Oil recommend for craftsman lawn tractor....

[Eddie]

B&S recommendations are 5w30 synthetic or 10w30. I am running 10w30 Pennzoil Platinum. Ed

 

[vronline]

If you're using 5w30, be sure it's synthetic.

I like the 10w30 HDEO synthetic blend oils like Delo XLE or Rotella T5. They are both around $4/qt. at WalMart.

Would definitely use multi-grade in an OHV engine.

 

[Atesz792]

Originally Posted By: vronline
If you're using 5w30, be sure it's synthetic.

I like the 10w30 HDEO synthetic blend oils like Delo XLE or Rotella T5. They are both around $4/qt. at WalMart.

Would definitely use multi-grade in an OHV engine.

Why exactly?

 

[vronline]

Because it will provide better start-up lubrication to the OHV components. A lot of manufacturers recommend this for their engines with overhead valves.

 

[tig1]

Originally Posted By: vronline
Because it will provide better start-up lubrication to the OHV components. A lot of manufacturers recommend this for their engines with overhead valves.


The valve lash clearance is like .003-.005, so fast oil delivery is important.

 

[jkasch]

I've run straight brand name 30wt in my 23hp OHV Briggs for 12 seasons in Michigan. When I checked the valve lash this summer, it was .004" on both cylinders. It doesn't see any winter use, so that may have something to do with it.