Tribe.net. Local Connections Thorn http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/2ee22852-5651-45b6-b1ca-c82c2ba6f2e5#51606ef2-5484-4602-a432-d4ad5503f298 2009-06-29T19:53:25Z 2009-06-29T19:53:25Z

hahahahahahahahahahhahahahah haven't y'all figured out what that really means yet??? it means LOW GRADE OIL with a special label so we can sell it in hardware and charge it like its premium oil. seriously.

Thorn 2009-06-29T19:53:25Z ALLAH God of all http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/2ee22852-5651-45b6-b1ca-c82c2ba6f2e5#35abe549-70ec-4643-839e-15ea38dc6d0e 2009-06-29T02:20:44Z 2009-06-29T02:20:44Z

There's no reason not to use a detergent oil in a mower. In fact I'd recommend definitely using a detergent oil.

ALLAH God of all 2009-06-29T02:20:44Z Sparky http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/2ee22852-5651-45b6-b1ca-c82c2ba6f2e5#91fcf209-6718-4f84-b401-1b23b7e2448b 2009-06-28T16:38:24Z 2009-06-28T16:38:24Z

Lawn mower oil is "non-detergent" oil for autos is "high-detergent"

Sparky 2009-06-28T16:38:24Z yadda yadda http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/2ee22852-5651-45b6-b1ca-c82c2ba6f2e5#d86097f5-2c39-4a75-9d44-13c7462a4a3e 2009-06-20T03:54:06Z 2009-06-20T03:54:06Z

Or you could just get an electric mower and forget about oil and gas altogether. I've had one for two years now. I like that its quiet, that it starts by squeezing a little bar and that it doesn't put out stinky fumes.

yadda yadda 2009-06-20T03:54:06Z $item.owner.firstName http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/2ee22852-5651-45b6-b1ca-c82c2ba6f2e5#c9444782-d0d2-4cfc-97a1-b24821988e9a 2009-06-20T02:44:00Z 2009-06-20T02:44:00Z

A Mustang with a rather expensive sequential port fuel injection system will though, I am told.

$item.owner.firstName 2009-06-20T02:44:00Z $item.owner.firstName http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/2ee22852-5651-45b6-b1ca-c82c2ba6f2e5#3702fcbe-14cb-4956-bc6a-2507eb0e8d0c 2009-06-20T02:40:52Z 2009-06-20T02:40:52Z

That sounds like fun but fuel is gravity fed on a lawnmower, it wont run upside down for more than a couple seconds.

$item.owner.firstName 2009-06-20T02:40:52Z Dan http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/2ee22852-5651-45b6-b1ca-c82c2ba6f2e5#fafcc156-9983-4b41-929a-3ef0182e382e 2009-06-19T13:29:19Z 2009-06-19T13:29:19Z

Upside down ????? That's one hell of a blender !!!!! If per-chance you are a nudest though..........

Dan 2009-06-19T13:29:19Z Timster http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/2ee22852-5651-45b6-b1ca-c82c2ba6f2e5#68449509-d9b1-49ef-8440-66d4198a5491 2009-06-19T12:57:40Z 2009-06-19T12:57:40Z

I used to use Snapper 2 cycle mowers in the DFW area. I did have to premix the fuel and oil but never do any oil changes. I would highly recommend a 2 cylcle mower. Great on slanted landscapes or even upside down for that matter.... constant lubrication..

Timster 2009-06-19T12:57:40Z Briggi http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/2ee22852-5651-45b6-b1ca-c82c2ba6f2e5#26a654b7-15bd-459d-b726-0493a10b4795 2009-06-12T05:31:10Z 2009-06-12T05:31:10Z

10W30 = 10W30. Motor oils have standardized ratings regardless of application. It's the same stuff. It's confusing because the makers label it as lawnmower oil as if that were an alltogether different formulation, which it's not. Call it marketing psychology for the sake of selling the ordinary as exclusive.

