Push Mower Oil ?
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I run HDEO, pretty much any weight. 10w30 to satisfy the owners manual is my usual go-to, otherwise 15w-40 if I have some lying around that I need to use.
Delo and other brands have an HDEO straight-30 weight which would be ideal in OPE that is used primarily in the summer. 30 weight should be more resistant to viscosity improvers and such breaking down.
Delo and other brands have an HDEO straight-30 weight which would be ideal in OPE that is used primarily in the summer. 30 weight should be more resistant to viscosity improvers and such breaking down.
5W30, 10W30, straight 30, and 5W40. I've used them all w/o any issues. My current mower is over 20 years old.
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I'm using Delo semi 10w30 in both mowers … 7 HP and 19 HP …
I vote Rotella T-5 10w30, but if 15w40 makes you happier, do it.
I personally think a 10W30 synthetic is best as the mowers tend to get hot because its hot outside and grass, leaves and mouse nests can clog up the cooling fins.
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Originally Posted by Oildudeny
Originally Posted by fins
Bought a push mower to use in Florida.
B&S engine 7.25hp
Was thinking about using Rotella T-5 syn blend 15-40 for oil changes.
Sound good???
What come in the box with mower? Usually a bottle or bag of sae 30
What new push mower includes straight 30W? Most-all include 10W30 these days.
Originally Posted by fins
Bought a push mower to use in Florida.
B&S engine 7.25hp
Was thinking about using Rotella T-5 syn blend 15-40 for oil changes.
Sound good???
What come in the box with mower? Usually a bottle or bag of sae 30
What new push mower includes straight 30W? Most-all include 10W30 these days.
Originally Posted by Triple_Se7en
Originally Posted by Oildudeny
Originally Posted by fins
Bought a push mower to use in Florida.
B&S engine 7.25hp
Was thinking about using Rotella T-5 syn blend 15-40 for oil changes.
Sound good???
What come in the box with mower? Usually a bottle or bag of sae 30
What new push mower includes straight 30W? Most-all include 10W30 these days.
Not really 10w30 has higher consumption my mower recommend 30 or 5w30 full synthetic
Originally Posted by Oildudeny
Originally Posted by fins
Bought a push mower to use in Florida.
B&S engine 7.25hp
Was thinking about using Rotella T-5 syn blend 15-40 for oil changes.
Sound good???
What come in the box with mower? Usually a bottle or bag of sae 30
What new push mower includes straight 30W? Most-all include 10W30 these days.
Not really 10w30 has higher consumption my mower recommend 30 or 5w30 full synthetic
From the manufacturer:
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Different oil types can work best at certain temperatures. Learn which one to choose for your climate.
SAE 30- Warmer temperatures, most common oil for small engines.
SAE 10W-30- Varying temperature range, this grade of oil improves cold weather starting, but may increase oil consumption.
Synthetic SAE 5W-30- Best protection at all temperatures as well as improved starting with less oil consumption.
SAE 5W-30- Very cold temperatures.
Vanguard 15W-50- Varying temperature range. For continuous-use, such as commercial lawn cutting or pressure washing.
When choosing lawn mower oil, use a high quality detergent oil classified as "For Service SF, SG, SH, SJ" or higher. Do not use special additives.
Synthetic oils are an acceptable oil at all temperatures. Use of synthetic oil does not alter required oil change intervals.
Can you use synthetic lawn mower oil? Yes!
Synthetic Lawnmower Oil by Briggs & Stratton
We have modified our engine oil recommendations to state that you may now use a synthetic 5W30 (100074WEB) or 10W30 oil in all temperature ranges. We recommend the use of Briggs & Stratton Synthetic Oil. The use of this high quality detergent oil assures compliance with Briggs & Stratton warranty requirements regarding the use of appropriate oil.
Engine break-in procedures using synthetic oil remain the same. Keep in mind that the use of synthetic oil does not prevent you from performing your regularly scheduled lawn mower maintenance (i.e. check oil, change oil, etc.)
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*Below 40°F (4°C) the use of SAE 30 will result in hard starting.
