What types of oil to use in small engines (4 stroke motor oils)

Quick video on which types (weights) i recommend to use in small engines. I prefer to use Valvoline brand oil, and to break engines with i use super tech brand. Not advertising brands of oil, just stating my personal preferences. Dont want to start a debate on oil brands here, just showing what weights to use. Thank You.

[@troderique4812]

I am so glad you had this video . I recently bought a house and didnt mow for a number of years and 30 weight kept sticking in my head .Thank you.

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

I hear ya! your welcome, glad to help out! Thanks for Watching!!!

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

Hi. I always try to answer comments/message asap. Briggs says 1 and a half quarts of SAE30 or 10w-30 (both high detergent) but i always run quart and a quarter, because when you fill it up with 1.5 qts, it can "flood" the oil slinger in the engine, and i feel it can cause not enough oil to circulate, so i always run somewhere between 1.25 and 1.5 quarts. but briggs does recommend 1.5 quarts. thanks for watching!!!

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

@fubecabr yeah that would be good, depending on the climate. I've ran 10w-40 in mower engines with no problems, thats a good weight if a engine is starting to burn oil. I've heard of that before, and also another good thing is for every 10 gallons of gas, mix 1 gallon of diesel in with it, that helps upper cylinder lubrication as well. thanks for watching

[@GANGUU00]

Thanks for the tips, just got a 200cc 4 stroke go kart and didnt know anything about it. Thanks again

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

My dad always said Havoline was one of the best, he knew a small engine mechanic that used to swear by it. I only know of one place that sales Havoline now, and its fairly expensive. I do still have some valvoline so I probably will use it this year. Wow, thats good with that many miles! I have a buddy that swears by Castrol, i've never used it. I've used supertech before too, its alright, and i actually have some now, which i usually use to break engines in with or flushes. Thanks for Watching!

[@WontSeeReplies]

I use Amsoil in modern vehicles, it’s as good as it gets. But it’s $15 a quart and not made for small engines. Valvoline is great oil for push-rod vehicles and small engines. NAPA oil is the same oil as Valvoline. Comes from the same tank.

[@Robert01Smith]

great advise Frank, great video..

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

thats interesting, i'll have to check the bottles i got, i just put some in my mower, had it on hand so thought i'd use it. thanks for watching!!!

[@Denkha94]

Thank you for your info and help.

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

hi. great engines. I would not reccomend a 40 weight oil unless the engine burns oil, which would cut down on oil burning, but i reccomend SAE 30 or 10w-30, and if your winters are cold then you could use a 5w-30. Thanks for Watching!!!

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

heard that! i've never used that weight before, might have to give it a try sometime! thanks for watching!!!

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

yes you can use royal in it, i've been wanting to do that myself, but it costs so much! thanks for watching!!!

[@professorx8549]

Thank You Sir ( Dude ) and Thank GOD ALMIGHTY for KZbin. Will definitely be prescribing soon ! Amen

[@NETWizzJbirk]

I just use Synthetic 5w-30 simply because I have cases of it for both cars... It has worked fine for years and years!

[@WontSeeReplies]

There are arguments for using standard oil during break in. Supposedly the rings seat better.

[@fubecabr]

Rotella or Delo 15w-40 is great for mild climates and has a much more robust additive package than the ones shown in the video. It's just as cheap too. In AK, during the winter, I use 5w-40 Rotella or Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel truck in just about everything from my truck, car, ATV, and snow thrower. Another thing I do is run cheap walmart 2 stroke premix in EVERYTHING. I run about 100:1 in my truck and car. I run 50:1 in my small engine 4-strokes. It quiets the motor and improves MPG.

[@LukeLGK]

Cool! Thanks for the straight up info!

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

Luke Grekat Your welcome, Thanks for Watching!!!

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

i don't have my license yet, just never got around to it, funny that were talking about because i'm getting ready to get my learners and hopefully license here soon, but when i do start, i want to get me a mid 80's S10 truck, anything older, i don't care much at all for new vehicles!

[@NETWizzJbirk]

Fair enough. The older vehicles are easier to work on, probably wouldn't benefit from synthetic oils as much, and are less expensive. That said, I personally like a vehicle with 4 wheel Disc Brakes... ABS, Stability Control/Traction Control etc. I also like the newer design of having one coil per plug, no plug wires, 4 valves per cylinder, overhead valves, and a lubricated timing chain that never needs to be replaced (vs. a belt), and I like variable valve timing/lift.

[@theodoretepaske8755]

I usually use Super Tech SAE HD-30 oil in my lawnmower and have for years with no problems. I have used Briggs and Stratton oil once or twice, but I can’t tell any difference in how it runs. One professional even told me that your engine won’t know the difference as long as the viscosity and formation are correct. I would say he was right. I would save that money.

[@NETWizzJbirk]

Newer model cars you can still do much of the routine maintenance yourself. Light Bulbs (or rather HIDs) are replaceable (interior LEDs won't burn out), you can top off fluids, change wipers, wash the car, perform an oil and filter change (you may need ramps & wheel chalks & a special filter wrench), can replace brake pads, rotate wheels, replace air filter & cabin air filter(s), and spark plugs are often cake right on top under their own coil packs. Anything major is easiest to contract out!

