Went to my local Walmart today, and for the first time I saw the SuperTech lawnmower oil for sale. They had SAE 30 in 20 ounce and 48 ounce, and they had the 10W-30 in 20 ounce. The SAE 30 20 ounce was $1.67 each, and the 48 ounce was $5.6x. I bought the SAE 30 twenty ounce bottle. Back of the bottle says the oil is SJ/CF. This is the first year I have seen this oil in my local store. Can't find it on their website either for sale. It's in my Honda self propelled now.
SuperTech SAE 30 lawnmower oil SJ
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I would think the passenger car 10w30 would be higher quality, especially if we compare it to Rotella T5 10w30, but it's good to have options.
I just worry they are limiting the additives because of the SJ rating and not adding them like they should. With SJ we can have higher zddp, but are they using it or not?
I just worry they are limiting the additives because of the SJ rating and not adding them like they should. With SJ we can have higher zddp, but are they using it or not?
Strange, isn't it, since my genset, Honda mower and snow thrower
all specify multigrade automotive oil. So they all get T6.
all specify multigrade automotive oil. So they all get T6.
My personal guess is the oil is the same as the qt super tech just a different size
If the spec reads the same. The good thing about it is when they use the whole bottle. Their mower will only be over filled by an ounce or 2 rather than like 12 oz if they bought the quart.
If the spec reads the same. The good thing about it is when they use the whole bottle. Their mower will only be over filled by an ounce or 2 rather than like 12 oz if they bought the quart.
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Its not a better deal if they use the whole quart and after mowing half the yard it dies wont restart and they leave it on the curb for free after buying a new mower.
If "I" get the mower off the curb then its all good. I just drain the super clean oil to the proper level, then run it untill it is smooth, wash it, sharpen the blade and sell it on craigslist. Did that to a neighbors mower last year. Not next door about 10 doors down.
Its not a better deal if they use the whole quart and after mowing half the yard it dies wont restart and they leave it on the curb for free after buying a new mower.
If "I" get the mower off the curb then its all good. I just drain the super clean oil to the proper level, then run it untill it is smooth, wash it, sharpen the blade and sell it on craigslist. Did that to a neighbors mower last year. Not next door about 10 doors down.
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It's starting to get hot around here, so SAE 30 SJ rated oil should be good to go for my Honda mower. The SuperTech lawnmower oil is not the same as SuperTech HD30 becasue that oil is SN from what I saw on the quart bottle. It could have been SM...not absolutely sure because my eyes are old.
Just a little more information from the bottle. Did not see any API service symbols.
"Specially formulated for 4-Cycle engines" is on the front of the bottle. On the back of the bottle is "Specially Compounded and approved for warm weather use between 40F and 100F+."
It is made by Warren, and here is the MSDS.
"Specially formulated for 4-Cycle engines" is on the front of the bottle. On the back of the bottle is "Specially Compounded and approved for warm weather use between 40F and 100F+."
It is made by Warren, and here is the MSDS.
Originally Posted By: BigD1
It's starting to get hot around here, so SAE 30 SJ rated oil should be good to go for my Honda mower. The SuperTech lawnmower oil is not the same as SuperTech HD30 becasue that oil is SN from what I saw on the quart bottle. It could have been SM...not absolu
It's clear from that chart that Honda approves of multigrade automotive oil of SJ OR BETTER, as well as straight 30. A multigrade synthetic will make for easier starting in cooler weather. I'd say "special" single grade "mower oil" is just marketing.
It's starting to get hot around here, so SAE 30 SJ rated oil should be good to go for my Honda mower. The SuperTech lawnmower oil is not the same as SuperTech HD30 becasue that oil is SN from what I saw on the quart bottle. It could have been SM...not absolu
It's clear from that chart that Honda approves of multigrade automotive oil of SJ OR BETTER, as well as straight 30. A multigrade synthetic will make for easier starting in cooler weather. I'd say "special" single grade "mower oil" is just marketing.
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To NH73
Its not a better deal if they use the whole quart and after mowing half the yard it dies wont restart and they leave it on the curb for free after buying a new mower.
If "I" get the mower off the curb then its all good. I just drain the super clean oil to the proper level, then run it untill it is smooth, wash it, sharpen the blade and sell it on craigslist. Did that to a neighbors mower last year. Not next door about 10 doors down.
Still a better deal. If a person does that, them they shouldn't be buying oil at all.
