Pour point
Definitions
The lowest temperature at which an oil can still flow.
Gerry community context
Related mailing-list messages and current discussions from Gerry. These are community context for the dictionary term.
- Re: Running on Tap Water
Historical mailing list · Thu, 18 Jul 2002 12:27:06 -0300
...He would warm the engine well, then, racing the engine, pour a considerable stream of water down the throat to the point of almost...
- Re: Synthetic oils in the vanagon
Historical mailing list · Wed, 2 Jun 2004 11:50:13 -0400
...Dino lubes have a tough time at 0 degrees and they get worse with mileage since the pour point depressants are depleted during use...
- Silver 88 Wolfsburg with the coolant issue on the highway today...
Historical mailing list · Wed, 19 Apr 2006 01:12:54 -0400
...I could see it pouring out onto the pavement from that general area. I can only assume at this point some hose which possibly...
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