Volatility
Although volatility is related to viscosity, it is even less understood. By definition, volatility is “the characteristic of liquids to become a vapor when heat is applied.” The problem is that low-viscosity oils, which are often recommended by vehicle manufacturers because they help the vehicles achieve federal fuel economy standards, tend to evaporate more easily than high-viscosity oils. Owners who use low-viscosity oils often report excessive oil consumption, but the problem is actually evaporation, if you have experienced this problem, look for an oil that has been specially formulated to resist evaporation.