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

@fubecabr it might smoke if anything, but it wouldn't make it run rough (at least i wouldn't think) because ive ran my 11 Horse briggs on about 20% gas to 80% diesel just to see if it would run, and it ran great, hard to start and smoked alot. thats how the old tractor engines were, they started on gas then it switched to diesel or usually kerosene after it was warm. Yeah thats the advantage of 2 stroke oil, another product out on the market is MMO (marvel mystery oil), its supposed to

[@jamestracey5958]

That was very helpful thank you

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

Your welcome, thanks for watching!!!

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

oh wow haha now i feel better about using it haha that makes sense! I've heard its re-refined oil but i doubt it haha it seems like decent oil, i still prefer valvoline though haha i've heard thats good stuff, never used it though. never heard of that rating! thanks for watching!!!

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

no problem, any time!

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

I hear ya, i don't even do that haha all i do is change oil once a year (usually use valvoline, this year I went cheap and got supertech) and clean the air filter, check the plug, i run a E3 plug that doesn't foul up, thats actually pretty good! I think thats about how mine does, its always done pretty good.

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

I've had that problem with valvoline 10w30 but not 30 weight, it may be heavy duty, but it is a detergent oil. thanks for watching!!!

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

I do like that about new cars, its easier to diagnose problems. i just don't like the fact that cars are computerized now, i like a old carburetor haha yeah thats true, the basic maintenance is still pretty much the same. Spark plugs on some new engines are really hard to get to. I do like how the codes will say like cylinder #2 misfire, then you can go to that one cylinder and see whats going on, fouled plug, or arcing wire or even something more major.

[@richardgraves8999]

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[@aquactrl1484]

The last honda gx I broke in had amsoil sae30 break in then amsoil small engine 10w30. It runs really good.

[@fubecabr]

@fnaguitarplayer9 I think a 10:1 ratio of gas and diesel would make it run rough. Probably wouldn't hurt anything though. 2 stroke oil is specifically formulated to burn cleanly as well as clean/lube the upper cylinder.

[@leemontoya8028]

Good video, so can I use 10w-40 HD in my 4 Stroke 4 Wheeler? yes or no

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

@fnaguitarplayer9 help with upper cylinder lubrication and also clean jets/fuel injectors, to prevent gumming up.

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

@V8Mike93 i hear ya. i've heard thats pretty good stuff. how much does it cost a quart? do you use synthetic in the racers? when i build my racing mower, i plan to use valvoline synthetic, 10w 30. i've never seen SAE30 sythentic haha thanks for watching

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

@vemtrak54 all the manuals that come with engines says high detergent oil only

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

@cameramonkey2 i will check it out thanks for the info.

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

i hear ya! i've never used briggs brand oil. I'm a Valvoline guy haha I hear Castrol is good oil. I think this summer i'm going to get Havoline for a change. Thanks for Watching!!!

[@WillsGarage91]

I use Briggs and Stratton 30 weight oil in summer and Castrol 5W-30 in winter in my Briggs motors.

[@vlasktom]

I order a tune-up kit online annually from repair clinic. $10 for the kit and $9 for shipping. It comes with 18 oz of B&S oil (SAE 30), air filter, spark plug, and fuel stabilizer (enough for 2 gallons of gas). The first year I used the mower, it went through about 5 tanks of gas. So I ordered the kit, and changed the oil and stuff. It was black as tar, the air filter was black and oil covered, and the spark plug was soot caked. Now it goes through a tank a mow. which aint bad for 3 running hrs

[@MyLifeThai371]

I put 10w-30 in a brand new Pulsar push mower. After the first tank of gas was run through it, I had to add oil every time I filled gas and it would foul the spark plug. From now on I ONLY use normal 30w oil!

[@keshavlakun]

hey am not getting oil no 30 in mauritius can u suggest me what type of oil in replacement of oil no 30 for my air compressor i need your answer as quick as possible please!

[@Denkha94]

Hi their, I have a 12.5HP OHV Briggs air cooled engine, I was thinking can I use the shell Rotella T6 5w40 full synthetic in that engine in summer and winter? thanks

[@SgtPnkks]

actually supertech is made by different manufacturers based on region... some of it is made by sopus (shell, penzoil, quaker state), some is made by exxonmobil, and some is made by warren oil... there may be one other i'm forgetting but those 3 i know for sure... to tell the difference... if the bottom of the bottle has "wpp" on it it's warren, if the bottle is similar to mobil super/mobil 1 then it's exxonmobil, otherwise it's probably sopus

[@Denkha94]

Hi their I have a Garden Tractor with a 12.5HP OHV Briggs and Stratton engine. I was thinking if I use 5w30 synthetic oil in it Instead of the 30 weight oil will I have less gumm build up or sludge build up in the engine if I use synthetic 5w30 instead of conventional oil? thank you.

