synthetic in a briggs
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you can use either recommended oil
Go get a cheap bottle of synthetic since its new, then as oil consumption rises go conventional or go hdeo 1540.
A local small engine shop recommends this to all their equipment. Most, don't need to switch due to little to no oil consumption on synthetic
A local small engine shop recommends this to all their equipment. Most, don't need to switch due to little to no oil consumption on synthetic
Rotell T5 10w30 syn blend
That briggs use an oil pump and filter? If not Id go with a highly additised monograde HD. Briggs/Yardman/White 5w30 syn is a hybrid, "near HD" multigrade for cold temp operation.
Either one will be fine. SAE 30 was commonly recommended for small engines because it usually doesn't shear down as much as a multi-grade oil will. Briggs has started to recommend synthetic 5w30 in nearly everything it makes, and has done so for about a decade now. Honda recommends a variety of grades, to include SAE 30, 5w30, and 10w30, depending on the temperature.
Rotella T5 10w30 is commonly recommended for small engines; I've used it extensively myself. It's a great choice for small air-cooled engines, and has excellent durability.
Rotella T5 10w30 is commonly recommended for small engines; I've used it extensively myself. It's a great choice for small air-cooled engines, and has excellent durability.
I use Supertech full synthetic 5-20 in my 12.5 hp Briggs for years. Works great
I use PP 10w30 in my 20HP B&S engine in my John Deere and that is what JD recomends. The B&S literature states 10w30 above 40F or 5w30 all tempetures. Since I live in FL. I went with the John Deere rec of 10w30
+1 Im running Valv-o-line VR1 syn in my 6500 Generac, works great in a strained ODPE scenario. Less "is that rod going to let go" clatter after 3 hours on load
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OEM Manufacturers will often recommend a different weight than the engine manufacturer, simply for the fact that they might not sell the recommended oil weight. For instance, John Deere recommends their 10W30 conventional while Briggs recommends 5W30 synthetic as the best choice, followed by SAE30 as the second best choice. 10W30 conventional is their third recommendation, but they caution that the engine will consume oil above 80 degrees F.
If that were my engine, I would use the recommended 5W30 synthetic. It can handle the heat and does a good job keeping the engine/rings/valves clean of deposits.
FYI, that engine uses 1.5 quarts of oil, so go buy a 5 quart jug at Wal-Mart and have enough for top offs and oil changes for several seasons.
If that were my engine, I would use the recommended 5W30 synthetic. It can handle the heat and does a good job keeping the engine/rings/valves clean of deposits.
FYI, that engine uses 1.5 quarts of oil, so go buy a 5 quart jug at Wal-Mart and have enough for top offs and oil changes for several seasons.
I've got 16 5.5hp 160cc Honda powered air compressors and 6 generators of varying sizes.
I use conventional 5w30 in the winter and conventional 15w40 in the summer. I change the oils in all the machines every second Saturday or 100 hours.
I'll likely switch to a 10w30hdeo this summer since they are becoming more commonly available in pails at Walmart.
I use supertech,nothing synthetic due to fuel dilution. I've gotta change the oil every 2nd week regardless and I'm not trying to extend any intervals.
Just my experience with equipment with some well in excess of 10000 running hours,so I must be doing something right.
I use conventional 5w30 in the winter and conventional 15w40 in the summer. I change the oils in all the machines every second Saturday or 100 hours.
I'll likely switch to a 10w30hdeo this summer since they are becoming more commonly available in pails at Walmart.
I use supertech,nothing synthetic due to fuel dilution. I've gotta change the oil every 2nd week regardless and I'm not trying to extend any intervals.
Just my experience with equipment with some well in excess of 10000 running hours,so I must be doing something right.
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Does anyone experience any oil usage using the 5w30 synthetic?
I have a few pieces of equipment using 10W30 syn for the simple fact that I have tons of 10W30 syn bought free or nearly free after rebate.
They don't consume any oil.
Does anyone experience any oil usage using the 5w30 synthetic?
I have a few pieces of equipment using 10W30 syn for the simple fact that I have tons of 10W30 syn bought free or nearly free after rebate.
They don't consume any oil.
I use M1 0w30 AFE in my 8kW Briggs twin standby generator, my Briggs powered lawn tractor, my Suzuki powered Toro lawn mower, and my Tecumseh powered snow blower. None consume oil at any rate that I find noticeable (none need oil between OCIs). Also in my Sienna in the summer and the Accord year-round. Same usage as always.
Originally Posted By: dslofti
Does anyone experience any oil usage using the 5w30 synthetic?
Originally Posted By: dslofti
Does anyone experience any oil usage using the 5w30 synthetic?
Super tech 5w30.
Depends on how old it is. I might go 10w30 if it's fairly new, otherwise I'd go SAE30 or 10W-40.
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