Posted by sourgum on May 02, 2012 at 07:56:17 from (198.228.201.149):
In Reply to: Enlighten me! posted by Straw Boss on May 01, 2012 at 21:54:47:
A mower repair shop mechanic told me that air cooled engines run at a hotter operating temperature than water cooled engines. Something approaching 400 degrees, I think he meant oil temp could get that hot. You certainly can't get better oil than full synthetic, so no worry there.But he claimed cheaper grade automotive oil & some multi-weights will sludge up in air cooled engines at those high operating temperatures especially if not changed on very regular intervals. Most operating manuals will recommend straight 30 W, probably holds viscosity better at high temps.Don't know much about API codes but some oil is special manufactured to use in air cooled engines,will say in owner manual.
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