One oil for mowers and snowblower?

[Matt1357]

Would like to buy one 5 quart jug of oil instead of separate quarts for oil changes. I have a Riding mower with a Kohler that calls for 10w30, a cheap push mower that also calls for 10w30 and a cheap snowblower that calls for 5w30. I live in northern connecticut so temperature swings but nothing too extreme. Would 5w30 provide enough protection for the mower? Would 5w40 be an option?

 

[BMW Dom]

What about a 0w-40 or a 5w40?

 

[JWC86]

I'm in the same situation and I just run Kirkland FS 5w30 in both.

 

[Matt1357]

What about a 0w-40 or a 5w40?

Would 5w40 be beneficial over 5w30?

 

[BMW Dom]

Would 5w40 be beneficial over 5w30?

Depends. A good euro 5w40 would provide an hths of 3.5 at least, and with many euro approvals, it would be a good candidate.

Any real world benefit? I’m not sure. Although, I’d rather sleep well at night

Go to Walmart and spend probably 30 bucks for 5 quarts of a name brand 0w-40 or 5w-40.

 

[Lubener]

I would use 5w-30 both for all seasons.

 

[jeepman3071]

A Euro oil like 5w40 Valvoline or Castrol 0w40 would be my choice.

 

[FowVay]

I agree with Lubener. I'd use a synthetic 5W-30 for all applications.

 

[BigCahuna]

I think just about any oil will do the job in a mower. But in snowblower, a 5 weight -anything will make it easier to start.,,,

 

[tmorris1]

5W30 or 10W30 synthetic and you won't know the difference.

 

[Cruisin'n5thgear]

With the snow that a lot of areas are seeing, I bet the snowblowers are getting their oil pretty warm this winter.

 

[fantastic]

my recommendation would be 5w40

 

[Matt1357]

5W30 or 10W30 synthetic and you won't know the difference.

Even pull starting in -5 fahrenheit?

 

[tmorris1]

Even pull starting in -5 fahrenheit?

It has worked fine for me although I usually use 5W30, but I have used 10W30 in the past. If you are worried use 5w30. I honestly don't think you will know the difference.

 

[Brian123]

Even pull starting in -5 fahrenheit?

I am going to go thinny here, at -5 degrees I would say 5W-30 . I took a temp reading of the oil on my snowblower at various outside temps. At 25 degrees outside after an hour of use I got an oil temp of 176 degrees. Another time at 14 degrees outside after an hour of use I got a temp reading of the same temp. The most important thing is that your snowblower will start and you do not have a hard time pulling the cord.

 

[RazorsEdge]

I am going to go thinny here, at -5 degrees I would say 5W-30 . I took a temp reading of the oil on my snowblower at various outside temps. At 25 degrees outside after an hour of use I got an oil temp of 176 degrees. Another time at 14 degrees outside after an hour of use I got a temp reading of the same temp. The most important thing is that your snowblower will start and you do not have a hard time pulling the cord.

My Ego 56v 2- stage always starts!

Back on the topic, I've used 5w30 in our lawn tractor since we bought it, other than running Amsoil 4-stroke 0w40 one time.

 

[Inspecktor]

I use Mobil1 0W-40 in my cars, pickups, and all OPE winter and summer.

 

[350Rocket]

I use 0w40 m1 in my lawn tractors, push mower and snowblower. I just started my snowblower (1979 Tecumseh hm80) today in minus 23c and it fired immediately, stalled a couple of times and then ran fine after that, which is what it often does even if it's warmer out.
I also started my generator up (with 0w30 Pennzoil ultra) at the same -23c and it cranked for a solid 20 seconds total at least before firing off and then running fine. It had been sitting at least a month before this, while the snowblower was ran for hours just a couple of days ago.
Both cranked about the same speed. Generator had a fully charged battery, while the snowblower is on 120v. So apples to oranges comparison I guess.

 

[odie]

5w-30 Pennzoil Platinum . Have been using it for riding mower(s) , snow blowers (2) , push mowers and generator for many years .

 

[Eddie]

B&S says 5w30 synthetic in all engines except of course the never change oil models.