Originally Posted By: andyd
No way would I use 0w20 in an air cooled engine with a carb. Grass doesnt grow when it is below 60F. Why do you need a thin oil. Started out with 30w and went to 10w30. Best is plain ole 30w. I use 5w30 in the Snow blower. and that is probably a tad thin.
Its not so much the temperature, but the increase in 0w20 automotive requirements. There is going to be more 0w20 leftover people are going to wonder if they can use in a lawn mower.
No way would I use 0w20 in an air cooled engine with a carb. Grass doesnt grow when it is below 60F. Why do you need a thin oil. Started out with 30w and went to 10w30. Best is plain ole 30w. I use 5w30 in the Snow blower. and that is probably a tad thin.
Its not so much the temperature, but the increase in 0w20 automotive requirements. There is going to be more 0w20 leftover people are going to wonder if they can use in a lawn mower.