which oil? for snowblower

[MillerMan]

MTD Yard King snowblower, Tecumseh 5.5 HP 4 cycle
3 years old, not all that much use on it, it doesn't leak or burn any oil

I have a bottle of Mobil 1 0w-40 sitting around, is that Ok?

unsure what is the recommend weight for it

 

[Bill in Utah]

5w30 syn is usually recommended. Any brand will do fine.

Got my snow blower out and got it ready for the season. Icy tonight...

Bill

 

[MillerMan]

I found it in this thread: snowblower oil

Bill your right 5w30 or 0w-30

now I wonder if my 0w-40 is too thick

 

[Bill in Utah]

I don't know.

I know mine does well with the 5w30 in all temps that I've used it.

You can try it and see how it runs.

Take care, bill

 

[Crusader]

Not to

yes Mobil 1 0w-40 would be fine.

https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/best-oil-for-tecumseh-snow-king.96213/

 

[daman]

yes the M1 will be fine,over kill,, i use Rotella T Synthetic 5w40 in mine......

 

[Cmarti]

Originally Posted By: daman
yes the M1 will be fine,over kill,, i use Rotella T Synthetic 5w40 in mine......


+1,no issues w/Rotella T Synthetic 5w40