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

haha i hear ya! i prefer valvoline but here lately i'm trying to save money so i'm using supertech for now. that works, its probably a pretty good oil! thanks for watching!!!

[@DillonErickson]

Supertech oil is Valvoline

[@1899lpv]

At one time the engines ran on leaded gas and non detergent oil. Now if memory serves me well, it all changed in the mid 70's with internal nylon parts. Those parts need to be clean to perform. I know because I had to change internal parts on my 1957 iron horse to today's standard and the same with the type of oil.It still runs without a puff of smoke.

[@ezyedriver]

I used SAE 30 in my robin subaru ex40 generator. I have abot 5000 hours it burns through oil before it runs out of gas. It has a 8 gallon gas tank. It holds 1.2 quarts of oil. I used sae 30 since August of last year. It smokes and fouls my spark plug after about 40 hours of use. Did I do something wrong. I read the manual a couple of times to be sure and read several threads.

[@lewiemcneely9143]

Valvoline is my 2nd choice. The DELO 15/40 is high detergent, high despersant, low ash, just very heavy duty. Good old diesel oil as you well know. Good presentation, Pal!

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

I hear ya! I've been wanting to use Havoline for a while but never tried it. Appreciate that, Thanks for Watching!!!

[@lewiemcneely9143]

fnaguitarplayer9 Everybody here used to use Havoline and Ursa and then Texaco did something strange and we couldn't get it anymore.Now I guess it's back but everybody switched to Castrol or Valvoline. I still like my Delo though. Havoline was good oil but they had trouble with the multi-viscosity thing and was sludging up bigtime.Hope they fixed that.

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

I think havoline is made by chevron now, at least thats what i heard. I got a couple buddies that swear by castrol, i've never used it. And one oil i don't like and won't use is pennzoil, i just don't like it. I didn't know they had problems with it, good to know, i wander if they changed it since then.

[@lewiemcneely9143]

fnaguitarplayer9 This was YEARS ago too. Seems like Pennzoil leaves a dark film on everything. Lots of Castrol folks here.

[@danteerskine7678]

@@fnaguitarplayer9 I use Heavy duty diesel engine oils monograde and multigrade in all my equipment. They're Total Rubia Tir 7400 15w40 Shell Rimula R4x 15w40 PETRONAS dieselube 540 sae 40 Castrol GTX diesel 20w50 Caltex Delo 400 15w40 They're all high zinc oils, very good stuff

[@Denkha94]

Hi their, I have a Briggs and Stratton OHV Engine. Is it ok to use the SuperTech HD30 oil in it? Thank you.

[@rhomis]

I have a Generator: Briggs and Stratton 4 cycle Single Cylinder. I have to say that the oil for winter and summer (10w-30) is the best choice for me.

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

+Rhomis Rhemis I hear ya. I would say that is the best year-round oil you could use. Thanks for Watching!!!

[@turtle2448thomas]

i have a 12.5hp briggs was wondering if i could use royal purple in it?

[@charredskeleton]

I'm glad that you brought up HD meaning high detergent. Many would think that it means heavy duty. I too have found the walmart supertech to be satisfactory and availability is awesome (every Walmart I've been to). Some of the bargain basement oils just have a burnt smell right out of the quart, very noticeable kind of scary.

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

+charredskeleton On some brands it does mean heavy duty, just depends. But usually when a oil isn't high detergent it will state non detergent, The only think i don't like about supertech is that it tends to thin out when its hot, but i still use it for break ins, but i switched to rotella shell t1 straight grade diesel oil (still SAE30) but available in gallon jugs at walmart, it seems to be holding up great. I know what you mean, makes you wander if they just strain old oil! Thanks for Watching!!!

[@charredskeleton]

+fnaguitarplayer9 hmm I might have to look into that shell, I've heard good things about Rotella and how clean it makes and keeps engines.

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

+charredskeleton It seems like good stuff, I'll probably be putting that video up soon on it.

[@lewiemcneely9143]

A lot 0of Kohler 2-cylinders are blowing up and the main causes are too many revs and too thin oil. My pal just replaced a cam in a 20 horse that both the exhaust lobes were FLAT! Lifters (hydraulic) were fine and reuseable. Sounds like older Chevy cams all over again.

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

Daggone, thats crazy that they wore down so much. haha heard that! Thanks for Watching!

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

that is good oil for a mower engine, i've thought of using synthetic before, but it costs so much more, this year i saved me some money by running 10w-30 instead of SAE 30, because it comes in a 5 quart jug, 30 weight don't. it should help with sludge build up, another thing, you can replace some of the oil with marvel mystery oil, its supposed to keep motors clean and prevent sludge build up, and if you use it in your gas it will clean up and prevent carbon build up. thanks for watching!!!

[@robertyearian227]

I'm all about valvoline oil I use it in everything good stuff

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

Its the main one i use too anymore. Thanks for Watching!!!

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

@Robert01Smith Thank you and thanks for watching.

