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Out - Supertech Full Synthetic 5w30. in - Supertech Full Synthetic 5w30. 2002 Briggs 6.75 HP push mower engine. Same (or very similar) oil about twice a year since 2002. Still runs like new.

Sears Craftsman push mower from 2002 with a 6.75 Briggs. Somewhere in the neighborhood of 40 hours per year, so about 800 or so hours. Oil change a couple of times a year and air filter at least once a year, spark plug every few years. I've never had an issue with plugs though. I keep it...

I'm pretty happy with the setup I use. I have a marine battery for my trolling motor, 2 lawn tractor batteries, and a motorcycle battery. I have a 1.5 amp battery maintainer and rotate it amongst the batteries throughout the winter. It has a float charge so it will not overcharge any given...

And Briggs & Stratton has filed for bankruptcy protection. I hope they make it.

I would use fresh gas with no alcohol added (if possible), a decent 2-cycle air cooled oil (not TCW-3) and some Sta-bil mixed to recommended amount. I mix mine in small amounts so I know it is fresh. When storing, I empty the tank, then start it and run the carb dry. You can also buy pre-mixed...

I've been tinkering with small engines for many years, and have not had issues with any brand of small engine yet. Poor maintenance is the only issue I've seen. I've been given a couple dozen "broken" mowers/snowblowers over the years and most had fuel related issues because someone left gas in...

Canadian Tire premium (no alcohol) and Sta-bil. I run a bit of pre-mix fuel in my four-cycle engines before storage to help coat things, then drain the tank and run the carb dry. I haven't needed any other additives in my small engines, but have used Seafoam to "fix" rough running engines I've...

Five push mowers and a lawn tractor last weekend. 3.5 HP Briggs Classic, 5 HP Briggs Quantum, 6.5 HP Briggs Quantum, 6.75 Briggs Quantum, Honda GCV 160, and Kohler Courage 20. All received Motomaster (Canadian Tire) Synthetic 10W-30, and Kohler got genuine Kohler oil filter. I'm the guy who...