15w-40

[Propflux01]

What is a good 15w40 to use in a 17hp tecumseh lawn tractor (10w-30 causes slight consumption)
Delo 400?
Bobzoil?
Penz?

 

[rugerman1]

Yep

 

[mrchecker]

You might want to try a straight 30 weight. Tecumseh says that 10w30 is acceptable, but that HD 30 is preferred. My 12 HP Tecumseh manual also says that using multi-grade oils will increase oil consumption.

 

[Propflux01]

straight 30 is what is prescribed, yes, but while it is still available, it is getting harder to find unless its maji-mart brand or something. Yes, Wally world still stocks it, but 9 of 10 you have to dig for it, and I like the idea of a Diesel oil's detergency, and wide availability.

 

[Chris142]

Weird how different parts of the ****ry sell so many different weights of oil.

Sae 30 and 40 are still major sellers here in SoCal. I can go to any store and buy Pennz,QS, Havoline, Mobile etc in straight weight.

 

[Neil Womack]

I use 15w40 in all my application with no problems. However, I've seen Rotella 30 wt fleet oil at O'Reily's or Auto Zone.

 

[FowVay]

It's the same here in Georgia. My wally-world sells several brands of SAE 30 and they also have Castrol 40 and 50 wt.

Maybe you could find a diesel specific SAE30,, the best of both worlds

[ August 18, 2003, 12:23 PM: Message edited by: FowVay ]

 

[Bio-T]

I just changed both of my mowers, a 10HP Briggs and a 13HP Kohler to 15W40 HDD Amsoil. I do not have an IR tester, sold it with my business, but the overall feel is good running and doesn't seem to get as hot as before even with higher ambient temps.

 

[Propflux01]

Well, As you are from Arkansas also, you know the heat. one other reason I want to go with a 15w40 over a 30w, aside from the higher detergency.

 

[Bror Jace]

I'm using Bobzoil 15W40 in my Honda tractor right now. No issues at all. But then again, I didn't have any problems with what I ran before ... Mobil 1 10W30, various homemade blends, etc ...

--- Bror Jace

 

[MolaKule]

"My 12 HP Tecumseh manual also says that using multi-grade oils will increase oil consumption. "

I think that statement is way outdated.

I have used 5W30, 10W30, 5W40, and 15W40 in B&S's, Kohlers, and Tecumsehs and never observed any consumption over a whole season.

 

[sbc350gearhead]

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Originally posted by MolaKule:
"My 12 HP Tecumseh manual also says that using multi-grade oils will increase oil consumption. "

I think that statement is way outdated.

I have used 5W30, 10W30, 5W40, and 15W40 in B&S's, Kohlers, and Tecumsehs and never observed any consumption over a whole season.

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Is that with dino or synthetic?

 

[Danzig]

If 10/30 is slightly consumed then 15w40 will likely be consumed also. There is a good chance that the oil gets hot enough to evaporate or burn off in small amounts. Tecumseh engines prefer a mono grade oil as the manufacturer states. I use a 30 wt oil in my 5 hp tecumseh motors that power my turf sprayer, aerator and verticutter. These engines get hot and work hard. No matter what weight i use the engines still use a bit of oil. I use 40 wt oil in the kids go kart with a 6 hp engine and yes it uses a little oil. I use my mowers on a daily basis and at around 20 hours on a new oil change, i still have to add a little makeup oil. If you really are that worried about oil use then use a straight 40wt and let me know how it works out.