Briggi 2009-06-12T05:31:10Z RWK-Dallas http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/2ee22852-5651-45b6-b1ca-c82c2ba6f2e5#65ac6339-416c-4376-9b70-9c5f28eb962c 2009-06-10T15:00:50Z 2009-06-10T15:00:50Z

You are very right - PRICE is what it is all about. I had a friend that had an older riding mower. She needed a belt. I went to a local lawn mower shop and they wanted over 28 bucks for it. I went to a autopart store and paid around 7 bucks for the same thing.

RWK-Dallas 2009-06-10T15:00:50Z Thorn http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/2ee22852-5651-45b6-b1ca-c82c2ba6f2e5#d5200c6a-6712-4ff3-b8ad-227a2e87a365 2006-06-18T09:07:05Z 2006-06-18T09:07:05Z

uh yeaH- and as to the actual question, the differnce between lawnmover oil and 10 w 30 car oil= the price! aNd hooray, as lawnmower engines are so crappy and simple, i would almost bet that not only does it cost more , but is probably of low quality.

Thorn 2006-06-18T09:07:05Z Will http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/2ee22852-5651-45b6-b1ca-c82c2ba6f2e5#5ef71462-1b33-4d72-9f59-a1b27837be0f 2006-06-13T19:26:02Z 2006-06-13T19:26:02Z

WW wrote – “It's a 4.75 hp mulching mower. A bottle of oil came with it that said it was specificially for lawnmowers...it had 10 W 30 on it. Can't find the manual to see if the lawnmower oil is required or if you could use regular car oil. “ I’m glad you found the link ( http://www.briggsandstratton.com/display/router.asp?DocID=65888 ) helpful. Sellers like Craftsman may not make it easy to get a lot of info off the engine, but here’s hoping you can find it easily. As you mentioned, it came with an in-house branded container of 10-30. I’m sure they are just trying to make a few more after market bucks; any standard automotive 10-30 should be fine. But, and there’s almost always a “but”, it’s not a bad idea to look thru that manual for things like: how much oil to put in, temperature considerations, spark plug and other tune-up info, etc. Regarding Tribe ads, I see that – FINALLY - Tribe has gotten a clue and gone to those quiet (no flash, bouncy bouncy) Google ads. I noticed this Google ad on the right for lawnmowers and, since it wasn’t flashing obnoxiously, I actually gave it a click: http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/sbc.do?sbf=Brand&sbv=Craftsman&vertical=LAWN&cat=Lawn+Mowers&sbt=1&BV_UseBVCookie=Yes I’m hoping that all consumer product manufacturers will go to the model of hosting customer support products like manuals, forums, FAQs, trouble-shooting, etc. online. Back-in-the-day, you would have to send away for a replacement manual by snail mail; often with a check or money order to cover shipping and handling.

Will 2006-06-13T19:26:02Z $item.owner.firstName http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/2ee22852-5651-45b6-b1ca-c82c2ba6f2e5#a157c9a8-db8a-4d38-a20b-908d034b7b04 2006-06-12T20:40:42Z 2006-06-12T20:40:42Z

I think you can use normal motor oil. If you are in an area that doesn't freeze, go with a straight 30W. Hm, Cleveland, I guess it freezes there so the 10W30 is fine.

$item.owner.firstName 2006-06-12T20:40:42Z Witchy http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/2ee22852-5651-45b6-b1ca-c82c2ba6f2e5#c9002a2d-1e64-494e-ab3c-c1e65d1715d4 2006-06-12T19:25:35Z 2006-06-12T19:25:35Z

It's a Briggs & Stratton on a Craftsman mower. Have to look up the model number when I get home. I checked out the site...good info. They also have a handy dandy little e-mail maintenence reminder that looks like a good idea. Thanks for the info! WW