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Its not a better deal if they use the whole quart and after mowing half the yard it dies wont restart and they leave it on the curb for free after buying a new mower.
If "I" get the mower off the curb then its all good. I just drain the super clean oil to the proper level, then run it untill it is smooth, wash it, sharpen the blade and sell it on craigslist. Did that to a neighbors mower last year. Not next door about 10 doors down.
Still a better deal. If a person does that, them they shouldn't be buying oil at all.
I said to the heck with it, and drained the SuperTech, and filled it with Pennzoil SAE 30 that's rated SN. Back of the Pennzoil bottle does say can be used in small 4-cycle engines like mowers and such. Checked the Pennzoil product data sheet, and it has a viscosity index of 105. Going to run the straight 30 during the heat, and back to the Pennzoil 10W-30 when it gets cooler because I am still bagging leaves in December when it's cold. I have more faith in the Pennzoil!
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I said to the heck with it, and drained the SuperTech, and filled it with Pennzoil SAE 30 that's rated SN. Back of the Pennzoil bottle does say can be used in small 4-cycle engines like mowers and such. Checked the Pennzoil product data sheet, and it has a viscosity index of 105. Going to run the straight 30 during the heat, and back to the Pennzoil 10W-30 when it gets cooler because I am still bagging leaves in December when it's cold. I have more faith in the Pennzoil!
I'd just run the 10w30 year round don't think you're gaining anything really going to the straight 30.
I said to the heck with it, and drained the SuperTech, and filled it with Pennzoil SAE 30 that's rated SN. Back of the Pennzoil bottle does say can be used in small 4-cycle engines like mowers and such. Checked the Pennzoil product data sheet, and it has a viscosity index of 105. Going to run the straight 30 during the heat, and back to the Pennzoil 10W-30 when it gets cooler because I am still bagging leaves in December when it's cold. I have more faith in the Pennzoil!
I'd just run the 10w30 year round don't think you're gaining anything really going to the straight 30.
Sorry to hear OP.
I was pulling for you in hopes you wouldn't do anything drastic. But you did and drained a seemingly perfectly good fill of motor oil.
It is okay though.
I was pulling for you in hopes you wouldn't do anything drastic. But you did and drained a seemingly perfectly good fill of motor oil.
It is okay though.
I use about 5 gallons (a quart at a time) of Super Tech HD 30 a week in the spring and summer for tune ups. Just as good as anything else out there for a single cylinder four stroke that's going to burn (at least a little) oil anyway. Always go with manufacturer on Honda engines in case of warranty work being required later...10W-30. I find that 10W-30 burns faster in small engines though.
I didn't know SuperTech came in a 20 ounce bottle. That would save me from measuring.
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I didn't know SuperTech came in a 20 ounce bottle. That would save me from measuring.
It's a new product that showed up in my Wal-Mart within the past month.
I didn't know SuperTech came in a 20 ounce bottle. That would save me from measuring.
It's a new product that showed up in my Wal-Mart within the past month.
Pictures of the offending product:
48 ounce bottle of SAE30 lawn mower oil
20 ounce bottles of 10W30 and SAE30 lawn mower oil
Meets SJ/CF specifications.
Alright, who is going to volunteer to send in a sample for VOA?
48 ounce bottle of SAE30 lawn mower oil
20 ounce bottles of 10W30 and SAE30 lawn mower oil
Meets SJ/CF specifications.
Alright, who is going to volunteer to send in a sample for VOA?
Yes that's it. Thanks for the pictures!
Went by my local hardware that is a dealer for Kohler, Stihl, Echo, Snapper, and etc., and they stock the Kohler 10W-30 and Kohler SAE 30 oil. I asked the parts guy who made it, and he said Warren in Dunn, NC. They had the quart bottles priced at $4.39 each. I am thinking that the Kohler and Walmart oil could possibly be the same oil. The Kohler oil does have a lot more claimed certifications including some mil specs too.
Went by my local hardware that is a dealer for Kohler, Stihl, Echo, Snapper, and etc., and they stock the Kohler 10W-30 and Kohler SAE 30 oil. I asked the parts guy who made it, and he said Warren in Dunn, NC. They had the quart bottles priced at $4.39 each. I am thinking that the Kohler and Walmart oil could possibly be the same oil. The Kohler oil does have a lot more claimed certifications including some mil specs too.
Why is it next to Motor oil?
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