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I've been in the process of changing out all of my small engines out to amsoil. I've had to adjust the idle screws on every one of them to lower the idle speed after the switchover. The lower friction produced by the amsoil actually made the engine idle faster because there is less resistance. It is great oil no matter what anyone says. I have witnessed the results personally. I do not sell amsoil or get paid by them.
i changed the oil in my snapper last week to amsoil. i haven't had to play with the throttle but when i tried to start it today, it started instantly.it went rur rur and then ran. usually it cranks more. not today!
I ran Amsoil in my wood splitter for over 20 years without changing the oil . It was my neighbor who saw the date on my wood splitter motor when I last changed the oil and asked me what the date was I told him it was the last time I changed oil. That Briggs & Stratton motor was from the early 70s 8.5 hp. Motor still runs like a champ even though it’s a little tough to start.
I like your video. You got a working man's style no bullshit detected. Hard to find these days on the UA-cams and interwebs. I just got a zero turn and a tow behind brush mower. So I'm looking for the best oil . I can't believe I've got 7500 dollars in two pieces of lawn equipment let alone the trimmers chainsaws edges etc. Been living in an apartment or rental for the last decade. Just moved into a 80 acres place that had about 5 acres that need mowing. Thank God the other 75 acres is woods. I'm gonna look into the amsol oil. And I'm gonna get some of those oil filters. Never understood why they don't make cleanable oil filters. If a guy had extra oil filters I believe just swapping out the filter and topping off the oil would stretch out at least one oil change per maintenance cycle. If someone is changing let's say every 100 hrs. And others get away with 200 hrs. If a guy just changed the filter at 100 and then dis the entire deal at 200 if the filter was worth a shit it should be fine. I think the reason people avoid the oil change frequency is having to hold onto the used oil. People used to use the oil to keep their fence lines tidy but the EPA said no more to that.
Started using amsoil in everything besides my old cat 3306. Goes in the mx bikes and newer heavy equipment. Just got a new z930 its at 30 hours and about to do a change with amsoil. Its expensive but much worth it especially in these air cooled engines that get abused daily at scorching temperatures.
I run the 10W30 small engine oil in my mower, pressure washer, and edger. I also run 75W90 severe gear in my pressure washer pump. I'm in the process of changing all the fluids and filters in everything getting ready for the season.
I've actually switched over all of my vehicles to AmsOil 5w-30 Signature Series, from 1967 - 2005 in both my engines, and manual transmissions. Also in my tractors, and in the motorcycles I run the AmsOil metric motorcycle oil, because Signature Series is too good at lubricating and your oil bath clutch will never bite again lol.
Was pleasantly surprised to see commercial Kohler engine oil 5W-50 "made by Amsoil" on the bottle at Tractor Supply yesterday. Rated 300 hours, but I would not run it that long.
My Wright 48” Stander-X has the Kawasaki 691V engine. I run an oversized Amsoil oil filter (EA034) for more capacity and the Amsoil 10w40 small engine oil. I use the mower for personal property and put 60-70 hours a year on it. Never uses a drop of oil. Changing the oil is easy and clean, it has a valve on the side, no drain bolt. Interestingly, the Hydro drive train pumps oil was originally specd for Mobil-1 15w50 but a couple years ago Wright changed the spec to their own Wright brand 15w50 synthetic oil. I run the Amsoil Hydro 20w50 oil with either a Wright hydro filter or a NAPA 1410 gear lube filter. Don’t want to play around and use an engine oil filter on the hydro oil and risk starving those hydro pumps. They are pricey to replace. Very pricey.
@@M70ACARRY What Kawasaki did change a few years ago was two things. They spec synthetic blend oil as a minimum requirement and generally reccomend 10w40 weight oil. They do reccomend a semi synthetic or full synthetic 20w50 for OPE operated in very hot environments. Their own K-Tech oil is all semi synthetic blend with the exception of the 15w50 weight which is full synthetic probably to achieve the 15-50 weight spread without using viscosity index improvers. Kawasakis viscosity chart approves 10w40 semi synthetic up to 104 degrees outside abient air temperature and 15w50 or 20w50 for hotter. Also their own K-Tech oils are boosted with added zinc, just like amsoi.
I've been running AmsOil 5w-30 Signature Series in my heavy duty garden tractor for a while. And that's both in the engine, and the transmission. ( Being a Manual gear box, the Signature Series oil specifically, makes old Manual transmissions work a lot smoother and easier. )
The signature series doesn't have the zinc required by air-cooled small engines if you need to use 5w30 use the small engine 5w30 Amsoil but if its 90 degrees outside 5 weight is asking for trouble
Viscosity is 30 not 5, for the "5w" the W means (winter rating) not "weight" so its a 30 viscosity oil with Winter rating 5 wich means it will flow better in cold weather, my engine calls for a 30 viscosity oil wich is what the bearing gap I have calls for in the manual for my 54 year old engine. Runs great, I use it primarily as a snow plow tractor. I run it because of its resilliance to extreme heat, much higher than the "small engine" oil they sell. Signature series specifically was formulated for turbine engines.
