quick concise explanation of what engine oil codes actually mean. I have two more detailed versions on this topic so please do take a look at them if you need a better explanation. Many thanks indeed Craig Castrol MAGNATEC Engine Oil 10W-40 A3/B4, 4L - Green - https://amzn.to/2YPlxiL #lawnmower​ #gardening​ #repairing​ #savingmoney​ #chainsaw #Chainsawrepair #oil #smallenginemachines #DIY #howthingswork Please check out my amazon shop. I have recommended some useful items from Amazon below. I guarantee you that these items are the sorts of things I use on a daily basis so I know they are good. I have to be careful in recommending products because I have my name and credibility at stake. So I will only recommend good products. https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/therepairspecialist
Engine oil Explained | Multigrade Oil Viscosity Explained | The Basics!
24:58
TheRepairSpecialist

Engine oil Explained | Multigrade Oil Viscosity Explained | The Basics!

* VISUALLY EXPLAINED by Craig Kirkman, a renowned you tube educator of these systems. In this uniquely explained video will give you a unique understanding of what engine oil codes mean. What I have to say in the video is not exactly the Mulitgrade Oil Viscosity Chart, but I do explain something about Engine Oil that you may not have known before. I really hope you enjoy. Craig Images in this video are Copyrighted and no reproduction of this content is granted. For more useful information please take a look at my website: https://www.therepairspecialistonline.com/ * Here I explain what I mean exactly by 'Viscosity increases with Heat' please watch! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tck6JU-KZgQ&t=1s * If Engine Oil is incorrect, this will happen to your Engine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A924OcVU7fs&t=1s * Can I Use Car Oil in my Lawnmower? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52KyG-ma8bg * Why Oil Codes are Engine Specific: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_Dz1M6U2jU&t=409s * Engine Oil's Viscosity Explained here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRvZyIPKR90 * What does 10W 30 mean? Here I quickly explain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHs89xCbD-o&t=18s * Can I use WD40 as Engine Oil? Here I explain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPWJRiohukw * Using Cold Oil in a Hot Engine. Can I? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVhvUaZzRE4&t=154s * Is your Car using too much Engine Oil? Here's why! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZNYL4L26yo&t=334s Thank you and I hope this video helps. If you like this video could you please like and subscribe, if you haven't already, so I can keep bringing you these videos. Craig Kirkman (Owner and Creator of the 'The Repair Specialist' Channel). The Images in this video are Copyrighted! #lawnmower​ #gardening​ #repairing​ #savingmoney​ #chainsaw #Chainsawrepair #oil #smallenginemachines #DIY #howthingswork Please check out my amazon shop. I have recommended some useful items from Amazon below. I guarantee you that these items are the sorts of things I use on a daily basis so I know they are good. I have to be careful in recommending products because I have my name and credibility at stake. So I will only recommend good products. https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/therepairspecialist
Engine Oil Codes Explained, SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) numbers - Oil Viscosity Explained
05:15
TheRepairSpecialist

Engine Oil Codes Explained, SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) numbers - Oil Viscosity Explained

Introducing my other Channel "Things to Know" - which i'm just getting started. It's a go-to channel for insightful worldly explanations, handy tips, and expert advice on everyday things and repairs of domestic items. Here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8P9x5kUZ44Fb11vanLFsg 0W, 20, 0W, 30, 5w30, 5w40, 10W30, 10w40, 15w40, SEA30 etc. This video explains what they mean. Different Internal Combustion Engine designs use different types of engine oil. For instance the a Gasoline Engine may use a certain type and a Diesel Engine (or Turbo Diesel) may use another. There are different grades of motor oil bearing different names and codes, such as: . So there's a lot to consider on an Engine Oil Change. * Here I explain what I mean exactly by 'Viscosity increases with Heat' please watch! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tck6JU-KZgQ&t=1s * If Engine Oil is incorrect, this will happen to your Engine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A924OcVU7fs&t=1s * Can I Use Car Oil in my Lawnmower? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52KyG-ma8bg * Why Oil Codes are Engine Specific: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_Dz1M6U2jU&t=409s * Engine Oil's Viscosity Explained here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRvZyIPKR90 * What does 10W 30 mean? Here I quickly explain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHs89xCbD-o&t=18s * Can I use WD40 as Engine Oil? Here I explain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPWJRiohukw * Using Cold Oil in a Hot Engine. Can I? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVhvUaZzRE4&t=154s * Is your Car using too much Engine Oil? Here's why! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZNYL4L26yo&t=334s Hi My name is Craig Kirkman (The Repair Specialist) and I am the creator of this You tube Channel, this video and its content. Please ensure you choose the correct oil code for your engine as directed by your user manual. There is an opportunity to enter your car REG details for further and easier finding of parts for your vehicle. Codes may include 5w-30, 10w-30, 10w-40 or 15w-40, to name just a few available. Many thanks indeed Craig Kirkman (Owner and Creator of the 'The Repair Specialist' Channel) #lawnmower​ #gardening​ #repairing​ #savingmoney​ #chainsaw #Chainsawrepair #oil #smallenginemachines #DIY #howthingswork Please check out my amazon shop. I have recommended some useful items from Amazon below. I guarantee you that these items are the sorts of things I use on a daily basis so I know they are good. I have to be careful in recommending products because I have my name and credibility at stake. So I will only recommend good products. https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/therepairspecialist
What does 10w30 & 5w30 mean? 'Engine Oil Explained'
02:27
TheRepairSpecialist

