Hi All,
I have been using Shell Rotella T6 5w-40 in the following OPE for a few years...
DR Power Brush Mower - has a 17HP Kawasaki FH500V from around 1997 and has about 450 hours.
Briggs & Stratton Generator - has a B&S Engine Model 21T202 from 2012 and has about 50 hours.
MTD Snow Thrower - has a Tecumseh Snow King probably from the 90's and guess 50 hours.
I have been using Shell Rotella T6 5w-40 in all three for simplicity. They all get one or more oil changes each year depending on use. I keep a close eye on oil levels so there is very little chance of any of them running low.
Problem is that I keep second guessing my choice of oil. Perhaps I am spending too much time reading BITYOG forum posts! I have read posts about the additive package changing to accommodate various certifications etc. and I also read a thread about new SuperTech options and all of this has me wondering...
1. Is Shell Rotella T6 5w-40 still the best option (or at least a reasonable choice)?
2. Is 5w-40 grade oil OK for all three? I do not use the brush mower in cold weather so wondering if a different grade is better? I live in South Eastern CT where it gets cold but not real cold.
Thanks for any advice,
Ken.
I have been using Shell Rotella T6 5w-40 in the following OPE for a few years...
DR Power Brush Mower - has a 17HP Kawasaki FH500V from around 1997 and has about 450 hours.
Briggs & Stratton Generator - has a B&S Engine Model 21T202 from 2012 and has about 50 hours.
MTD Snow Thrower - has a Tecumseh Snow King probably from the 90's and guess 50 hours.
I have been using Shell Rotella T6 5w-40 in all three for simplicity. They all get one or more oil changes each year depending on use. I keep a close eye on oil levels so there is very little chance of any of them running low.
Problem is that I keep second guessing my choice of oil. Perhaps I am spending too much time reading BITYOG forum posts! I have read posts about the additive package changing to accommodate various certifications etc. and I also read a thread about new SuperTech options and all of this has me wondering...
1. Is Shell Rotella T6 5w-40 still the best option (or at least a reasonable choice)?
2. Is 5w-40 grade oil OK for all three? I do not use the brush mower in cold weather so wondering if a different grade is better? I live in South Eastern CT where it gets cold but not real cold.
Thanks for any advice,
Ken.