I just purchased a Craftsman push mower with Briggs & Stratton 550ex (Gold Series) engine. The manual recommends changing the supplied SAE30 engine oil at 5 hours.
When I change the oil, I'm planning to run something from my stash. Here's what I've got:
M1 0W-40
GC 0W-30
T5 10W-30
PP 5W-30
PU 5W-30
Mazda w/Moly 0W-20
QSGB 5W-30
Another option is blending M1 0W-40 with Mazda w/Moly 0W-20, for a 'Caterham'-style oil.
I have a small-ish lawn, so useage will probably be 30 - 45 minutes per week. After the 1st change, I'll change the oil annually.
Which oil should I run in this engine?
I'm also planning on running TC-W3 at 250:1 and Sta-Bil Ethanol Treatment also at around 250:1. This is mostly to keep the carb healthy.
When I change the oil, I'm planning to run something from my stash. Here's what I've got:
M1 0W-40
GC 0W-30
T5 10W-30
PP 5W-30
PU 5W-30
Mazda w/Moly 0W-20
QSGB 5W-30
Another option is blending M1 0W-40 with Mazda w/Moly 0W-20, for a 'Caterham'-style oil.
I have a small-ish lawn, so useage will probably be 30 - 45 minutes per week. After the 1st change, I'll change the oil annually.
Which oil should I run in this engine?
I'm also planning on running TC-W3 at 250:1 and Sta-Bil Ethanol Treatment also at around 250:1. This is mostly to keep the carb healthy.