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

@cameramonkey2 i hear ya. i'd use synthetic but it costs so much haha, i just started using mmo in all my engines, haven't used it in the oil but i'm going to next oil change. don't think i've heard of royal purple before. thanks for watching

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

hey. yes it is fine, not the best grade of oil, but its not that bad. i've used it several times, i like to use it to break rebuilt engines in with or to flush out engines, or if i get a new engine i'll use cheap oil instead of expensive oil to test it out. but yes you can use it. I prefer valvoline.Thanks for watching!!!

[@NETWizzJbirk]

I listen to 50's, 60's, & 70's on XM on my newer car. Engineering just depends. With any car 1995+ you start with a scan tool to read a stored code (i.e. P0102 Mass Air Flow Sensor low input) Then with the car off you pull the sensor out of the air-box (in this example) and notice it is filthy, so you clean it then reconnect it, clear the code, and wait-and-see. If you have a miss, a code will tell you what cylinder. Plug, Coil-Pack, Clogged Injector, Computer, [or loss of compression :( ]

[@heinzkitzvelvet]

I had a 1964 Ford Galaxy when I was 18 years old back in 1992. I was told to use non detergent oil only in that engine. After a couple of years, the engine would get up to temperature and seize up dead. Listening to you now, I'm wondering if that wasn't why it started doing that.

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

It might be! Alot of people say to use non detergent oil in small engines without oil filters, but I disagree, all the sludge will keep building up really bad. Thanks for Watching!!!

[@leeisenberg]

Do you know how much oil to put in the Briggs 1150 series??? The 1 I'm working on has NO dipstick, so I'm clueless. Thanks.

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

I sent you a message explaining it, i also have a video on changing oil in a 5hp horizontal that should show it as well. your welcome, Thanks for Watching!!!

[@watchman1178]

Is that Valvoline oil good for tillers that use 4-stroke engine oil?

[@caseyfrederick9521]

Thank you sir

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

Your welcome, Thanks for Watching!!!

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

@V8Mike93 i hear ya. i'll check that out too. wow expensive but cheaper than a motor haha

[@gvenugop12]

Can I use the Mobil 1 5W-30 full synthetic oil that I use for the car in my snow thrower also? The manual asks you to look for A.P.I. Service "SL/SJ". What is it referring to? Please advise. Thanks

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

I don't see why you couldn't, but remember once you use synthetic you can't go back to regular. if you look on the back of the oil container (sometimes the front) there will be a small circle looking thing with API service scan on it, it will have either sl sj or any other codes on there, if it doesn't have it then don't use it, its more/less a quality rating which is based on additives in the oil. Thanks for Watching!!!

[@HectorDLoera]

I had the exact same question, thanks to both.

[@MattTigers]

Please give a logical explanation of why you can't go back to conventional oil, after using synthetic.

[@TheTerminator310]

Great video. Quick question though: These small engines that use flat tappet camshafts recommend an engine oil with an API service rating of SJ with high ZDDP levels for anti-wear protection of the lobes/tappets. The Valvoline SAE 30W states it is an SN rated oil which has a greatly decreased additives I believe which can cause premature wear of the cam lobes, etc. Maybe I am wrong? But I know in classic cars with flat tappet cams, they have to have an SJ, SG or other good quality oil with a greater additive package in it.

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

thanks. Yeah alot of oils have decreased or did away with the ZDDP, I've never had a problem with it, i don't think its nearly as critical on a small engine, for one there is less spring tension on the valves, so that takes alot of stress out of it. But it is possible though, i don't have no proof either way. I do know that stp additive has ZDDP in it, so you might be better off to add some to the oil. I'm not sure about lucas additive, it might have it. I'm actually going to run diesel engine oil this summer, i've done research on it and it will really stand up to the heat of small engines, it won't thin out nearly as much. It has CF-2, CR stamped on the back of it (rotella t1 sae30), but its a experiment, alot of people sear by it. Thanks fo watching!!!

[@TheTerminator310]

Thanks for the reply! Yes, I have heard of a bunch of people going to the Rotella T1. I think I may start using that in my equipment as well. I have used Castrol HD 30 for years now, but like the others, it is now SN. I would feel much better using an oil with a better additive package, like Rotella, Delo 400, etc. Just my personal preference. Especially for the kind of heat these engines take.

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

Your welcome! Yeah I think its a much heavier duty oil, and the price isn't bad at all either, i got a gallon jug for 12 something. I bought 2 because I got 3 mowers to try it out in this summer. I know what you mean. I've been using supertech brand HD30 the past couple years (trying to save a few dollars) and it literally drains out like water. Same as 10w-30, in any brand. Thats when i got thinking about using diesel oil, also i considered using 10w-40 motorcycle/atv oil made by valvoline, i'm not sure of the specs but i'd imagine it would take heat good too.

