German Castrol good for a Toro?

[Chris B.]

I have a 3 year old Toro(tecumseh engine) and I was wondering if I can put GC 0w30 in it. Would it be good for the engine or should I stick with regular mower oil from the mower shop? I think I ran Castrol GTX 5w30 in my old Honda and it seem to work well. Thanks!

 

[Colt45ws]

Absolutely. I would use it over most other multigrade conventionals.

 

[JimPghPA]

Originally Posted By: Colt45ws
Absolutely. I would use it over most other multigrade conventionals.


+1 I run in in my 10 HP Tecumseh HM 100 engine on my generator.

BTW, GC is better than Castrol 5w30.

 

[Ross]

I run GC in my honda lawn mower. Its the only oil that it doesn't burn.....

 

[Corvette Owner]

I run Mobil 1 in my 11 HP Snapper riding lawn mower. I change it every year. The Owner's mannual recommends synthetic, in fact, it says use of conventional MAY cause more oil usage.

 

[addyguy]

I think it might be an almost perfect OPE oil.

 

[Chris B.]

Thanks guys! Looks like I'll be using GC from now on! What exactly is an OPE oil?

 

[JimPghPA]

OPE = Outdoor Power Equiptment

 

[Mr_Accord]

But isn`t GC 0w30 meant to be used in cold temperatures like during the winter months, how would this work in regular summer heat?

 

[Chris B.]

Originally Posted By: Mr_Accord
But isn`t GC 0w30 meant to be used in cold temperatures like during the winter months, how would this work in regular summer heat?


GC is very thick for a 30w. It does really well in high heat.

 

[Pete591]

It's in my 20 HP Briggs V-twin and yea...GC 0w30 is great..SL rated too!