Originally Posted By: Bror Jace
Sorry gfh77665, I was not trying to make a Federal case out of it,
It's "COOL" .... LOL!
Sorry gfh77665, I was not trying to make a Federal case out of it,
It's "COOL" .... LOL!
mark pruett said:I had some concerns about using 10W30 in my splash lubricated B&S motors and my Chinese OHV Honda clone. After all, it doesn't have a real oil pump. (I don't know know what kind of lubrication the Clone has. I am startled at how durable it has proven itself I really expected it to die after a year or so of service)
Here's how my thinking went:
"So if it's splash lubricated, lower viscosity probably won't be a problem- it'll splash easier. About all I have to worry about is the right operating viscosity and oil burning/volatility. I figure a synthetic will minimize those two."
I wouldn't be averse to running 5w-30 if it was a good synthetic, although I'm not so sure that the lower viscosity would make much difference at my normal mower start temps (70-100 F).