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Originally Posted By: Bandito440 Originally Posted By: jhellwig I'd run straight 30wt in it. That has the least consumption in my 318 with the p218. It likes to drink multi weights. Straight 30 in a Minnesota winter for splash lubrication? I don't imagine there'll be a lot of splashing going...

Originally Posted By: jhellwig Originally Posted By: Rat_Patrol Its the 316, no filter. And my Onan does not have the simple plate over the fuel filter adapter unfortunately. Interesting. I think the P218g all had filters. I just assumed the B43 did also. Yeah, JD was able to save probably...

Originally Posted By: bmwpowere36m3 For an old splash lubricated flat-head... 10W-30/40 is fine. What temps to you expect to encounter? The only downside to going thinner (0/5W-)might be increased consumption, but you won't know till you try. I have no issues changing oil with temps, but in...

So the JD 10w-30 (looks like dino oil) would be better than an automotive type full synthetic 10w-30? For the 2-3 oil changes a year @ 1.5 quarts, a couple extra bucks per quart won't break the bank by any means for the better stuff.

Its the 316, no filter. And my Onan does not have the simple plate over the fuel filter adapter unfortunately.

I have said engine in my garden tractor, which is used as a garden tractor, not mowing. It is a mostly pressure lubed engine (rear cam bearing is splash, valvetrain is splash). Manual calls for oil ranging from 5w20 for -20F to 20F to SAE30 for summer use; 30F and higher. Engine is older, but...