Jan 13, 2018 · Rotella T5 10w30 or regular Rotella 15w40 in all the small engines up to 35 horsepower. Been doing it this way for 10+ years. Oil is pretty much never what kills a small engine. A …

Jul 20, 2008 · What levels of Phos and Zinc do you look for in a snowblower/lawnmower/generator engine? Is 700-1000 ppm ok? A stouter 1000-1200 ok? Or something like 1200+? Assume the oil to …

Mar 5, 2003 · What is the best oil to use in lawnmowers and other small 4 cycle engines? I was using Sears SG rated 30 wt oil, but then I found a place where I can get Briggs and Stratton oil.

Aug 30, 2004 · Consider any oil you want. VOA the small engine oil before making a judgement call Cheap is always good if it does what you need it to do. Running the 10w30 Amsoil Motorcycle oil in …

Dec 12, 2013 · One of the small engine repair shops I go to has Super Tech SAE 30 oil on the shelf and Mobil 1 10W30. Just not sure if there is any advantage to using a dedicated Small Engine Oil in air …

Jun 5, 2003 · It's really a waste to use anything expensive in a small engine, especially one without a pressure lube system and oil filter, as changing the oil to remove the contaminants will do way more …

Nov 29, 2009 · The point is, small OPE engines have low valve spring pressure, so why concern yourself with engines with high valve spring pressures? Engines with low valve spring pressure such …

Apr 16, 2019 · Kohler makes a good small engine oil and has lots of zinc. I currently have Rotella t5 10w30 in my Briggs opposed twin but have used Delo LE 5w40, and Pennzoil sae 30 too.

May 29, 2005 · Most sensors on small engines are a float type with a magnet located inside the float. When the float level (oil level) reaches a certain point the magnet gets near enough to a reed switch …

May 21, 2024 · I see another VOA of the 10-30 Amsoil small engine oil on here from 2020 with Zn at 778 and P 722 so pretty much the same other than the calcium is around 1500 more in my sample.