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Task · part of 5. Engine

5(b). Engine oil, and how it is rated

Required

Discuss the purpose of engine oil. Explain the API service code, the SAE number, and the viscosity rating.

Where this step comes from

  1. Automotive Maintenance Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-31), Requirement 5(b)

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