[AT] Synthetic Oil

[Dick Day]

Doug, the 5w-30 is for the Generac.   That, and the Deutz are really the
only two that would ever be used in Winter.

The engine manual for the Generac says, in bold, DO NOT USE SAE 10W-40 in
the Winter, 5w-30 is the only oil to use in colder temps.  During the
summer, they suggest SAE 30. An acceptable substitue is 10w-30.

The manual for the Magnum 16 in the Deutz wants SAE 30 in the summer. It
also says that using 10w-30 in the summer will increase oil consumption and
leave 'chamber deposits'.  Below 32 degrees they suggest 5w-30.

On Sat, Nov 12, 2016 at 7:07 PM, Doug Tallman <dtallman at accnorwalk.com>
wrote:

> 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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