2007-03-24 00:02:07 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
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2007-03-24 00:04:22 · answer #1 · answered by kimmi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I want to make this clear....... NO engine manufacturer recommends NON detergent 30 weight.... except maybe in a water pump...
They recommend a HD-30 (high detergent) 30 weight above 40 degrees Fahrenheit... 5w-30 or 10w-30 below..
OR 5w-30 or 10w-30 synthetic all year round...
10w-40 is fine... even I use it in a couple, can use 5w-40 or 15w-40... just make sure you don't try to use a 15w-40 or 10w-40 in extreme cold temps... or hd-30...
stick with 5w-30 in the winter time (or 5w-30 synthetic all year round) and change it every 25 hours of course.
2007-03-27 01:30:48 · answer #2 · answered by 572ci. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use the oil recommended by the engine manufacturer. They all have websites that will give you that information. Most one cylinder gasoline engines use straight SAE 30 non-detergent oil, however the 10w-40 won't do any noticeable damage.
2007-03-24 07:52:07 · answer #3 · answered by Peedlepup 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're supposed to use straight 30 weight is small 4 cycle engines. It's non-detergent. It just says 30W on the label, no 10W in front of it.
2007-03-24 07:12:55 · answer #4 · answered by daffyduct2006 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In general, no. Most petrol mowers require 30W. Do you not have your mowers handbook? It will state in there which oil you should use, obvious I know, however, if you haven't you will probably find the information on the manufacturer's web site.
2007-03-24 07:15:23 · answer #5 · answered by Chariotmender 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is usually a label where you put the oil in which tells you the right grade to use. I would use what is recommended for your machine.
2007-03-24 07:04:53 · answer #6 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a four stroke engine then yes as engine lubrication but if your motor is two stroke then you need to mix petrol with two stroke oil.
2007-03-25 14:25:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i fix mowers for a living and have always put 10w40 into them and have never had a problem with it!
2007-03-24 08:13:44 · answer #8 · answered by Jack C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure, as long as it's a 4-cycle engine.
2007-03-24 07:04:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
providing it is a four stroke engine ..then that will be fine
2007-03-24 12:18:26 · answer #10 · answered by boy boy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No its Electric you fool.
2007-03-24 09:20:55 · answer #11 · answered by beavis b 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