[@TheTerminator310]

Yeah, I like Valvoline products too myself. Most everything they make is top notch. They've taken the ZDDP out of these other oils I'm guessing because it kills catalytic converters and pollution issues with the EPA. So now, it's down to diesel oil or motorcycle/atv oil. I currently have 2 mowers myself. Troy Bilt 17.5 HP with 150 hours and a new Husqvarna V-twin 24 HP with about 11 on it now. Definitely going to change over. That's not bad for a gallon jug! I know that the SJ rated Briggs and Stratton oil you can find at Lowe's is like $7.98 per 48 oz. Thinking I'm going to use the diesel oil. Will work just as well and maybe even better.

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

***** Yeah valvoline is good stuff, I use that high mileage stuff (red jug) in my truck, does really good. I know right, i was surprised at how cheap it was. I almost decided to use that briggs oil, but i think its overpriced, and you know briggs doesn't make it, I can't remember who actually makes it, but its just a briggs sticker on it haha I did think about buying one jug of that just for the jug (i'd use the oil of course haha) but the jug would be handy for measuring out 1.5 quarts, thats the only thing i don't like about a bigger jug. Yeah it might be worth trying, i'm going to put it the test this summer, i think it will do great. But do keep in mind that on something new it will void warranty, anything but briggs brand will haha

[@killstrees]

So do you think this stuff would be good for something like a Honda gx22 trimmer and Dolmar 4 stroke leaf blower?

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

Yeah i don't see a problem, but if honda or dolmar suggests a certain weight/type or brand of oil i would recommend using that for warranty purposes, but other than that i do not see any problem using this oil (valvoline or supertech) in them, i have a 4 cycle troybilt and been using it in it, its not my main weedeater but i haven't had any problems with it. Thanks for Watching!!!

[@jeremiahtrigueros8847]

thanks dude

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

Your Welcome, Thanks for Watching!!!

[@htcooley04]

fnaguitarplayer9 non detergent engine oil it's for use in engines that do not have a oil filter or an oil filtering system of some kind an example would be an air compressor motor that is spun buy a belt that is connected to an electric motor. another example would be an old push mower without an oil filter or an old riding mower or a new cheap mower may not have an oil filter or oil filter system. I have no idea where you have obtained your knowledge or lack thereof sir but you are wrong plain and simple you do not want to put a detergent oil in an old motor that someone has been using non detergent oil in entire life because the non detergent oil does not carry dirt particles and other particulates around with it. instead it allows those particles and particulates to fall to the bottom of the oil pan or the crankcase. again I'm not trying to be an a****** but you are giving false information and there's a lot of use on this video so now you got all these people that think oh no you can't put non detergent straight 30 weight oil in a push lawn mower or a riding lawn mower that does not have an oil filter. so now people are going to go around and put 5W30 or 10W30 detergent oil in their engine that does not have an oil filter or an oil filtering system and yeah it might not ruin the engine right away chances are it'll be just fine but you will increase engine wear rapidly because that new detergent oil that you put in that old engine that has particulates and dirt sitting on the bottom of the crankcase or the oil pan is going to get in that new detergent oil and it's going to circulate throughout the entire engine including the piston rings and you might cause severe damage to your engine. including scored Pistons or scored cylinder walls am I the only one here that went to high school shop class and actually paid attention? also I continuously people over and over again at parts stores in other mechanics that I work with what is best 4 in engine that does not have oil filter or an oil filtering system and their answer is always the same. this is not an opinion it is fact read the back of the f****** oil bottle or bottles of the non detergent straight 30 and detergent straight 30 it will explain it if it is a good oil brand or ask a good reputable mechanic or a good reputable oil salesperson or distributor and they will tell you the same thing I am telling you I hope you're not so stubborn that you will still disagree with me and the facts. so if I were you I would change the video or take it down because people are still watching this in 2017 and getting the wrong information from you. I sincerely hope you listen and do some research. thank you

[@hugo6142]

Greetings, I just bought a 208 cc power horse shredded, what oil would you recommend to run my shredded then flush oil to replace with valvoline 30W.

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

If your just flushing then go with something like super tech, or something cheap, prob a 10w30 will do, then put in some good name brand 30 weight or 10w-30 if its going to be used in cold weather. Thanks for Watching!!!

[@hugo6142]

Thanks for your reply Sir.

[@Denkha94]

Hi their thank you for responding? Do you know how much oil capacity does a 12.5HP Briggs and Stratton engine take?

[@Joe_Dallas]

11/2 litres

[@1left2theright4jc9]

Accidentally used chainsaw bar oil ...seen white smoke then seen what I did ..is this a must drain out.

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

oh no!!! yep, better get it out! Thanks for Watching!!!

[@jamesratliff5663]

I have a small 4 stroke Honda tiller and have misplaced the manual. Are you saying I can use either 10w30 oil or 30w oil? ..

[@paulherndon8306]

James Ratliff type in your mower my friend

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

I would suggest looking online to be sure for that, but generally speaking you should be safe with either of those. Thanks for Watching!!!

[@xoFilmz]

What oil do i use for a 169cc 6.5hp engine?

[@NETWizzJbirk]

What do you drive?

