Kawa FR600V Oil

Joined
Sep 26, 2002
Messages
5,616
Location
Central Arkansastan
Manual states 10w-40 for my climate. Would using a 5w-40 be better? What about a 15w-40? I'd rather stick with synthetic. Engine is brand new, on a snapper ZT rider. (360Z).
 
I used Rotella 15w-40 in a Kawasaki FC540V (17hp), and it was too thick. Ended up with glitter in the oil.

15w might be a bit thick in cold temps.
 
Originally Posted by mrsilv04
I used Rotella 15w-40 in a Kawasaki FC540V (17hp), and it was too thick. Ended up with glitter in the oil.

15w might be a bit thick in cold temps.


I have always run 10W-30 in my Kawasaki 420V, used it for 2 hours last week in 90 degree weather and the oil temperature taken with an infrared gun was only 213 degrees.

If you keep your mower free of debris, meaning the air cooled passages are clear then I see no need for a thicker oil like 15W-40
 
15W-40 for me on my Kawasaki FR691V in Arkansas, runs great. last OEM filter - PH3614 going on next..

I'd use 20-50 if I didn't have so much almost free 15W-40
 
Originally Posted by tundraotto
15W-40 for me on my Kawasaki FR691V in Arkansas, runs great. last OEM filter - PH3614 going on next..

I'd use 20-50 if I didn't have so much almost free 15W-40

Same here.
Oil, motor and state.
Maybe a feel good thing but swear the motor sounded and felt a hair quieter and smoother after filling with mobile one 15w-40. Used a wix filter.
 
Back
Top