Machine Oil

[Lenny Schrecengost]

What oil do you use in your machines? We have been using SAE 30 non detergent. I believe that is what the manual say to use. I was told we should be using 10W30 in all of our machines from the 6 hp to the 20 hp Honda.
Any thought onwhich is best.

 

[greg/sd]

30 wt for the pump 10/30 for the motor

 

[The Cleaner]

30 wt Non detergent is for your pump, down hear in fl i run straight 30 wt oil in the engine.

 

[Prestige_Pressure]

Royal Purple makes great oil, a little on the high end, but you can safely run your machine a little longer without a change.

 

[Russ Johnson]

Briggs & Honda:
Above 40* - 30 HD, Below 40*- 10W30

Kohler:
10W30 all year long

 

[El Flojo]

I use 30wt straight.
Russ, is it true you're not to use an additive in the motor,like lucas?
or a synthetic?

 

[Russ Johnson]

Additives are not recommended at all.

Synthetic oil is fine after a break in period with regular petroleum oil. The use of synthetic oil, however, does not increase the recommended oil change interval.

 

[greg/sd]

I would like to know that too I have thought about going synthetic in the pumps and motors.If you could get some longevity it would be nice to not have to change the oil so often.

 

[Grime Busters LLC]

I run Amsoil in all my vehicles & motorcycles (motor, primary and gear oil). Haven't used it on any of my PW equipment, yet.

On my trucks, I get 25,000 between oil changes, and when I drop the oil it's still like honey.

Great info Russ, you never break in a motor with Synthetic. Dino oil for the first 1000 miles on my motorcycles, 10,000 on my Duramax. Synthetic is too slippery for breaking in a motor. On my bikes, when new, I drop the original dino oil at 100 miles (you'd be surprised at all the metal shavings), replace with dino oil, change again at 500, the 1000. Switch to Amsoil at 1000. Change every 5000 miles.

You can purchase Amsoil at wholesale cost. Contact a distributer in your area and have him set you up as a dealer/distributor.

Dino oil and a filter is cheap, compared to the damage you can cause your motor after the viscosity breaks down.

 

[Ron Musgraves]

I use fourty weight, around 2500 hours on 21 horse briggs

 

[tomtucson]

I believe that straight weight is better oil than multi. But synthetic blows doors on regular oil, absolutely worth it.

 

[swrest]

25,000 between oil changes?

Sign me up I have 2 F-450's with the 6.4 liter, change at 3500, at a cost of $90.00 per change.

Amsoil, I will definately look into that.

 

[Ron Musgraves]

I believe that straight weight is better oil than multi. But synthetic blows doors on regular oil, absolutely worth it.

How much is synthetic only? 9 dollars a quart?

How often do I change it?

How much would I spend?

I'm not saying your wrong or right??? I dont know..

Do the math and lets talk about it..

 

[Grime Busters LLC]

Amsoil retails for about $11.00 a quart. Wholesale is about $7.00 per quart.

More savings available buying by the case, in 1 gallon or 4 gallon containers. Available in 30 gallon, 55 gallon and 220 gallon containers also. Cost drops to about $5.00 a quart.

Email me and I can send you the latest whole pricing sheet. The pdf file is too big to upload to the bbs.

How much is synthetic only? 9 dollars a quart?

How often do I change it?

How much would I spend?

I'm not saying your wrong or right??? I dont know..

Do the math and lets talk about it..

 

[tomtucson]

5 quart bottle at wally for $15 on sale, usually one brand is on sale, $20 average.

I know there are studies and such to refer to about the superior properties but I'll take the common sense direction - YOU CAN"T BREAK IN AN ENGINE WITH IT because it's so damn slippery or something!

I know it takes heat better, so better for air cooleds in Arizona

I think any synthetic can go longer between changes, but I have no reason to doubt Mr. Cooney and the super extended intervals with amsoil which I have only heard great things about.

 

[Grime Busters LLC]

5 quart bottle at wally for $15 on sale, usually one brand is on sale, $20 average.

I know there are studies and such to refer to about the superior properties but I'll take the common sense direction - YOU CAN"T BREAK IN AN ENGINE WITH IT because it's so damn slippery or something!

I know it takes heat better, so better for air cooleds in Arizona

I think any synthetic can go longer between changes, but I have no reason to doubt Mr. Cooney and the super extended intervals with amsoil which I have only heard great things about.

25,000 in my trucks between oil changes Tom, and the oil drains like honey oil. I also use Amsoil Fuel additive, 5 oz per tank. I buy the Amsoil fuel additive 5 gallons at a time. No smoke, cleans the injectors and supposedly improves mileage (although I can't tell with my monster truck)

If you're interested Tom, give me a call and I'll hook you up. I'll send you the wholesale price list in a moment.