http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/2ee22852-5651-45b6-b1ca-c82c2ba6f2e5?format=rss Tribe.net. Local Connections http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/2ee22852-5651-45b6-b1ca-c82c2ba6f2e5#51606ef2-5484-4602-a432-d4ad5503f298 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. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:53:25 GMT http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/2ee22852-5651-45b6-b1ca-c82c2ba6f2e5#51606ef2-5484-4602-a432-d4ad5503f298 Thorn 2009-06-29T19:53:25Z http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/2ee22852-5651-45b6-b1ca-c82c2ba6f2e5#35abe549-70ec-4643-839e-15ea38dc6d0e There's no reason not to use a detergent oil in a mower. In fact I'd recommend definitely using a detergent oil. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 02:20:44 GMT http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/2ee22852-5651-45b6-b1ca-c82c2ba6f2e5#35abe549-70ec-4643-839e-15ea38dc6d0e ALLAH God of all 2009-06-29T02:20:44Z http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/2ee22852-5651-45b6-b1ca-c82c2ba6f2e5#91fcf209-6718-4f84-b401-1b23b7e2448b Lawn mower oil is "non-detergent" oil for autos is "high-detergent" Sun, 28 Jun 2009 16:38:24 GMT http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/2ee22852-5651-45b6-b1ca-c82c2ba6f2e5#91fcf209-6718-4f84-b401-1b23b7e2448b Sparky 2009-06-28T16:38:24Z http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/2ee22852-5651-45b6-b1ca-c82c2ba6f2e5#d86097f5-2c39-4a75-9d44-13c7462a4a3e 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. Sat, 20 Jun 2009 03:54:06 GMT http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/2ee22852-5651-45b6-b1ca-c82c2ba6f2e5#d86097f5-2c39-4a75-9d44-13c7462a4a3e yadda yadda 2009-06-20T03:54:06Z http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/2ee22852-5651-45b6-b1ca-c82c2ba6f2e5#c9444782-d0d2-4cfc-97a1-b24821988e9a A Mustang with a rather expensive sequential port fuel injection system will though, I am told. Sat, 20 Jun 2009 02:44:00 GMT http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/2ee22852-5651-45b6-b1ca-c82c2ba6f2e5#c9444782-d0d2-4cfc-97a1-b24821988e9a $item.owner.firstName 2009-06-20T02:44:00Z http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/2ee22852-5651-45b6-b1ca-c82c2ba6f2e5#3702fcbe-14cb-4956-bc6a-2507eb0e8d0c That sounds like fun but fuel is gravity fed on a lawnmower, it wont run upside down for more than a couple seconds. Sat, 20 Jun 2009 02:40:52 GMT http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/2ee22852-5651-45b6-b1ca-c82c2ba6f2e5#3702fcbe-14cb-4956-bc6a-2507eb0e8d0c $item.owner.firstName 2009-06-20T02:40:52Z http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/2ee22852-5651-45b6-b1ca-c82c2ba6f2e5#fafcc156-9983-4b41-929a-3ef0182e382e Upside down ????? That's one hell of a blender !!!!! If per-chance you are a nudest though.......... Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:29:19 GMT http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/2ee22852-5651-45b6-b1ca-c82c2ba6f2e5#fafcc156-9983-4b41-929a-3ef0182e382e Dan 2009-06-19T13:29:19Z http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/2ee22852-5651-45b6-b1ca-c82c2ba6f2e5#68449509-d9b1-49ef-8440-66d4198a5491 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.. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:57:40 GMT http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/2ee22852-5651-45b6-b1ca-c82c2ba6f2e5#68449509-d9b1-49ef-8440-66d4198a5491 Timster 2009-06-19T12:57:40Z http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/2ee22852-5651-45b6-b1ca-c82c2ba6f2e5#26a654b7-15bd-459d-b726-0493a10b4795 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. Fri, 12 Jun 2009 05:31:10 GMT http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/2ee22852-5651-45b6-b1ca-c82c2ba6f2e5#26a654b7-15bd-459d-b726-0493a10b4795 Briggi 2009-06-12T05:31:10Z http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/2ee22852-5651-45b6-b1ca-c82c2ba6f2e5#65ac6339-416c-4376-9b70-9c5f28eb962c 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. Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:00:50 GMT http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/2ee22852-5651-45b6-b1ca-c82c2ba6f2e5#65ac6339-416c-4376-9b70-9c5f28eb962c RWK-Dallas 2009-06-10T15:00:50Z http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/2ee22852-5651-45b6-b1ca-c82c2ba6f2e5#d5200c6a-6712-4ff3-b8ad-227a2e87a365 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. Sun, 18 Jun 2006 09:07:05 GMT http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/2ee22852-5651-45b6-b1ca-c82c2ba6f2e5#d5200c6a-6712-4ff3-b8ad-227a2e87a365 Thorn 2006-06-18T09:07:05Z http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/2ee22852-5651-45b6-b1ca-c82c2ba6f2e5#5ef71462-1b33-4d72-9f59-a1b27837be0f 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. Tue, 13 Jun 2006 19:26:02 GMT http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/2ee22852-5651-45b6-b1ca-c82c2ba6f2e5#5ef71462-1b33-4d72-9f59-a1b27837be0f Will 2006-06-13T19:26:02Z http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/2ee22852-5651-45b6-b1ca-c82c2ba6f2e5#a157c9a8-db8a-4d38-a20b-908d034b7b04 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. Mon, 12 Jun 2006 20:40:42 GMT http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/2ee22852-5651-45b6-b1ca-c82c2ba6f2e5#a157c9a8-db8a-4d38-a20b-908d034b7b04 $item.owner.firstName 2006-06-12T20:40:42Z http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/2ee22852-5651-45b6-b1ca-c82c2ba6f2e5#c9002a2d-1e64-494e-ab3c-c1e65d1715d4 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 Mon, 12 Jun 2006 19:25:35 GMT http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/2ee22852-5651-45b6-b1ca-c82c2ba6f2e5#c9002a2d-1e64-494e-ab3c-c1e65d1715d4 Witchy 2006-06-12T19:25:35Z http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/2ee22852-5651-45b6-b1ca-c82c2ba6f2e5#11eac85d-a642-4293-a284-6cfe668a3db8 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. Mon, 12 Jun 2006 00:29:07 GMT http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/2ee22852-5651-45b6-b1ca-c82c2ba6f2e5#11eac85d-a642-4293-a284-6cfe668a3db8 ALLAH God of all 2006-06-12T00:29:07Z http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/2ee22852-5651-45b6-b1ca-c82c2ba6f2e5#ff0039b0-1724-4c00-8e9a-dacf836fe6d5 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. Sun, 11 Jun 2006 19:47:50 GMT http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/2ee22852-5651-45b6-b1ca-c82c2ba6f2e5#ff0039b0-1724-4c00-8e9a-dacf836fe6d5 Giovanni 2006-06-11T19:47:50Z http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/2ee22852-5651-45b6-b1ca-c82c2ba6f2e5#63b52b3f-25c8-430f-892e-b3f1a0c385a3 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. Sun, 11 Jun 2006 19:37:08 GMT http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/2ee22852-5651-45b6-b1ca-c82c2ba6f2e5#63b52b3f-25c8-430f-892e-b3f1a0c385a3 Will 2006-06-11T19:37:08Z http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/2ee22852-5651-45b6-b1ca-c82c2ba6f2e5#4ec1f4ae-876a-4033-a00b-647d13772ba6 Put any straight 20 weight or multi viscosity 10-30 oil in you please. If it's rated for cars it's fine. Sun, 11 Jun 2006 19:28:15 GMT http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/2ee22852-5651-45b6-b1ca-c82c2ba6f2e5#4ec1f4ae-876a-4033-a00b-647d13772ba6 ALLAH God of all 2006-06-11T19:28:15Z http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/2ee22852-5651-45b6-b1ca-c82c2ba6f2e5#a50fd992-ff16-423c-a864-08b07c00b494 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 Sun, 11 Jun 2006 18:48:50 GMT http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/2ee22852-5651-45b6-b1ca-c82c2ba6f2e5#a50fd992-ff16-423c-a864-08b07c00b494 Witchy 2006-06-11T18:48:50Z http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/2ee22852-5651-45b6-b1ca-c82c2ba6f2e5#11bef3fe-4526-4d5e-9d92-5fd4cbc7e18e 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. Sun, 11 Jun 2006 17:32:38 GMT http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/2ee22852-5651-45b6-b1ca-c82c2ba6f2e5#11bef3fe-4526-4d5e-9d92-5fd4cbc7e18e $item.owner.firstName 2006-06-11T17:32:38Z http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/2ee22852-5651-45b6-b1ca-c82c2ba6f2e5#73b3e390-c7b0-4615-95b6-5bd0e14f6ff7 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 Sun, 11 Jun 2006 16:44:32 GMT http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/2ee22852-5651-45b6-b1ca-c82c2ba6f2e5#73b3e390-c7b0-4615-95b6-5bd0e14f6ff7 Witchy 2006-06-11T16:44:32Z