Do lawnmowers use the same type of oil as automobiles, or do I have to buy a different kind?
Matt M asked:
My lawnmower needs more oil, but I don’t know wich kind to get. Thanks in advace!
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My lawnmower needs more oil, but I don’t know wich kind to get. Thanks in advace!
February 28th, 2009 at 11:39 am
It’s so funny because I was just looking at a hardware store ad and saw some! You can get lawnmower oil at pretty much any hardware store…. *head scratch* who knew?!
March 3rd, 2009 at 5:05 am
if it is a 4 stroke engine then car oil is fine to use. use 10w30 weight. also if it need more oil why don’t you change the oil first and then use all new oil? lawn mowers should have their oil changed once a year.
March 4th, 2009 at 3:33 pm
Lawn mower engines need a lighter weight oil, similar to motorcycles. If you can’t find anything specific for lawn mowers, ask the sales people at the auto store such as Napa or Auto Zone or Checker Auto.
March 6th, 2009 at 11:08 pm
All 4 cycle mower engines use the same oil as cars. If it is new it will call for a detergent oil. Any good grade of 30 weight motor oil will work fine. Each time you use the mower, check the oil level first. The oil should be changed after 20 hours of use. Also after each use, wash it down top and bottom. Your mower will last for years if kept clean and the oil changed.