Witchy 2006-06-12T19:25:35Z ALLAH God of all http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/2ee22852-5651-45b6-b1ca-c82c2ba6f2e5#11eac85d-a642-4293-a284-6cfe668a3db8 2006-06-12T00:29:07Z 2006-06-12T00:29:07Z

No lawn mower that I know of has a wet clutch. Most are simple one (rarely two) cylinder engines. The crankshaft is also the output shaft to which a single blade is fastened. Some use three blades and employ a series of pulleys and belts running off the output shafe. My larger mower has an electric clutch that disengages the blades but I run a 48" cut hydrostatic drive SCAGG, not your typical home owner's lawnmower, my smaller one is a walk ( run really) behind Ransomes 48" cut. Also not typical for a home owner. Generally those engines on most home owner mowers are un-killable. The mower decks rust through before the motor dies.

ALLAH God of all 2006-06-12T00:29:07Z Giovanni http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/2ee22852-5651-45b6-b1ca-c82c2ba6f2e5#ff0039b0-1724-4c00-8e9a-dacf836fe6d5 2006-06-11T19:47:50Z 2006-06-11T19:47:50Z

I have no experience with lawnmowers, but if they have a wet clutch (like most motorcycles) they need an oil that is different from car oil. Modern car oils have additives that will cause a wet clutch to slip badly.

Giovanni 2006-06-11T19:47:50Z Will http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/2ee22852-5651-45b6-b1ca-c82c2ba6f2e5#63b52b3f-25c8-430f-892e-b3f1a0c385a3 2006-06-11T19:37:08Z 2006-06-11T19:37:08Z

Chances are the engine (not necessarily the lawnmower) is made by one of these two companies: http://www.briggsandstratton.com/display/router.asp?DocID=65888 http://www.tecumsehpower.com/ Both sites have links to download manuals. Now, that’s what I’m talk’n about – the practical / useful internet – power at your finger tips.

Will 2006-06-11T19:37:08Z ALLAH God of all http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/2ee22852-5651-45b6-b1ca-c82c2ba6f2e5#4ec1f4ae-876a-4033-a00b-647d13772ba6 2006-06-11T19:28:15Z 2006-06-11T19:28:15Z

Put any straight 20 weight or multi viscosity 10-30 oil in you please. If it's rated for cars it's fine.

ALLAH God of all 2006-06-11T19:28:15Z Witchy http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/2ee22852-5651-45b6-b1ca-c82c2ba6f2e5#a50fd992-ff16-423c-a864-08b07c00b494 2006-06-11T18:48:50Z 2006-06-11T18:48:50Z

It's a 4.75 hp mulching mower. A bottle of oil came with it that said it was specificially for lawnmowers...it had 10 W 30 on it. Can't find the manual to see if the lawnmower oil is required or if you could use regular car oil. I was thinking it might be lighter since it's for a smaller motor. But motors are a grey area for me, and I really don't know. Don't hurry with the answers...I don't feel like mowing the lawn today, even though it needs it... ; ) Thanks! WW

Witchy 2006-06-11T18:48:50Z $item.owner.firstName http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/2ee22852-5651-45b6-b1ca-c82c2ba6f2e5#11bef3fe-4526-4d5e-9d92-5fd4cbc7e18e 2006-06-11T17:32:53Z 2006-06-11T17:32:38Z

Wow I didn't even know there was special oil for lawnmowers. It probably doesn't have as many additives or something as a guess. Now there is a special oil for two-stroke weedwhackers that you add to the gas since the engine doesn't use oil separately.

$item.owner.firstName 2006-06-11T17:32:38Z Witchy http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/2ee22852-5651-45b6-b1ca-c82c2ba6f2e5#73b3e390-c7b0-4615-95b6-5bd0e14f6ff7 2006-06-11T16:44:32Z 2006-06-11T16:44:32Z

What's the difference between 10 W 30 car motor oil and the 10 W 30 lawnmower motor oil? Can you use car motor oil in a pinch? WW

Witchy 2006-06-11T16:44:32Z