So can I use SAE 15w-40 diesel motor oil in a 21 hp briggs and Stratton, manufactured 2011? We have an excess amount of this stuff and would like to use it up.
15W-40 diesel motor oil for lawn mower
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The 15W limits the low start temperature to about 10 Fahrenheit, so if you are not going to start it in temperatures below 10 F then go for it.
If you want to use it up go for it. It will work fine as long as its not going in a snow blower.
Originally Posted By: lawman1909
We have an excess amount of this stuff and would like to use it up.
Sure. Just mix it half-and-half with your excess amount of straight 20 oil.
We have an excess amount of this stuff and would like to use it up.
Sure. Just mix it half-and-half with your excess amount of straight 20 oil.
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Originally Posted By: lawman1909
We have an excess amount of this stuff and would like to use it up.
Sure. Just mix it half-and-half with your excess amount of straight 20 oil.
Or TGMO 0w20 to make a killer blend
Originally Posted By: lawman1909
We have an excess amount of this stuff and would like to use it up.
Sure. Just mix it half-and-half with your excess amount of straight 20 oil.
Or TGMO 0w20 to make a killer blend
http://www.briggsandstratton.com/us/en/support/faqs/engine-oil-recommendations
30wt 40degrees and above
10W30 10 degrees and above
so.. as long as its not freezing out...use it up.
30wt 40degrees and above
10W30 10 degrees and above
so.. as long as its not freezing out...use it up.
I have come to believe pretty much any modern quality oil will work fine in OPE, as long as its stays at a properly filled level.
I have been running rotella 15w40 in mine since 07, no problems
A 15W-40 heavy duty engine oil (HDEO) is a great choice for outdoor power equipment (OPE) engines running in high heat conditions.
I would opt for a 10W-30 HDEO if the engine is brand new (and tight) and/or the temps moderate some.
I would opt for a 10W-30 HDEO if the engine is brand new (and tight) and/or the temps moderate some.
Been using Mobil Delvac 1300 (15/40) in my old K series cast iron air cooled Kohlers for many years now with very good results.
My 20 HP 2 Cyl B&S recomends 10w30 for most tempetures and I would use that. Can you sell the heavy oil to someone who needs it? Ed
You can easily use it however i can imagine it might sap a small amount of power out of the engine. If you don't bog it down it should be fine!
I have been using 15W-40 in my 500cc B&S Intek single for the last 5 years mounted in a Craftsman riding mower. Since you didn't say otherwise, I'll guess you have the same. Use it with confidence, you won't be sorry unless you want to start at less than 10F. If your engine has an oil filter, I'd suggest to just buy the cheapest automotive filter you can fit. I use Motorcraft FL-400 or equivalent. Much, much cheaper than $10 for a B&S filter.
I have been running 15w40 in my briggs powered generator and Kohler powered rider for two years now, and nothing has blown up yet. I am running 30w HDEO in my pusher, with the intent to transition everything to 15w-40 eventually. One lube for all OPE and one lube for my fords (Mobil 5000 5w-20). The wife is stuck with Rotella T5 10w30 in her Chrysler. Anyhoo it will make servicing easier on all that annual service OPE- a gallon of Rotella 15w40 should do them all.
I used `5w-40 Rotella in the Honda HRX mower for a couple seasons, but been using the 5w-40 Rotella last few seasons as well as in the inverter generator.
If the engine has an oil pressured system it is probably OK to use but, cirtanly not the best choice. If however, it is a splash system the I definately would not use it. Ed
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If the engine has an oil pressured system it is probably OK to use but, cirtanly not the best choice. If however, it is a splash system the I definately would not use it. Ed
Why?
What makes it a poorer choice than say SAE 30, which some of those splash-lubed engines call for?
Unless you are starting at 100C, the 15w-40 is probably thinner than the SAE 30, LOL
If the engine has an oil pressured system it is probably OK to use but, cirtanly not the best choice. If however, it is a splash system the I definately would not use it. Ed
Why?
What makes it a poorer choice than say SAE 30, which some of those splash-lubed engines call for?
Unless you are starting at 100C, the 15w-40 is probably thinner than the SAE 30, LOL
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