What does 10w30 & 5w30 mean? 'Engine Oil Explained'

* VISUALLY EXPLAINED by Craig Kirkman, a renowned you tube educator of these systems. For more useful information please take a look at my website: https://www.therepairspecialistonline.com/ . What does 5w30 & 10w30 mean? A simple, easy explanation of what engine oil codes mean, giving a sound understanding. This is a shortened version of a video I already have here on you tube where I explain in more detail about engine oil, engine oil codes and how these relate specifically to certain engine types. I recommend you look at this video to gather a better understanding of engine oil and its uses. You can find it here in this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmLASM9XcM4&t=54s In this video, 'engine oil Codes Explained' I basically answer the question: what do oil codes mean? Expllained in simple terms, and is one of my popular videos on you tube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hb6CX_rWoIA&t=1s Finally, I also recommend you see this particular video where I explain the molecular changes that occur, due to additives and heat, within the engine oil, that make it change from a one viscosity type to another as the engine is used: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRvZyIPKR90&t=1s My aim is to create more videos on mineral oil, motor oil, best engine oil and how to change engine oil. Thank you so much for visiting Craig Kirkman (Owner and Creator of the repair Specialist Channel) #lawnmower​ #gardening​ #repairing​ #savingmoney​ #chainsaw #Chainsawrepair #oil #smallenginemachines #DIY #howthingswork Please check out my amazon shop. I have recommended some useful items from Amazon below. I guarantee you that these items are the sorts of things I use on a daily basis so I know they are good. I have to be careful in recommending products because I have my name and credibility at stake. So I will only recommend good products. https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/therepairspecialist
WD40 as Engine Oil - (Using WD40 as Engine Oil EXPLAINED!)
09:43
TheRepairSpecialist

WD40 as Engine Oil - (Using WD40 as Engine Oil EXPLAINED!)