**Above 80°F (27°C) the use of 10W30 may cause increased oil consumption. Check oil level more frequently.
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Different oil types can work best at certain temperatures. Learn which one to choose for your climate.
SAE 30- Warmer temperatures, most common oil for small engines.
SAE 10W-30- Varying temperature range, this grade of oil improves cold weather starting, but may increase oil consumption.
Synthetic SAE 5W-30- Best protection at all temperatures as well as improved starting with less oil consumption.
SAE 5W-30- Very cold temperatures.
Vanguard 15W-50- Varying temperature range. For continuous-use, such as commercial lawn cutting or pressure washing.
When choosing lawn mower oil, use a high quality detergent oil classified as "For Service SF, SG, SH, SJ" or higher. Do not use special additives.
Synthetic oils are an acceptable oil at all temperatures. Use of synthetic oil does not alter required oil change intervals.
Can you use synthetic lawn mower oil? Yes!
Synthetic Lawnmower Oil by Briggs & Stratton
We have modified our engine oil recommendations to state that you may now use a synthetic 5W30 (100074WEB) or 10W30 oil in all temperature ranges. We recommend the use of Briggs & Stratton Synthetic Oil. The use of this high quality detergent oil assures compliance with Briggs & Stratton warranty requirements regarding the use of appropriate oil.
Engine break-in procedures using synthetic oil remain the same. Keep in mind that the use of synthetic oil does not prevent you from performing your regularly scheduled lawn mower maintenance (i.e. check oil, change oil, etc.)
*Below 40°F (4°C) the use of SAE 30 will result in hard starting.
**Above 80°F (27°C) the use of 10W30 may cause increased oil consumption. Check oil level more frequently.
Just about anything will work here.
Whatever is laying around and left over.
This is the perfect situation to not think too much...
The only way to goof this up is to have 'not enough' in the sump.
Whatever is laying around and left over.
This is the perfect situation to not think too much...
The only way to goof this up is to have 'not enough' in the sump.
T5 10w30 is my choice. Ed
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Autozone had a couple 10w30's on clearance ... sometimes I don't find enough of one kind to do oil changes and then that's good mower stash ...
As long as you check it before every use, it doesn't matter what you use. It is that simple.Running low on oil is the engine killer, not what viscosity it is.
Originally Posted by Imp4
Just about anything will work here.
Whatever is laying around and left over.
This is the perfect situation to not think too much...
The only way to goof this up is to have 'not enough' in the sump.
I agree with this I don't think it really matters what you use but just remember to actually service it as most mowers die from lack any service and just get replaced as soon as they are a not start because of no service.
Just about anything will work here.
Whatever is laying around and left over.
This is the perfect situation to not think too much...
The only way to goof this up is to have 'not enough' in the sump.
I agree with this I don't think it really matters what you use but just remember to actually service it as most mowers die from lack any service and just get replaced as soon as they are a not start because of no service.
Triple_Se7en
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Originally Posted by Oildudeny
Originally Posted by Triple_Se7en
Originally Posted by Oildudeny
Originally Posted by fins
Bought a push mower to use in Florida.
B&S engine 7.25hp
Was thinking about using Rotella T-5 syn blend 15-40 for oil changes.
Sound good???
What come in the box with mower? Usually a bottle or bag of sae 30
What new push mower includes straight 30W? Most-all include 10W30 these days.
Not really 10w30 has higher consumption my mower recommend 30 or 5w30 full synthetic
How is it worded?
What specific mower and engine is it?
How old is the push mower?
Originally Posted by Triple_Se7en
Originally Posted by Oildudeny
Originally Posted by fins
Bought a push mower to use in Florida.
B&S engine 7.25hp
Was thinking about using Rotella T-5 syn blend 15-40 for oil changes.
Sound good???
What come in the box with mower? Usually a bottle or bag of sae 30
What new push mower includes straight 30W? Most-all include 10W30 these days.
Not really 10w30 has higher consumption my mower recommend 30 or 5w30 full synthetic
How is it worded?
What specific mower and engine is it?
How old is the push mower?
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