[AT] Synthetic Oil

[Doug Tallman]

Which engine specs the 5-30?  i'd think you could use the 10-30 
synthetic in the 3. Then you would only have to stock 2 types. Some 
engines will leak worse with synthetic. Doug T

On 11/12/2016 7:18 PM, Dick Day wrote:
> I apologize if this has been discussed recently, I searched my ATIS folder
> and couldn't find any prior posts.
>
> I have 6 small engines here and they all seem to call for different specs
> of oil.  I would love to be able to find one that would work in all of them.
>
> They consist of
>
> Generac 15hp generator (13 years old)
> Husqvarna articulating lawn tractor w/Briggs 20hp (4 years old)
> Champion 389cc pressure washer (new)
> Deutz Allis garden tractor (26 years old) w/Kohler Magnum 16hp
> Craftsman push mower (10 years old) w/Briggs 6.75hp
> TroyBuilt walk-behind sickle mower (22 years old) w/Briggs 5.5hp
>
> The manuals for the above all spec the best type of oil to use during
> winter and summer, and I am stocking 5w-30, 10w-30, straight 30 weight, and
> 10w-30 synthetic for the Husqvarna.
>
> Does anyone offer any type of synthetic that could be safely used in these
> engines?
>
> I am guessing that the answer will be no, but thought I would ask :)
>
> As always, I really appreciate Spencer making this resource available.
>
> Thanks!
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