Question: Which viscosity of engine oil is preferred to oil these filters ?
Briggs & Stratton Foam Air Filters
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Whichever viscosity you have on hand. Don't sweat it.
i usually just use what i fill the crank case with. This time it was a left over qt. of M1 TDT.
You guys think maybe 10W-40 is too thick ?
lawn mowers run so low to the ground(too much dirt and dust), and normally have small holes in the filter basket, those filter basket holes clog up too quickly.
The lighter oil the better, I stopped using oil and just use wd40, not seen anything getting through. and easy to clean and lube with the same product, and basket holes don't clog from using heavy oil.
The lighter oil the better, I stopped using oil and just use wd40, not seen anything getting through. and easy to clean and lube with the same product, and basket holes don't clog from using heavy oil.
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Originally Posted By: Ramblejam
I have no reasonable explanation as to how someone with 12,000 posts here could ask such a question...
If the oil is too thick, it will block the flow of air through the filter.
If the oil is too thin, it will not collect the dust.
It's a brilliantly simple question.
I have no reasonable explanation as to how someone with 12,000 posts here could ask such a question...
If the oil is too thick, it will block the flow of air through the filter.
If the oil is too thin, it will not collect the dust.
It's a brilliantly simple question.
Originally Posted By: Merkava_4
Originally Posted By: Ramblejam
I have no reasonable explanation as to how someone with 12,000 posts here could ask such a question...
If the oil is too thick, it will block the flow of air through the filter.
If the oil is too thin, it will not collect the dust.
It's a brilliantly simple question.
Nonsense. The type of oil you use makes absolutely no difference.
Originally Posted By: Ramblejam
I have no reasonable explanation as to how someone with 12,000 posts here could ask such a question...
If the oil is too thick, it will block the flow of air through the filter.
If the oil is too thin, it will not collect the dust.
It's a brilliantly simple question.
Nonsense. The type of oil you use makes absolutely no difference.
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I can tell you what not to use.
Do not use dirt bike air filter oil ... wayyyyy to tacky/thick and clogs within a couple of uses.
Currently I'm using just 10w30 oil.
Do not use dirt bike air filter oil ... wayyyyy to tacky/thick and clogs within a couple of uses.
Currently I'm using just 10w30 oil.
Just remove it. Better horsepower that way for the real thick stuff.
Originally Posted By: Merkava_4
Originally Posted By: Ramblejam
I have no reasonable explanation as to how someone with 12,000 posts here could ask such a question...
If the oil is too thick, it will block the flow of air through the filter.
If the oil is too thin, it will not collect the dust.
It's a brilliantly simple question.
I can't imagine what effect the range of viscosity of common motor oils would have on the oiled foam's ability to either block air flow or retain solid particles. Soak the foam in any clean motor oil and wring it dry and it will do its job.
Originally Posted By: Ramblejam
I have no reasonable explanation as to how someone with 12,000 posts here could ask such a question...
If the oil is too thick, it will block the flow of air through the filter.
If the oil is too thin, it will not collect the dust.
It's a brilliantly simple question.
I can't imagine what effect the range of viscosity of common motor oils would have on the oiled foam's ability to either block air flow or retain solid particles. Soak the foam in any clean motor oil and wring it dry and it will do its job.
Use 2-stroke oil. That way if you use too much your engine can just burn it up.
WD-40 sprayed on top only, no squeezing, just let it soak in.
Spit on it every one in a while. It will have the same effect.
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There you go! 13 bucks for half a quart of oil.
The real secret........bar and chain oil.
Originally Posted By: Merkava_4
Originally Posted By: Ramblejam
I have no reasonable explanation as to how someone with 12,000 posts here could ask such a question...
If the oil is too thick, it will block the flow of air through the filter.
If the oil is too thin, it will not collect the dust.
It's a brilliantly simple question.
Really??? I've NEVER seen any sign of dust on the back side of element when used dry... I wash 'em out, squeeze out the water, install and go...
I have a pisy old Tecumseh on a yard vac I use three or four times a year that primer is bad, so I tossed the air cleaner... Makes it easy to use starter fluid, brake clean, etc to get it fire off...
Originally Posted By: Ramblejam
I have no reasonable explanation as to how someone with 12,000 posts here could ask such a question...
If the oil is too thick, it will block the flow of air through the filter.
If the oil is too thin, it will not collect the dust.
It's a brilliantly simple question.
Really??? I've NEVER seen any sign of dust on the back side of element when used dry... I wash 'em out, squeeze out the water, install and go...
I have a pisy old Tecumseh on a yard vac I use three or four times a year that primer is bad, so I tossed the air cleaner... Makes it easy to use starter fluid, brake clean, etc to get it fire off...
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