[@navajo1abf2]

I used Valvoline racing 50 wt, in 1968 in my Norton 750 motorcycle and it blew the bottom out 3 times in 3 mths. The mechanic (He drag raced twin 750's inline) said some one was putting water in the oil tank, but what happened in the air cooled engine the oil could not handle the condensation and was foaming which broke down the lubrication ability. Never used Valvoline again.

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

oh wow. I've never had problems with it, but i've never used it in a racing application either. I run max-life in my truck. I hear ya! Thanks for Watching!!!

[@navajo1abf2]

I never raced my bike, but got on the throttle pretty good a few times in short bursts at road speeds. Here is something, I got a fine for going down the line in stopped traffic on the Santa Ana fwy in Calif. and I was just crawling, now they blow your doors off with traffic at 65 mph all over the state and nothing happens to them. no law against it.

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

I hear ya. haha thats crazy! Not surprised though. I know what you mean.

[@LuisVelazquez60]

Can I use Supertech SAE 10W-30 on my pressure washer?, or does it use a different kind of 10W-30?

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

That will work fine! I usually use valvoline. Thanks for Watching!!!

[@buster2725]

Well i have a 2006 kohler SV735 been using Amsoil 5w30 all its life has 600 hrs on it. use a Wix filter on it change it in the fall,does not burn any oil,or leaks. i also use Amsoil in my 04 silverado 200,000 mils change once a year still runs strong,only had to change water pump and plugs, firm believer in Amsoil,always something better

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

I'll have to try that, I have never used it before. Thanks for Watching!

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

@vemtrak54 well if you use non detergent in a splash lubrication engine it will destroy it because it doesn't clean the parts and it will sludge up in no time. And briggs says that on the website, and briggs doesn't even make non detergent oil, at least i've never seen it. I mean thats news to me, i've always used HD in all my engines, i've always heard never us ND oil. Not trying to start a argument but i'm just saying.

[@folkpizza6834]

I have a Kawasaki Bayou 220 and my grandfather put SAE 5W 20 oil in it. Ever since then my quad wasn't running right. I told him to put SAE 30 or SAE 10W 30 in it. But with this other oil my quad goes very slow and sound funny. Loses speed in 5th gear, Did that other oil cause this problem?

[@thegarage161]

next time you get oil for you quad ask for oil that is just for quads . that should solve your problem.

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

+the “Bullets Rc” garage that is true, i think it has more additives in it then regular oil. I've been wanting to try it out in lawn mower engines. Thanks for watching!

[@folkpizza6834]

+the “Bullets Rc” garage Im not the one who got the oil

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

oh yeah, thats what i like, and you can actually do 95% of the repairs yourself, the new cars you have to be a electrical engineer to fix them, i'm a electrician and i don't even understand whats going on haha I like the idea of 4 disc brakes, i hate rear drum brakes. I just don't like modern stuff haha even when it comes to music i like 50's and 60's country and rock!

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

thats some thin oil haha that must be a synthetic? thanks for watching!!!

[@dollman0]

Wal-Mart oil is good quality made by Quaker State/Penzoil its just cheaper by contract (Private Label). I use Amsoil Synthetic SAE 30/10W30 in my mowing equipment with excellent results. Its a straight weight and meets the pour properties of 10W30 (just to clarify the double rating).

[@jimdavidson5208]

Which oil do you recommend for mowers?

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

If the mower is going to be used just in the summer and not used in the winter at all, a SAE30 is what I recommend, you can use 10w-30 if its going to be used in summer and winter, as far as brand goes, I've been using walmart brand supertech the last few years with no problems at all, I do prefer Valvoline though. Thanks for Watching!!!

[@splashyd7957]

What is the best oil for a predator 212cc go kart

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

I would go with a 10w-30 for something like that, it may be used in cooler weather at some point so a multi oil would be best, its a good universal oil. thanks for watching!!!

[@z31rider24]

Supertech is cheap in price but it's good quality oil. I also use Supertech oil Filters. Supertech is great!

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

Its good for the price, I don't use it my vehicles but i will use it as a break in oil when i rebuild engines, and to flush out older engines. Its good stuff! thanks for watching!!!

[@MattTigers]

ST filters are now made by WIX, the oil is mostly the same as MAG1 depending on region. Even conventional ST oil is API SN, ILSAC GF-5.

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

I hear ya, i didn't know wix made them, good to know. I usually us AC delco on my trucks. I like to use it mainly for break ins and flushing. Thanks for Watching!!!

[@nickbishop8930]

The walmart super tech oil here in western Wisconsin is Citgo.

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

That makes at least 3 different makers of it, mobil 1, warren and citgo, crazy! Thanks for Watching!!!

[@tonybiancofiore272]

Is it okay to use 4 stroke lawn mower oil for a 4 stroke small tiller engine

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

Yes same oil for any 4 cycle small engine. Thanks for Watching!

[@cianndavis313]

What if you can't get 4 cycle but only 2 cycle oil in 30 weight in a tight spot? Just out of luck?

[@garymachen7354]

The Valvolene doesn't say high detergent (HD) though.

