Would Delo Severe Duty 15w30 be a good choice of oil for a Husqvarna push mower with a Kohler engine? It's on sale at O'Reilly's this month for $12.99/gallon. Thanks.
Delo Severe Duty 15w30 - Push Mower
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Yes, but certainly not necessary. Pretty much any 10w30, 15w30 or 10w40 and the engine will outlast the rest of the mower. Kohler recommends 10w30, ( http://www.kohlerengines.com/maintenance/faqs.htm ) and since that's on sale as well, I would try the syn blend Delo 10w30.
Mobil 1 High Mileage 10W30 is a top choice for OPE if you ask me
I think a 10w30 in PP or M1 would be my choice also. Ed
No I would not use it on a pull start in the cooler months. My Honda self propelled pull start gets 10w30 conventional per manual during the cooler months, and straight 30 during the summer months. I am still bagging leaves in December, and staight 30 makes it harder to pull start than does the 10w30.
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I'm running low on my VII free 10w30/30wt syn oil. I wanted that deli but it's too $$ at Amazon.
Originally Posted By: JHZR2
I'm running low on my VII free 10w30/30wt syn oil. I wanted that deli but it's too $$ at Amazon.
You weren't kidding! Just checked and it's $27.99/gallon.
For use in a push mower?
I'm running low on my VII free 10w30/30wt syn oil. I wanted that deli but it's too $$ at Amazon.
You weren't kidding! Just checked and it's $27.99/gallon.
For use in a push mower?
Originally Posted By: A_Harman
Is it electric start or pull start? Even in California, pull starting a 15w30 oil sounds difficult.
Pull start. The only time it gets below freezing here is in the early in morning during the winter and I don't mow those months.
Is it electric start or pull start? Even in California, pull starting a 15w30 oil sounds difficult.
Pull start. The only time it gets below freezing here is in the early in morning during the winter and I don't mow those months.
Will have to find some at o rieleys at that price. I will stock pile the powerstroke takes three gallons a service.
Originally Posted By: CT8
Lawn mower engines are happy with any oil as long as the break in oil is changed then on a regular basis depending upon the hours used.
This.
As long as it has the proper level and gets changed every now and then the engine will run longer than you care for it to on whatever kind of engine oil you put in it. No need for special oils but if it makes you feel better go for it.
Lawn mower engines are happy with any oil as long as the break in oil is changed then on a regular basis depending upon the hours used.
This.
As long as it has the proper level and gets changed every now and then the engine will run longer than you care for it to on whatever kind of engine oil you put in it. No need for special oils but if it makes you feel better go for it.
Originally Posted By: jhellwig
Originally Posted By: CT8
Lawn mower engines are happy with any oil as long as the break in oil is changed then on a regular basis depending upon the hours used.
This.
As long as it has the proper level and gets changed every now and then the engine will run longer than you care for it to on whatever kind of engine oil you put in it. No need for special oils but if it makes you feel better go for it.
I agree.
Give your push mower xxw30 and/ or xxw40 leftovers or just buy a cheap conventional and it'll be happy.
I dont think I have ever had to go out and buy engine oil strictly for a push mower though. Lol.
Originally Posted By: CT8
Lawn mower engines are happy with any oil as long as the break in oil is changed then on a regular basis depending upon the hours used.
This.
As long as it has the proper level and gets changed every now and then the engine will run longer than you care for it to on whatever kind of engine oil you put in it. No need for special oils but if it makes you feel better go for it.
I agree.
Give your push mower xxw30 and/ or xxw40 leftovers or just buy a cheap conventional and it'll be happy.
I dont think I have ever had to go out and buy engine oil strictly for a push mower though. Lol.
I have but it was straight 30 by the case.
Originally Posted By: A_Harman
Is it electric start or pull start? Even in California, pull starting a 15w30 oil sounds difficult.
I wonder how the last generation ever survived pull starting SAE30 (gasp)
Is it electric start or pull start? Even in California, pull starting a 15w30 oil sounds difficult.
I wonder how the last generation ever survived pull starting SAE30 (gasp)
Originally Posted By: bubbatime
Originally Posted By: A_Harman
Is it electric start or pull start? Even in California, pull starting a 15w30 oil sounds difficult.
I wonder how the last generation ever survived pull starting SAE30 (gasp)
A lot of swearing followed by copious quantities of beer
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Whimsey
Originally Posted By: A_Harman
Is it electric start or pull start? Even in California, pull starting a 15w30 oil sounds difficult.
I wonder how the last generation ever survived pull starting SAE30 (gasp)
A lot of swearing followed by copious quantities of beer
Whimsey
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