My new Troy Bilt push mower is powered by a 190cc Briggs & Stratton 725EX (Flat Head). It produces approximately 3.75HP.
The owners manual states that it needs SAE 30 from 40*F to +100*F. 10w30 from 0*F to 100*F with consumption occurring above 80*F. Also, a synthetic 5w30 from -22*F to +100*F.
My plan is to run Rotella Triple Protection 10w30 year round. I don't plan on mowing when it is -22*F and I can't believe oil consumption will be an issue with a HDEO 10w30 if they allow a 5w30 across the entire temperate range.
OCI is 50 hours which means 1 OCI per year.
Any thoughts?
The owners manual states that it needs SAE 30 from 40*F to +100*F. 10w30 from 0*F to 100*F with consumption occurring above 80*F. Also, a synthetic 5w30 from -22*F to +100*F.
My plan is to run Rotella Triple Protection 10w30 year round. I don't plan on mowing when it is -22*F and I can't believe oil consumption will be an issue with a HDEO 10w30 if they allow a 5w30 across the entire temperate range.
OCI is 50 hours which means 1 OCI per year.
Any thoughts?