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

If it doesn't specify that its "non-detergent" then they are usually high detergent. And actually the HD stands for heavy duty on the supertech. Thanks for Watching!!!

[@TRIGGER861]

Oh yes the Valvoline is good oil! Actually, I believe I'm right, the "HD" on that one bottle means Heavy Duty. If its non-detergent it will say it on the bottle.

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

I think its one of the best. You are correct, if its non detergent it will say on it. Thanks for Watching!!!

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

I hear ya. I've never used exxonmobil, but i guess i have been all along and didn't know it haha

[@terry218e]

Was told your not suppose to use detergent oil on anything that doesn't had an oil filter to filter the particulates. What do ya think?

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

+terry218e I have always used (and will continue to use) detergent oils in any small engine, I have been told this before but in all small engine manuals i've seen its never said a thing about non-detergeant oils, and 90% of new equipment specifies 10w-30 oil anyway. But I always use SAE30 in summer time equipment and 10w-30 in winter equipment, lately i've been use rotella (shell) diesel engine oil (straight grade 30 weight) and its been doing really good. It is true that the particles will float around with detergent oils, but if you use non-detergent then all the sludge builds up in the bottom and you don't want that either, the main thing is just keep up with the oil changes, that way there isn't much dirt in it at all. The only times I use non-detergent is in pressure washer pumps or air compressor pumps. thanks for watching!!!

[@vt9302]

Interesting that you use diesel oil. The general rules is that gasoline engines should not be lubricated with engine oil made for diesel engines, but the major premise behind that is the damage that can occur to catalytic converter in automobiles made after 1975. With the cat converter out of the way, I guess the extra lubricating properties of diesel oil (ZDDP) could benefit the small engine.

[@orkhanasib]

Can I use car engine oil on my lawn mower?

[@robertpeters2741]

What brand of oil do you recommend? I'm a little confused.

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

Usually I will use valvoline, havoline or rotella diesel oil (all 30weights). Thanks for Watching!!!

[@jamesbnorman1]

so you like Valvoline?

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

James Norman I prefer it. I don't have to have it. I run valvoline max life in my truck. I use the supertech for testing engines, flushing, and for break ins. This year I bought Shell oil, its actually diesel engine oil and after alot of research alot of people run it in small engines. I made a video on talking about it but haven't put it up yet. Thanks for Watching!!!

[@charredskeleton]

+fnaguitarplayer9 A Local farm store sells Mystic brand(off brand) partial synthetic SAE30, but only 2 gallon size. I've been wanting to try it but 2 gallons is a lot 1-3 pints at a time!

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

+charredskeleton I hear ya! I've been buying shell oil in gallon jugs. Thanks for Watching!!!

[@brianborell4469]

charredskeleton mystic is not an off-brand. Very popular in the marine and 2-stroke world.

[@paris07able]

Lol

[@wcjcnc]

Thank you for your quick response. I'm going to stock up on SAE 30 HD oil to put in my customers mowers. I've been doing a lot of reading on the net about detergent versus non-detergent oils. Half of what you can find says only use detergent oils and the other half says only use non-detergent oils. Even info from manufacturers contradicts itself. I've been researching oil for a week and it's driving me crazy. I have found that, IF IT DOESN'T SPECIFICALLY SAY NON-DETERGENT ON THE BOTTLE IN BIG LETTERS, then it has detergent in it. Almost all the oil I've seen does not say it's non-detergent. So most of the oil sold everywhere does have detergent in it so it can't be that bad for a small engine like a lawnmower.

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

Your welcome! Heard that, yeah the only time i would recommend 10w-30 if its going to be used in the winter like a snow blower or generator. It is very contradicting about non detergent and detergent. You correct, unless it specifically says non detergent, its detergent oil. And I would never use non detergent because it lets the dirt/sludge build up in the oil pan. And the argument is that since most small engines do not have oil filters, the dirt can damage parts, but if you use non detergent it will just build up. I only recommend non detergent oil in air compressors or pressure washer pumps. But yeah I would never use non detergent oil, I just don't feel it protects it as much, and if you notice 90% of the time, the non detergent oils are alot cheaper, so either the detergent additives cost more or its a lower grade of oil. So yeah, SAE30 Detergent in summer use and 10w-30 in anything in the winter, non detergent in compressors, pumps, gearboxes that call for it, etc. one good site that i've done alot of reading on is bobistheoilguy.com, alot of info on their, and some will contradict what I said, but i've never had any oil-related problems by using detergent oil in small engines, even using cheap super tech HD30, which i do find does break down alot more. this year i'm trying a new oil (to me) shell rotella DIESEL HD30 T1 Straight Grade, its cheaper and its available in a 5 quart jug, being diesel engine oil it should take the extreme heat of small engines much better, I will be doing a video on it somepoint in the next month or so. Thanks again for Watching!

[@charredskeleton]

Briggs and Strattons are tough happy engines that will put up with any oil. If they don't like it they'll just burn it. I just fixed one that had been run on two cycle (2cyl in the crank case) burned as much as a lawn boy by the story

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

+charredskeleton oh wow haha thats crazy! Thanks for Watching!!!

