i have and it lasted a lot loinger the normal and can u put stp or sothing to clean it out or what
2006-08-06 18:27:26 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
i would treat it almost like any other engine. regular self-maintenance and i dont think stp or anytning like that will hurt it.
2006-08-06 18:32:35 · answer #1 · answered by Isaiah 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't believe that high octane will have any effect on a lawn mower engine, they are low compression engines and designed to work on regular fuel.
STP? STP is a viscosity improver not a cleaner. But, I don't think a small amount will hurt. It may even slow the engine burning oil.
If you put STP in a Lawn mower engine I wouldn't use more that an ounce or two.
Yours: grumpy
2006-08-07 01:43:51 · answer #2 · answered by Grumpy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol ... just changing the oil frequently will make any engine last longer ... after the oil gets dirty its like liquid sandpaper in there wearing everything out ... oil is just like a soapbath to ... changing it often cleans things. u dont need high octane in a lawn mower but if it makes u feel better then why not :) .... pamper the thing hehe ... i wash mine but i refuse to wax it ! ! !
2006-08-07 01:40:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
High octane in a lawn mower is a waste of money. Pure and simple.
2006-08-07 01:51:16 · answer #4 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Grumpy, beleive he meant the fuel treament.... thats useless, mostly kerosene.... I would recommend using marvel msytery oil in the gas though..
And no the high octane won't help anything, gross waste of money.... why? these engines are low compression engines.... they run fine on low octane.... where say a race engine with high compression would ping on low.
2006-08-08 00:46:27 · answer #5 · answered by 572ci. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Refer to your operator's manual. My manuals say to use regular unleaded gas in all my mowers, riding and push. It Also says not to use additives. I guess after the warranty has expired, you could consider doing what you want, but before the expiration date, if you have done anything the manual says not to, you risk losing your warranty guarantee. Of course, they would have to prove you did something, or you might have to prove you didn't. Hope this helps.
2006-08-07 01:42:06 · answer #6 · answered by riversconfluence 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LOL bloody rednecks, High octane in a lawn mower? who are you tim allen?
2006-08-07 01:33:40 · answer #7 · answered by matt83840 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