Though on running t 6 5w-40 in a Briggs 1150 horizontal shaft engine that specs 5w- 30 full syn
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Use an oil designed for small engines.
I use amsoil small engine oil. $8 a quart isn't too bad in my opinion
I use amsoil small engine oil. $8 a quart isn't too bad in my opinion
Yes, I run T6 in all my OPE, as do many others here. It's great stuff.
T6 is usually in all of my OPE and performs well.
Using T6 in a portable generator, works great. Pretty sure it's less than $8/quart at Wal-Mart.
Why, what do you get for that?
Originally Posted By: lubedude13
Use an oil designed for small engines.
I use amsoil small engine oil. $8 a quart isn't too bad in my opinion
Originally Posted By: lubedude13
Use an oil designed for small engines.
I use amsoil small engine oil. $8 a quart isn't too bad in my opinion
I mean by using an oil with SJ SH ratings that have the proper additives for small engines and the proper weight. Rotella t6 is great but why not use an oil designed for what equipment it's for and the right weight?
Originally Posted By: gregk24
Originally Posted By: kyxtremetuber
Though on running t 6 5w-40 in a Briggs 1150 horizontal shaft engine that specs 5w- 30 full syn
or you could use what the engine specs for?
LOL!! So true...I like that one gregk24.
Originally Posted By: kyxtremetuber
Though on running t 6 5w-40 in a Briggs 1150 horizontal shaft engine that specs 5w- 30 full syn
or you could use what the engine specs for?
LOL!! So true...I like that one gregk24.
My John Deere with a 20 HP B&S wants a 5/10W30.
What type of equipment is the engine on? If it is a generator then you could be using it in hot or cold weather and T6 with the wide range 5W-40 would be appropriate. However if it is a piece of equipment that is only used in warm weather, then T5 15W-40 or some of the other 15W-40 oils like Del-Vac would cost less, and while T6 is a very good oil, an oil with less of a spread between the low and high number such as a 15W-40 would be less prone to shearing, especially in hot weather.
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Originally Posted By: JimPghPA
What type of equipment is the engine on? If it is a generator then you could be using it in hot or cold weather and T6 with the wide range 5W-40 would be appropriate. However if it is a piece of equipment that is only used in warm weather, then T5 15W-40 or some of the other 15W-40 oils like Del-Vac would cost less, and while T6 is a very good oil, an oil with less of a spread between the low and high number such as a 15W-40 would be less prone to shearing, especially in hot weather.
t5 is 10w30
t3 is 15w40
What type of equipment is the engine on? If it is a generator then you could be using it in hot or cold weather and T6 with the wide range 5W-40 would be appropriate. However if it is a piece of equipment that is only used in warm weather, then T5 15W-40 or some of the other 15W-40 oils like Del-Vac would cost less, and while T6 is a very good oil, an oil with less of a spread between the low and high number such as a 15W-40 would be less prone to shearing, especially in hot weather.
t5 is 10w30
t3 is 15w40
My L Head Briggs genset engine used NO T6 in 24 hours of stop running recently. Best it's ever done on any oil.
My parents have a lawnmower that specified ND30 ...
When this summer is over I'm going to use the leftover quart of T6 in it.
When this summer is over I'm going to use the leftover quart of T6 in it.
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Originally Posted By: gregk24
Originally Posted By: kyxtremetuber
Though on running t 6 5w-40 in a Briggs 1150 horizontal shaft engine that specs 5w- 30 full syn
or you could use what the engine specs for?
Lowe's sells Briggs & Stratton 5W-30 full synthetic oil for less than $6/quart. I use it in my B&S generator. In the instruction manual it's the only oil that's spec'd for all temperature ranges.
Whimsey
Originally Posted By: kyxtremetuber
Though on running t 6 5w-40 in a Briggs 1150 horizontal shaft engine that specs 5w- 30 full syn
or you could use what the engine specs for?
Lowe's sells Briggs & Stratton 5W-30 full synthetic oil for less than $6/quart. I use it in my B&S generator. In the instruction manual it's the only oil that's spec'd for all temperature ranges.
Whimsey
Running 5w20 syn but prefer 0w20 syn in the gensets. I run them hard and long hours. Oil usage nonexistent.
Ken
Ken
Originally Posted By: Rand
Originally Posted By: JimPghPA
What type of equipment is the engine on? If it is a generator then you could be using it in hot or cold weather and T6 with the wide range 5W-40 would be appropriate. However if it is a piece of equipment that is only used in warm weather, then T5 15W-40 or some of the other 15W-40 oils like Del-Vac would cost less, and while T6 is a very good oil, an oil with less of a spread between the low and high number such as a 15W-40 would be less prone to shearing, especially in hot weather.
t5 is 10w30
t3 is 15w40
Not quite.
The triple t conventional comes in both 10w-30 and 15w-40.
I've seen t-5 in many different grades including 0w-30,0w-40 etc.
Originally Posted By: JimPghPA
What type of equipment is the engine on? If it is a generator then you could be using it in hot or cold weather and T6 with the wide range 5W-40 would be appropriate. However if it is a piece of equipment that is only used in warm weather, then T5 15W-40 or some of the other 15W-40 oils like Del-Vac would cost less, and while T6 is a very good oil, an oil with less of a spread between the low and high number such as a 15W-40 would be less prone to shearing, especially in hot weather.
t5 is 10w30
t3 is 15w40
Not quite.
The triple t conventional comes in both 10w-30 and 15w-40.
I've seen t-5 in many different grades including 0w-30,0w-40 etc.
Originally Posted By: Clevy
Originally Posted By: Rand
Originally Posted By: JimPghPA
What type of equipment is the engine on? If it is a generator then you could be using it in hot or cold weather and T6 with the wide range 5W-40 would be appropriate. However if it is a piece of equipment that is only used in warm weather, then T5 15W-40 or some of the other 15W-40 oils like Del-Vac would cost less, and while T6 is a very good oil, an oil with less of a spread between the low and high number such as a 15W-40 would be less prone to shearing, especially in hot weather.
t5 is 10w30
t3 is 15w40
Not quite.
The triple t conventional comes in both 10w-30 and 15w-40.
I've seen t-5 in many different grades including 0w-30,0w-40 etc.
This is true. Our pals to the north have a greater variety of Rotella oils available to them. All I've ever seen in the States is T straight weight, T Triple 15w-40, T5 10w-30, and T6 5w-40.
Originally Posted By: Rand
Originally Posted By: JimPghPA
What type of equipment is the engine on? If it is a generator then you could be using it in hot or cold weather and T6 with the wide range 5W-40 would be appropriate. However if it is a piece of equipment that is only used in warm weather, then T5 15W-40 or some of the other 15W-40 oils like Del-Vac would cost less, and while T6 is a very good oil, an oil with less of a spread between the low and high number such as a 15W-40 would be less prone to shearing, especially in hot weather.
t5 is 10w30
t3 is 15w40
Not quite.
The triple t conventional comes in both 10w-30 and 15w-40.
I've seen t-5 in many different grades including 0w-30,0w-40 etc.
This is true. Our pals to the north have a greater variety of Rotella oils available to them. All I've ever seen in the States is T straight weight, T Triple 15w-40, T5 10w-30, and T6 5w-40.
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