Oil change for mower - YOU DECIDE

[Silverado12]

Originally Posted By: FastGame
Kawasaki service manual:

"Lubrication System
Engine Oil:
Type
SF, SG, SH, SJ or SL class
Viscosity
SAE 40, SAE 30, SAE 10W-30/SAE 10W-40, or
SAE 5W-20
Capacity
1.8 L (1.9 US qt) (When the oil filter is not removed)
2.1 L (2.2 US qt) (When the oil filter is removed)
Level
Operating range (grid area (ADD and FULL)) on dipstick"

IMHO HDEO works best in engines without cat muffler systems that don't call for SM/SN type oils. I use Delo 400 XLE 10W-30 in my JD Z with Kawasaki. Any of the good HD oils should work a treat for you.


You have a lot of choices here. I would run 15W-40 because that's what I run in all my outdoor power equip.

 

[901Memphis]

I am surprised 5w20 is an option. With a conventional 5w20 running around 15% NOACK you would want to keep a close eye on oil consumption. 10w30 synthetics would be much easier on consumption. That is a pretty decent sized oil capacity though at 2.2 quarts with filter change.

 

[wally6934]

Originally Posted By: bubbatime
It has an oil pump which puts out good pressure (43 to 85 psi according to the manual)

I would start with a 10W30 synthetic followed by a HDEO 10W30.


This guy knows what he is talking about. +1

 

[i812]

Since you are asking, I would run any of the 10W-30 oils in your stash.

 

[gman2304]

My 501v calls for 30wt HD first on the sticker on the side of the engine and 10w30 as the second option. I tried the 10w30 for a while but always got blue smoke on startup...especially after sitting a while on startup when the engine was still hot. Never have had the smoke on startup using the 30wt.

 

[JR]

Nextgen maxlife 5w-20 in my kaw fc150v also running a fram ultra.
it powers a dr. trimmer and gets a workout. runs great.

ken