Small Engine CDE-7

Oil viscosity is a measure of:

• the ability to flow quickly

• the detergents

• the resistance to flow

• the type of service

Which of the following grades of oil is the thickest?

• SAE 5W-20

• SAE 5W-30

• SAE 10W-30

• SAE 10W-40

Most small engine manufacturers recommend ________ for temperatures above 40 degrees.

• SAE 20

• SAE 30

• SAE 5W-20

• SAE 5W-30

Most small engine manufacturers recommend ________ for temperatures below 40 degrees.

• SAE 0W-40

• SAE 5W-40

• SAE 10W-40

• SAE 5W-30

SAE stands for:

• Service Automotive Engines

• Service American Engines

• Society of American Engineers

• Society of Automotive Engineers

API stands for:

• American Part Institute

• Automotive Part Institute

• American Petroleum Institute

• Automotive Petroleum Institute

The "W" in 10W-30 stands for:

• winter

• weight

• way

• weather

The API classification system for oils is divided into which two categories?

• "C" and "S" categories

• "C" and "K" categories

• "CI" and "C2" categories

• "S1" and "S2" categories

The API rating certifies that engine oil meets:

• a certain temperature.

• a certain weight.

• a certain viscosity grade.

• certain quality and performance standards.

An oil container will have certain types of information printed on the label by the manufacturer. Which of the following will not be found on the label by the manufacturer?

• price

• brand name

• SAE viscosity grade

• API rating