[@vlasktom]

Yeah, it's synthetic. Used in nearly all new Toyota and Honda engines. My girlfriend's car, a 2010 Toyota Camry, uses it. But her Dad said that 5W-20 is better. To me, it's 6 one, half dozen the other. I've yet to see a major fuel economy difference. I found that the 0W-20 gives her 33 MPG and the 5W-20 gives her 32.5 MPG under the same driving conditions. *Shrugs* But I'd never put anything but SAE 30 in my mower

[@edcardinal7504]

I'm not positive but I believe years ago u needed to run NON detergent oils in air cooled engines with no oil filter. Now almost all oils have detergent in them but I believe they are ok to use in them now. In fact I think most non detergent oils now are MINERAL type oils made for compressors and such. I like to use regular SAE straight 30 weight in warmer weather. And 10-30 or 10-40 in the winter.

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

Your right, at one time it was recommend to use non-detergent oils, and some still use it. Locally I can not even find a good grade "branded" non-detergent oil anyways, so i don't even consider using it. I do use non-d oils for a squirt can though and in compressors but thats about it. Thanks for Watching!!!

[@edcardinal7504]

fnaguitarplayer9 thx. I usually use Valvoline or Quaker State

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

I hear I like valvoline or shell t1 sae30

[@FEGTTTSDH]

0W20 in a new small car IS THE BEST

[@brjr2009]

Non detergent oils should be used in engines without an oil filter. Non detergent lets the metal particles fall out of suspension into the bottom of the sump to be removed during oil drain. Detergent oils keep these particles in suspension letting the oil filter catch them being removed during filter changes.

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

I've always used detergent oils myself but have been told this alot of times. Thanks for Watching!!!

[@kelliebrooks9094]

Thanks I guess it was the stores that got me thinking lawn mowers didn't use detergent oil...ok my bad

[@speedskiff2]

always told never run 15w40 in air cooled motors. Not partial to multi viscosities. Like the diesel oil idea, but most are semi synthetic so I imagine you have to look. Always ran Kendall GT-1 40 wt in TB Horse tiller and motorcycles. Mowers and others I use 10w30 but will look for SJ designation for wear protection. I do worry about flat tappets after people lost race engines with cam failures after ZDDP was removed. BTW, recently sold my 97 Ram 318 with 455K on it and ran Valvoline 30 wt from day one. Only internal failure was a broken valve spring at 200K. Oil is cheap insurance.

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

+speedskiff2 I agree to a point, i'd rather run 30 weight, but if its something like a generator then you'll want a 10w-30 in it. Wow thats alot of miles, your right oil is cheap insurance, i change mine regular in everything. its the life of engines. The diesel oil seems to be holding up longer than regular oil, guess its taking the heat better. Thanks for Watching!!!

[@danteerskine7678]

@@fnaguitarplayer9 sincerely, what the hell @speedskiff2 is talking about?? 15 w40 engine oils are perfectly safe to use with overhead valves engines especially for people who lives in a warmer climate. I use a much heavier Castrol GTX 20w50 in my little generator and I didn't experience any problem . Thick oils sticks to the internal parts better, have a high strength film, high zddp (mineral) and have high resistance to oxidation . Sincerely I don't like 30 oils, they're way too thin and will thin out way too quickly under high temperature

[@yankucher8116]

what type of oil should I use for 110cc Chinese quad?

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

I would recommend a 10w-30 for something like that, that might be used in colder weather at some point. Thanks for Watching!!!

[@The2012waiting]

Id use mobil 1 4t, its rated for wet clutch and 4 stroke motorcycles, some people use shell Rotella T(diesel oil) it has same rating and is a lot... cheaper

[@htcooley04]

Yan Kucher if it does not have an oil filter use straight 30 non detergent I have a 150cc hammerhead Go Kart dune buggy type of thing and they share a lot of engine parts with the Chinese scooters and small ATVs do not listen to this guy he is misinformed ask a part store that is reputable or a reputable mechanic or gopowersports.com and the KZbin channel cars and cameras I believe it's called is sponsored by gopowersports.com and they deal with the Chinese ATVs go karts buggies any of the small engines they have fixes for the Chinese 150cc carburetors that come from the factory and run lean leading to bad engine performance for example they cut out at Full Throttle or half throttle to Full Throttle and they spit and sputter and run like crap it's a simple fix they send you a jet upgrade kit for the idling jet and the main fueling jet or you can get a free upgraded brand new carburetor for like $40 I did it to my Chinese 150cc Hammerhead buggy or go kart or whatever you want to call it.

[@filippocunsolo6764]

I put 10w 40 in my 49cc.but I put 10w 40. Did I miss up my Engine

[@fnaguitarplayer9]

Is this a 4 cycle or 2 cycle, if its a 2 cycle i would not recommend using it, but if a regular engine calls for say a 10w-30 and you used 10w-40 it wouldn't make a big difference really, but if its under warranty it will void it. I always recommend using what the manufacturer recommends. Thanks for Watching!