what oil to put in snowblower -- yes i can dig for manual - but wondering what you us

[shorthairsrus]

1030 sythenic or 5

 

[nybs]

I use 5w30

 

[LBrandt]

5w-30 because I am not blowing snow if its below 0. Repeat if nessasary.

 

[jr2280]

Mine wants 5w-30

 

[Kentucky Windage]

Straight 30

 

[AR-15]

I keep mine in heated garage, so it's straight 30w

 

[SDMF]

Syn 5-30 because that’s what I have on hand.

 

[Kickemup]

5-30 in mine as well.

 

[guywhofishes]

I’m supposed to put oil in the snowblower?

crap

 

[Ristorapper]

5

 

[NDwalleyes]

Been putting strait 30w in the Yard Machine/Briggs & Stratton we got for a marriage gift 23 years ago. She's starting to loose some power now but still gets the job done. Part of me is hoping this winter puts it in the grave so I can buy a new one.

It's not the oil weight that matters....it's just changing the damn oil every year that makes the difference. Same goes for the mower.

 

[SDMF]

Been putting strait 30w in the Yard Machine/Briggs & Stratton we got for a marriage gift 23 years ago. She's starting to loose some power now but still gets the job done. Part of me is hoping this winter puts it in the grave so I can buy a new one.

It's not the oil weight that matters....it's just changing the damn oil every year that makes the difference. Same goes for the mower.

I'd almost bet your "lost power" could be re-found with a new plug and a new belt.

 

[Trip McNeely]

Been putting strait 30w in the Yard Machine/Briggs & Stratton we got for a marriage gift 23 years ago. She's starting to loose some power now but still gets the job done. Part of me is hoping this winter puts it in the grave so I can buy a new one.

It's not the oil weight that matters....it's just changing the damn oil every year that makes the difference. Same goes for the mower.

im far from a mechanic or motor junkie but from what i understand too heavy an oil may not get up into the cylinder enough and can cause excessive cylinder heat and score pistons.....

 

[Bed Wetter]

I’m supposed to put oil in the snowblower?

crap

This.

 

[NDwalleyes]

I'd almost bet your "lost power" could be re-found with a new plug and a new belt.

It's been "rebuilt" twice with new belts, friction plate, plugs....it's just tired.

 

[NDwalleyes]

im far from a mechanic or motor junkie but from what i understand too heavy an oil may not get up into the cylinder enough and can cause excessive cylinder heat and score pistons.....

Small engines run hot. 30w does fine in small motors. Stay away from ethanol.

 

[sierra1995]

5-30 Mobil 1 extended life.. not sure if snowblowers are supposed to go 75,000 miles. But I have it so it goes in. The riding lawn mower gets it too.