Oil
Oil
+3Originally Posted by spinningreel
2022 z519 cup 225 merc 4s ser # 3B210484. 2--hds12 live units. 2 poles, atlas plate, ghost, hamby's, active target, merc digital gauges
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Same here.
If you prefer conventional oil to synthetic then John Deere Turf-Guard 10W-30 is very good oil. It’s all I’ve run in my 1992 JD 14PZ push mower since day one. It’s still running.
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+1 can't do any better in the heat
As long as you use small engine oil you're fine. I'm sure there's alot of people that say normal oil is fine and it may be but why chance it? Small engine oil has added Zinc for your internal parts, better wear resistance. Also unlike normal car oil/ diesel oil, small engine oil is designed for air cooled engines operating at 450 degrees or more. Car oil is designed for liquid cooled engines with operating Temps closer to 200-250.
Been using straight 30wt for 45 years , just got a new mower last year same 30 wt as I been using no issues
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I use the John Deere branded oil for my John Deere D105.
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I bought an older Crapsman riding mower a couple of years ago for $50. It looks nice and it cuts well but the P O had abused it and it burns oil like a diesel. I use any damn thing I can find, I top the oil off before I use it and every couple of months I take the oil soaked spark plug out, soak it in gasoline, clean it and put it back in and go on cutting.
I'd say if the motor is in good shape, uses a filter, I'd use straight 30 wt or 10w-30.
I just run Briggs and Stratton 30wt in mine
Mobil 15w50 ,5 quart jugs from walmart. It has the extra zinc in it recommend for air cooled engines. In FL it's ideal , might wanna run something a little thinner up north like, Rotella T6 15w40. I have a mowing business on the side, my kubota gets run hard and trust the Mobil, 100%.
Last edited by JohnD.; 03-30-2023 at 08:31 AM.
Whatever's in my waste oil container. Sometimes 10W-30, sometimes ATF, maybe even some gear lube.
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waiting for an olive oil suggestion,, or the left over from the fish fryer,,,,Whatever's in my waste oil container. Sometimes 10W-30, sometimes ATF, maybe even some gear lube.
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No, cooking oil just makes it smell like french fries then I get hungry!waiting for an olive oil suggestion,, or the left over from the fish fryer,,,,
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2005 Lund Rebel SS 1650 w/25 HP Merc 4-stroke
USAF 1985 - 2006 NKAWTG!
What does hot weather have to do with it? That motor gets way hotter than the ambient air temperature anyway so there's really no effect on the engine. The cooling effect of 75-80 degree air vs 100 degree air wouldn't even be significant. Extreme cold temperature affect oil on start-up when it's cold, but hot weather is nothing to worry about.
Shell Rotella T-6 5W-40 used in both of my JD 4400 and 3520 for 200hrs of use, also used in my Scag Freedom Pro 27HP B&S Commercial for 100hrs use.
Oil in the crankcase of an air cooled engine doesn't run much hotter than in a liquid cooled engine that is being worked hard.
I forgot, I also throw some S T P in there if I can find it. This thing can definitely kill bugs with the smoke.
The cheapest 10W30 I can find. Usually dollar general. Going on 12 years with my rider and about 15 or so with my push mower. Mow about 2 acres.
I use 30w I moved less than 20 times a season
Y’all know how to mess with a man. Every kind of oil mentioned is this post. Lol
I have 3 Kawasaki’s to service and dang engines are too expensive to cheap on something as small as 2 qts of oil each.
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