Troy Bilt XP oil requirements

[tojo1968]

Just got a like new Troy Bilt XP series lawn mower with a B&S engine for $100! Model # is 12akd39b011.
I have searched everywhere including Troy Bilt's web site and cannot find OCI and oil requirements. Anyone have the knowledge I seek?

 

[xshoex]

just use any sae30 or 10w30 and and just do once per season .

 

[901Memphis]

In Florida my top choice would be a 10w30 synthetic, but you could run a mineral 10w30 or SAE 30 if you're cheap. Favorite oil would be Mobil 1 High Mileage 10W30.

You could also get away with a 0w40,5w40,10w40 gas or dual rated oil if you have any laying around.

5w30 synthetic is great too but a mineral 5w30 will burn off faster and requires an oil level check more frequently.

 

[Eddie]

B&S latest oil recommendation for all B&S engines is 5w30 Preferred flowed by 10w30. I picked Pennzoil Platinum in 10w30 for my Briggs here in Florida. Ed

 

[tig1]

I use M1 10-30 in all my OPE.

 

[tojo1968]

Thanks everyone!! This is why i love this site! Air cooled loves thick oil. I will probably change 3 times a year (Florida) using 10w-30 oil that is on sale.

 

[901Memphis]

Originally Posted By: tojo1968
Thanks everyone!! This is why i love this site! Air cooled loves thick oil. I will probably change 3 times a year (Florida) using 10w-30 oil that is on sale.


3 times a year seems a bit excessive, how many hours a year do you put on it? Unless you're running a lawn care business 1 time per year with a synthetic 10w30 is good

 

[Kamele0N]

I would use 5w40 hdeo...

 

[Eddie]

B&S says change oil & filter at 50 hours so I go one a year or 50 hours. Ed

 

[tojo1968]

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3 times a year seems a bit excessive,

I fat fingered the keyboard. Twice a year. Very hot and dusty here.
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one a year or 50 hours

I will rack up 50 hours in about 7 months. Thanks for the info!

 

[tojo1968]

Found this if anyone ever needs it
B&S Oil Guide

 

[Astro_Guy]

B&S seems to recommend synthetic 5w30 as the general all purpose oil these days. That being said, I am converting my B&S OPE over to 5w40 Rotella T6. Anything Honda powered still gets 5w30 of the Mobil1 high mileage flavor.

 

[bubbatime]

Originally Posted By: Eddie
B&S latest oil recommendation for all B&S engines is 5w30 Preferred flowed by 10w30. I picked Pennzoil Platinum in 10w30 for my Briggs here in Florida. Ed


Close. Briggs number one recommendation for a Florida climate would be SYNTHETIC 5W30, followed by SAE30, followed by conventional 10W30.

 

[bubbatime]

OP, SuperTech SAE30 is about $2.40/quart at Wal-Mart. Perfect for your needs. If you want to get fancy, the cheapest synthetic 5W30 or 10W30 you can find will also do well.