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I have 10w-30 castrol oil. Can i put it in my 5 hp briggs and stratton engine
would this work.
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EagleTalons
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I can't see why it wouldn't work.
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i thought because its for cars =] but ok .
EagleTalons
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I use vavoline and napa premium on my engines and they are fine. 10w-30.
I also have some synthetic oil that I use for my old truck...hmm might try it in my briggs.
I also have some synthetic oil that I use for my old truck...hmm might try it in my briggs.
lemegacool
got boost? :)
i put generic 5w-30 car oil in my honda gx160...
Affair_driven
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10w30 is the factory spec.
lemegacool
got boost? :)
yeah i putted 5w-30 this winter and didnt change it since...:biggrin5:
Affair_driven
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Not quite.
Why would the manual mislead you?
No small engine manufacturer recommends it (5w30) unless below freezing.
To disregard what engineers have determined to be best is a backwards step.
Should this just be dismissed? :
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jetlag
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I just pour in what I can find around the garage..hah 
THE HUNTER
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howza-bout some 85w-90? that'd work, right? its oil for gears, and there are gears in the engine! 
lol
well, Briggs recommends that synthetic 5w-30 or 10w-30 be used for any temperature range.
as far as conventional oils are concerned..
10w-30 will be fine to use. though straight 30 is recommended for 40*F (4*C) and above.
they only say the using 10w-30 in these temps will result in higher oil consumption, and tell you just to check the oil level more often.
this is from the Briggs service manual. so go ahead and use the 10w-30, just make sure you check the oil level more often.
lol
well, Briggs recommends that synthetic 5w-30 or 10w-30 be used for any temperature range.
as far as conventional oils are concerned..
10w-30 will be fine to use. though straight 30 is recommended for 40*F (4*C) and above.
they only say the using 10w-30 in these temps will result in higher oil consumption, and tell you just to check the oil level more often.
this is from the Briggs service manual. so go ahead and use the 10w-30, just make sure you check the oil level more often.
BradenM
Etre Et Durer.
Use what the service manual recommends. Always. Religiously.
That said, I've used 80-90w oil in a pinch, needed another 100mls of oil.
That said, I've used 80-90w oil in a pinch, needed another 100mls of oil.
THE HUNTER
"Ghetto Rigging Expert"
i use whatever i find cheap, as long as its the right viscosity, and API service rating.
though i usually try to find a decently well known brand.
Briggs recommends an API service rating of SF, SG, SH, SJ. or higher. but just about any oil you can buy now is either SL or SM, both of which exceed the requirements of the ones recommended. (SM is the most recent and highest API rating) check the container for the API seals.
Affair_driven posted a nice pic of what they look like.
recently ive found that Walmart has oil fairly cheap in gallon or 5 quart size containers.
full synthetic is about $20 for a 5qt. container.
$11-13 for a 4 or 5qt. container of conventional.
though i usually try to find a decently well known brand.
Briggs recommends an API service rating of SF, SG, SH, SJ. or higher. but just about any oil you can buy now is either SL or SM, both of which exceed the requirements of the ones recommended. (SM is the most recent and highest API rating) check the container for the API seals.
Affair_driven posted a nice pic of what they look like.
recently ive found that Walmart has oil fairly cheap in gallon or 5 quart size containers.
full synthetic is about $20 for a 5qt. container.
$11-13 for a 4 or 5qt. container of conventional.
THE HUNTER
"Ghetto Rigging Expert"
well, if the engine has internal mods, idk what that does to what oil you should use lol
but for internally stock engine, stick with what the manufacturer tells ya.
but for internally stock engine, stick with what the manufacturer tells ya.
jetlag
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howza-bout some 85w-90? that'd work, right? its oil for gears, and there are gears in the engine!
lol
WEAK!
I use 85 or 90w-140 in the rearend in my Camaro. (Ford 9")
THE HUNTER
"Ghetto Rigging Expert"
i use it in lawn and garden equipment for gearboxes, not quite a Camaro. lol
pmat
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I pack my crankcase with grease 
EagleTalons
Master JB Welder
I pack my crankcase with grease
Just have a little zerk on the oil fill eh? Haha.
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