I have a Troy-Bilt snow blower with a Tecumseh Snow King engine. I'm not sure of the size, I think it's a 5.5hp model as it has a 24" path. I've been running 5W-30 in it since new and I've had it since 2005. Oil has only been changed twice with a little bit of top-off added each year. Engine is spec'd for xW-30.
I have a bunch of NAPA Synthetic 0W-20 on the shelf to use up. Is that a bad idea for this engine? I've heard Snow Kings can shear oil pretty badly, and I'm also concerned about fuel dilution, oil consumption, and condensation. The better flow when cold is appealing though.
I also have M1 OW-40, M1 TDT 5W-40, and VV ML 10W-30 on hand.
0W-20 in winter OPE: good idea or bad idea?
I have a bunch of NAPA Synthetic 0W-20 on the shelf to use up. Is that a bad idea for this engine? I've heard Snow Kings can shear oil pretty badly, and I'm also concerned about fuel dilution, oil consumption, and condensation. The better flow when cold is appealing though.
I also have M1 OW-40, M1 TDT 5W-40, and VV ML 10W-30 on hand.
0W-20 in winter OPE: good idea or bad idea?