* VISUALLY EXPLAINED by Craig Kirkman, a renowned you tube educator of these systems. For more useful information please take a look at my website: https://www.therepairspecialistonline.com/ All imagery in this video is Copyrighted! I'm very pleased you're here reading my description. In the video I explain, in my opinion, the mechanisms and events that occur (to the best of my own knowledge and beliefs) inside an engine if WD40 were to be used as engine oil. There are several videos from other you-tubers that have done a brilliant job of showing (WD40 engine oil), in real life, that an engine will indeed fail if WD40 is used in a car engine. Having said that, the car engines that feature in some of these videos, which have been drained of their correct regular oil and totally replaced with WD40, do run for longer than I actually thought they would have (driven for many miles without seizure). To me this is very impressive and just goes to show how good WD40 actually is at protecting metal contacting metal and from seizing. However, these engines do indeed fail eventually, which brings me to the point of why exactly this is? What is going on inside the engine that brings about this unhealthy relationship between a running engine and WD40 as its chief lubricator? Lets not forget that car engine oil manufactures spend many millions of dollars/pounds etc in development of ideal motor oils, which are developed to improve lubrication, fuel economy and engine longevity. Correct development of car engine oils is a science, and we all expect that when we purchase our engine oils. We expect it to keep our engines in good order for many thousands of miles and years of use. All of this can happen because of the well formulated oils we use. With this in mind, it's quite unfair to the much loved and multi-tasking WD40 to even suggest it could run an engine, even though it's design makes it very versatile indeed due to its many uses: Prevents Rust, Cleans Tools, Helps Open Rusty Locks, Fixes Squeaky Hinges, Removes Crayon From Wallpaper. This is to name a few! But running an engine? After what we have already said about car oil manufactures spending years of research and £££££££££££££ on this specific task, and their goals of safekeeping our car engine from seizing, it's ever likely that WD40 is not up for the job. Why? Well as good as WD40 is, and I love this stuff and use it regularly for its intended purposes, it's just not designed for it or course. I suppose its like expecting a Cow to run in the Kentucky Derby in place of a race hours! A cow has its own very specific importance in the world, and so does the race horse, but both importance's are just very different from each other. To expect one of these lovely animals to do the other ones job is expecting too much. We know that! Basically, what I explain in this video is that it's not just about the combination of incorrect and missing additive vital to the well being of an engine, its also about the issue of viscosity. WD40 is too thin. I have included some useful links below to gather a better understanding of just how and why engine oil is made specifically and carefully to keep our engines running. I recommend you look at this video to gather a better understanding of engine oil and its uses. You can find it here in this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmLAS... In this video, 'engine oil Codes Explained' I basically answer the question: what do oil codes mean? Expllained in simple terms, and is one of my popular videos on you tube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hb6CX... Finally, I also recommend you see this particular video where I explain the molecular changes that occur, due to additives and heat, within the engine oil, that make it change from a one viscosity type to another as the engine is used: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRvZy... My aim is to create more videos on mineral oil, motor oil, amsoil, best engine oil and how to change engine oil as a mechanic. Thank you so much for visiting Craig Kirkman (Owner and Creator of the repair Specialist Channel) #lawnmower​ #gardening​ #repairing​ #savingmoney​ #chainsaw #Chainsawrepair #oil #smallenginemachines #DIY #howthingswork #lawnmower​ #gardening​ #repairing​ #savingmoney​ #chainsaw #Chainsawrepair #oil #smallenginemachines #DIY #howthingswork Please check out my amazon shop. I have recommended some useful items from Amazon below. I guarantee you that these items are the sorts of things I use on a daily basis so I know they are good. I have to be careful in recommending products because I have my name and credibility at stake. So I will only recommend good products. https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/therepairspecialist
Engine Oil - How to Check Engine Oil Correctly
05:45
TheRepairSpecialist

Engine Oil - How to Check Engine Oil Correctly

by Craig Kirkman For more useful information please take a look at my website: https://www.therepairspecialistonline.com/ . Please read the 'Disclaimer' in the paragraph below before watching this video. Disclaimer: Please understand that the content in this video is based on my own practical experience over the last 25 years as a repair engineer working on this type of machinery. Please ensure your own safety at all times when undertaking any work on any machinery, and only take the advice given in this video as informational demonstrative purposes only. If you have an issue with any machinery and you feel you are not qualified to repair the issue, then please consult a professional repair dealership rather than undertake the repair work yourself. Before attempting use, or repair, any machinery you must follow the advice stated and directed inside the user manual provided with the machine you are using. The owner of this YouTube channel (The Repair Specialist), and its content creator, has no responsibility for any loss or damage to any persons or property as a result of watching the content in this video. If you do not agree with any of the above disclaimer then please do not continue to watch this video. By continuing to watch this video you are stating your agreement with this disclaimer. Thank you. In this video I address the issue of car engines when one suspects they are using too much engine oil. I have including in this video a basic test to see if your engine is indeed using too much oil and how much. Thank you so much for viewing this video. I'm very proud to bring it to you. Please let me tell you why I am making these videos! MY MISSION My mission is to take subjects that can seem quite daunting and somewhat difficult to understand and explain them in such a way that everyone can understand and benefit. All too often things are explained to us in a way that is difficult to grasp. I really hope that all of my tutorials are understandable by most, if not all, people who wish to view them. I want to help people understand as I was helped by some fantastic mentors during my years as a University student, in Science, and a trainee apprentice as an engineer. In fact, I could NOT have became a qualified repair engineer, followed by a Science graduate and post graduate, followed by the creation of these videos, if I never had these wonderful people in my life. Thank you Craig Kirkman (owner and creator of The Repair Specialist channel) on How to Check Engine Oil #lawnmower​ #gardening​ #repairing​ #savingmoney​ #chainsaw #Chainsawrepair #oil #smallenginemachines #DIY #howthingswork #lawnmower​ #gardening​ #repairing​ #savingmoney​ #chainsaw #Chainsawrepair #oil #smallenginemachines #DIY #howthingswork Please check out my amazon shop. I have recommended some useful items from Amazon below. I guarantee you that these items are the sorts of things I use on a daily basis so I know they are good. I have to be careful in recommending products because I have my name and credibility at stake. So I will only recommend good products. https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/therepairspecialist
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