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30w refers to the viscosity of the oil. 10/30 is a mixture with 10w wich is more viscous. The reason multiviscosity oils are used is so that when the motor is first started the lower weight oil will get to the top of your engine more quickly. This helps lube overhead cams and internal parts while the 30w oil is still too dense ( too cold ) to get to the top. Most of the wear on your motor happens during the initial startup. If your repair manual recommends 10/30 you should use it.
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Which cycle oil do you use in lawn mowers?
It can vary between 30W and 10W30. L-heads use 30W, OHVs often use 10W30.
What weight oil in a 5hp Honda woodsplitter motor?
10w30 synthetic for year round use, and 30w for only summer use.
Can 10w30 oil be used in place of 30w oil in an old tractor?
I would not recommend it, stick with the straight 30W.
What kind oil does a huskee 158cc mower use?
Use 30w synthetic or 10w30 synthetic. 30w is preferred.
What oil do i use for lawnmower?
Most manufactures recommend SAE 10W30 or 30W. I recommend you use 10W30 Synthetic in any air cooled small engine.
What if you use 10W30 instead of SAE-30?
If the recommended oil is SAE30 why would you use SAE 10W30? Some mowers recommend either of these weights but if your recommends 30W then using 10W30 will cause it to use oil.
What type of oil do is used in a 4 stroke mower?
flatheads normally 30w overheads 10w30 high detergent
What is the difference between four cycle lawn mower motor oil and regular car motor oil?
Usually no difference except that later model vehicles require a multi-viscosity oil (5w-30, 10w-30. etc) while the regular 30w is recommended for small engines such as a lawn mower.
What type engine oil does a 2000 KIA Sport age take?
Use any major brand 30W or 10W30 or 15W30 motor oil. Just be sure to stay within the manufacturer's suggested maintenance schedule for oil changes.
What weight oil do you use in your troy built log splitter?
10w30 for year round use, and 30w for only summer use.
Can you use 10W30 oils in all lawn mowers?
Yeah you can but i would just use straight 30w either way its not going to hurt it
Can you use 10-40w motor oil in your petrol lawn mower?
straight 30W, 10-30w and 10-40w are all ok and recommended
