Briggs and Stratton Lawn Mower Oil for 2 Cycle??

[BMW Dom]

Why on their website does it suggest using Briggs lm oil as 2 cycle oil. I’m guessing that it’s a typo.

 

[Lubener]

They should omit the words lawn mower oil all together. I get the point but I am sure there will be someone dumping 30 weight in the gas.

 

[BMW Dom]

What I get from it is not to use "motor" oil mixed with gasoline for a two cycle engine and use "two cycle" oil mixed with the gas at a ratio of 50:

Ya but it links to syn 5w30

 

[RooflessVW]

What fuel is best for small engines? | Briggs & Stratton

Need lawn mower gas? Find small engine fuel type and storage recommendations for max performance from the Briggs & Stratton Engines experts.

www.briggsandstratton.com

It tells you to use a 2 cycle oil. If you follow the link, it takes you to all of their oils.

 

[RooflessVW]

Ya but it links to syn 5w30

No, it links to them all.

 

[BMW Dom]

No, it links to them all.

But why lol

 

[Lubener]

Ya but it links to syn 5w30

My old browser doesn't link me to anything. I wonder how many warranty claims will be denied due to someone following their advice.

 

[MParr]

The B&S website developer could do better.
It’s there. We have to look a little more.

Briggs & Stratton 100036 2-Cycle Engine Oil (16 oz.)

16 oz. bottle of high quality 2-cycle engine lubricant specially formulated for higher operating temperatures of air cooled engines. Easy-mix ashless oil for up to 50:1 mix ratio.2-cycle easy mix motor oilFuel stabilizer that leaves no residue and prevents plug foulingRecommended for Toro, Lawn...

shop.briggsandstratton.com

 

[mk378]

Did Briggs ever make a 2 cycle engine?

 

[oggb]

I get the point but I am sure there will be someone dumping 30 weight in the gas.

I worked with someone that burned up 3 weed eaters in one shift because he mixed up a 2.5 gallon can of gas with 2.5 "bottles" of 10w-30 motor oil. He was using an old 2-stroke oil bottle to measure the "correct" amount of motor oil, because oil is oil.

 

[repairman54]

'60's Saab 2 stroke cars used to use non deter. 30w mix in the gas tank. Had a customer that was a regular back in 1970 that always came into the Esso station where I worked. Old memory says 1 qt. to 8 gallons of gas was the customers request.
How many of those motors are still on the road ? I only have seen one today on the road and it belongs to a neighbor who has been using synth. oils since they came out.

 

[BigCahuna]

Back in the day a few people I knew would mix their own brew of motor oil in gas, for their stuff. It usually resulted in excessive smoke and fouled plugs. That 16 oz bottle of 2 stroke oil seems like a deal to me, but would last me 2 lifetimes at the rate I'd use it . I buy a 2 pak of 2 oz bottles at the auto parts store and get more then 2 seasons out of them.,,

 

[BMW Dom]

Back in the day a few people I knew would mix their own brew of motor oil in gas, for their stuff. It usually resulted in excessive smoke and fouled plugs. That 16 oz bottle of 2 stroke oil seems like a deal to me, but would last me 2 lifetimes at the rate I'd use it . I buy a 2 pak of 2 oz bottles at the auto parts store and get more then 2 seasons out of them.,,

I use the 16oz bottle. It usually lasts me about 2 years.

 

[JavierH19]

Most likely a typo. Motor oil doesn't burn and lubricate well as 2 stroke.

 

[Warlord]

Did Briggs ever make a 2 cycle engine?

Yep. I’ve been looking to get my hands on a 2 stroke Briggs mower for ages. Very rare.

 

[Propflux01]

I remember old lawn boys having the 32:1 mix rate, “mix x-amount-of 30w MS spec oil per gallon of gas”. It wasn’t labeled 2-stroke oil at the time.