Toro TXP 159cc OHV - oil recommendations?

[Dominic]

I have the Toro mow and stow version with the Briggs engine on it, manual recommends SAE 30. I have found it runs very smoothly and nicely on Rotella T6 5W-40. Tons of zinc and cheaper than the Briggs lawnmower oil. The mower warranty is only 2 years long and I'm past it.

 

[volk06]

I run whatever 30wt or 40wt I have on hand in my toro with the same engine. Its not worth it to go out of the way to spend big money or a special oil for a small OPE engine. I can usually find enough left over from my OCIs on the vehicles. Currently have Castrol EDGE 10w30 in it. Previous OCIs were Mobil 1 0w-40, T5 10w30, Citgo 10w30 for break in oci. It has not blown up so far and does not burn any. If I were in your shoes, I'd just use 5w30 you have on hand and call it a day. Your climate is relatively mild, were not talking Texas heat here. My toro snowblower runs perfectly fine on 5w30 synthetic with no issues.

 

[Eddie]

10w30 or 5w30 synthetic would be my choice. Ed

 

[Fatboymoe]

I bought 3 gallons of Delo SD 15-30 on sale at Amazon a few months back and that's what I use in my lawn mower. It was $28.04 for 3 gallons. Good deal !!