Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

Hi...

Can't find it... Previously bought it from AMSOIL... the only source I found... don't see it in their catalogs or website now... still available ? ( too lazy to call 'em...)

I use it in my OPE... Got Mobil-1 10w-30 instead...

Dave...

Thanks marc...

I did see the 30w AMSOIL as Diesel... and didn't read the details as you have !

Thanks you !

Dave...

That's interesting, I don't know much about oil grades, but I think 10W-30 is lighter than SAE 30.  I wonder how they mix both of them together to make that. 

Marshall,

I use the Mobil 10W30 in my Husqvarna lawn tractor and it has the Kawasaki engine.  I have not had a problem with it using oil at all.  I think they may put that on there just to cover themselves if someone decides to put a cheap brand of 10W30 dino oil instead of something of quality.  I would not let that scare you away from the Kawasaki engine.

uc113 wrote:
UC113,

I'm glad to hear that!! I can't imagine a company making an engine that only runs on 30W oil today.

Thanks a lot for the heads up!

BTW, how's the Husky doing this summer?

hey now about that oil...

you also need to know that there is a difference in air cooled engine oil and liquid cooled engine oil.

thyere are very few oils that will say anything about being for air cooled engines .

and on the kawi engine ...use the 30 wt .

later chris

I also have a Kawasaki on my Scag mower, and i run straight 30 wt. Almost ANY engine will burn some oil, and oil consumption CAN and WILL increrase when a thinner oil is used.

Years ago cars ran fine with thicker oils. Heck, have some bad bearings in a old big block, run heavier oil to keep the oil pressure up. But with newer engines, and " Energy Conserving" thinner lubricants, tolerances although tighter, can alow some oil by and burn off. My ford 4.6 burns a quart or so between changes, and the manual stresses 5W30. I bet some 40 wt would elimiate the loss.

HI MArshall,

Glad I could be of help with the Kawasaki motor condiering all the advice you have given me.  THe Husqy is doing great, cuts as well as the day I purchased it, thanks for asking.  Hope you and your family have a safe and happy 4th.

Back at ya buddy. 

I have a Troy-Bilt Rotatiller that calls for SAE 30 oil, can I use Synthetic 10W30 or any 10W30 for that matter?

martinnitram wrote:
No problem with that 10W30 is excellent for summer in small engine, as long as you change oil once a year.