I have the Toro 22" AWD Recycler with the B&S EXi 7.25. They recommend 5w30 FS or 10w30 conventional. I really like the QS 5w30 syn blend on paper but I wasn't sure if the Syn Blend 5w30 would provide enough Anti Wear Protection or what ever they want you to use 10w30 conventional over 5w30 FS?
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Any leftover when you change oil in your car? If yes, what kind of oil?
Yeah but both our cars take 0w20. Usually use PUP or PP.
I run whatever I have laying around be it 5w30 or 10w-40. I think a 10w30 blend would be ideal.
Originally Posted By: nwjones18
I run whatever I have laying around be it 5w30 or 10w-40. I think a 10w30 blend would be ideal.
+1 I use whatever is around the garage otherwise I would buy any conventional 10w30. I usually use supertech in my small engines for years now without any issues
I run whatever I have laying around be it 5w30 or 10w-40. I think a 10w30 blend would be ideal.
+1 I use whatever is around the garage otherwise I would buy any conventional 10w30. I usually use supertech in my small engines for years now without any issues
I run 10w30 Pennzoil Platinum in my 20 HP B&S twin. I have 128 running hours on my engines and it runs like new. Ed
My Honda calls for 10w30, and that's what I use during the cooler Spring and late Fall months. When it gets hot, straight 30 is all it gets. My old Briggs motors get the same treatment. I have been using Pennzoil yellow bottle for mowers because Ace Hardware always has a sale in the Spring on Pennzoil, and I can get it a lot cheaper by the quart than at any other store.
I run Shell 5w40 in all my small engines
I run T6.
I use PYB 10w30 in my Toro with a Briggs.
Originally Posted By: Mathew_Boss
I have the Toro 22" AWD Recycler with the B&S EXi 7.25. They recommend 5w30 FS or 10w30 conventional. I really like the QS 5w30 syn blend on paper but I wasn't sure if the Syn Blend 5w30 would provide enough Anti Wear Protection or what ever they want you to use 10w30 conventional over 5w30 FS?
Briggs only recommends conventional 5w30 for 40* F and below. I know your 5w30 is blend but how much different would perform than conventional 5w30 is to be seen. To be sure use 10w30 conventional if you don't want to use synthetic 5w30. Be sure to check the oil level frequently, especially when using conventional oil. I use synthetic 5w30 in my Briggs generator and it runs hours and hours without having to add any oil.
Whimsey
I have the Toro 22" AWD Recycler with the B&S EXi 7.25. They recommend 5w30 FS or 10w30 conventional. I really like the QS 5w30 syn blend on paper but I wasn't sure if the Syn Blend 5w30 would provide enough Anti Wear Protection or what ever they want you to use 10w30 conventional over 5w30 FS?
Briggs only recommends conventional 5w30 for 40* F and below. I know your 5w30 is blend but how much different would perform than conventional 5w30 is to be seen. To be sure use 10w30 conventional if you don't want to use synthetic 5w30. Be sure to check the oil level frequently, especially when using conventional oil. I use synthetic 5w30 in my Briggs generator and it runs hours and hours without having to add any oil.
Whimsey
Forgot, if you're going to use a 10w30 look to get a HDEO such as Rotella T 10w30. It's extra stout and it'll give your engine extra protection over conventional 10w30. I use that in my under powered snow blower that I really punish and it holds up well.
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I have the same mower but its rear drive only. I use either Delo 30w or John Deere 15-40 which we get in bulk.
I agree with the others about a HDEO in a 10w30. Like the Rotella T, or the syn-blend T-5. And for warm weather a good straight 30 weight HDEO as well.
One thing about that QS syn-blend - it meets the Dexos 1 spec. And meeting Dexos 1 means it's heavy on cleaning, and anti-wear too.
You can see a comparison chart here. http://www.syntheticmotoroilstoday.com/images/specification-charts/GF-5_Dexos1_improvement_chart.jpg
One thing about that QS syn-blend - it meets the Dexos 1 spec. And meeting Dexos 1 means it's heavy on cleaning, and anti-wear too.
You can see a comparison chart here. http://www.syntheticmotoroilstoday.com/images/specification-charts/GF-5_Dexos1_improvement_chart.jpg
B&S now recommends a synthetic 5w30 for all temperatures as the primary oil. In addition, 10w30 is also recommended. For those disbelievers, google B&S oil viscosity recommendations. Ed
My new mower I bought last year said synthetic 5w30. Ran clean all last summer. New Briggs engines are great.
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