I heard where Kawasaki says to run 20w50 in my FR651 series. I've been running Pennzoil 10w-40, but thinking of switching soon. Currently, my 2016 Gravely ZTXL42 has 19 hours.
So should I run amsoil in my grandpas old lawn tractor I pulled from the barn? Built in 1993…it has an 18hp briggs and Stratton vertical opposed twin. The book stated SAE 30. I am using Walmart “SAE HD 30”. The only other I could find at Walmart was a Shell SAE 30 for diesels. Thanks for the video, open to suggestions..
Also a point that is overlooked using car engine oil in a four cycle engine is not what one should do! The car and four cycle engines have different needs from there oil. Car oil has additives not needed in small engines, while for cycle oils focus on additives that fits the needs of a smaller engines. So folks stick with a good four cycle oil that is produced just for them! Car oil has a lot of detergents in them that’s not needed in four cycle oils.
@@repairvehicle I’ve seen less oil consumption using T6 in the equipment. Compared to other leading brands. Even the engine manufacturers own brand Kawasaki 10w-40.
@@repairvehicle Haven’t had to pull any heads off. Which is a good thing.😂 I’ve also noticed easier starting with this particular oil. Changed plugs on all mowers at the beginning of the season and plugs looked virtually identical on all mowers. With 200-400 hrs on all mowers.
What is the best oil for a honda Gx390 generator. I use amsoil 10w30, but can you use a heavier oil if you live in the south? Or is it just a matter of changing the oil? I need to put more hours on it and do analysis.
I did not know Ams is making oil with Briggs Straton on the label as well ..Small Engines do better also with a small amount of lubricant in the gasoline for an upper cylinder lubricant ..Kerosene works well or a small amount of 2 cycle oil ,no more than 1/2 ounce per gallon ..Marvel Mystery Oil great original for that very reason .. Amsoil has an Upper Cylinder Lubricant also ..
Will Motorcycle oil matching the certification from my lawnmowers owners manual work properly? I want to use full synthetic rather than the synthetic blend Kawasaki oil. It seems to be fine but I can’t find a proper answer.
@@repairvehicle They have the same API certification also they are both four cycle V engines. That’s why I was assuming Mobile 1 full synthetic would work. But no one else seemed to actually know.
API certification does not mean anything, oil companies pay API to use their label and that's it. Just like other companies pay use others name so that they can sell their products. You have look at specs for each oil and which standards they meet and by how much if any.
while amsoil small engine oil is great, using their diesel oil is even better because it contains more zinc anti wear properties. this is what i hear from the magic mechanic radio show out of orlando.
Zink is not everything when it comes to engine protection. Diesel oil is formulated differently and it cannot provide same level of protection as oil formulated specifically for lawn equipment
@purogto32 is 20w-50 only option for this engine? No. Thicker oil is harder to pump when it’s cold even in the hot summer, meaning most of the wear and damage is done. Owners manual has wide range of oil viscosity for this engine and recommend viscosity is 10w-40
@@repairvehicle I have not... however, Mobil 1 15w50 has been proven in generators running for weeks on end after hurricanes in florida. Many lawncare guys swear by it too. I've been on bobistheoilguy forums forever.
But, since Amsoil makes specific oils for every type of vehicle, why is this specific oil rated MA for wet clutch applications? Are there small engines with wet clutches? Thought that was for motorcycle applications. Since Amsoil makes motorcycle specific oils....why put that spec on the small engine oil. Hmmm, maybe Amsoil is not as vehicle specific as its said to be.
No it's not made by amsoil. Oil that is made by amsoil will have a label some where on the bottle stating made by amsoil, here's an example. This oil made by amsoil. www.amsoil.com/c/4-stroke-power-equipment/12/?zo=5257753
Isn't Kohler out of Wisconsin? Amsoil is. Even better than Amsoil small engine oil is Amsoil diesel oil. More zinc anti-wear properties! 15w40 check zinc PPM and esters.
I think you are asking small engine or signature series. Small engine oil is different than automotive oil. Small engines run wide open throttle all the time. Therefore it is formulated differently. So no, do not use automotive oil in small engines.
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I've been in the process of changing out all of my small engines out to amsoil. I've had to adjust the idle screws on every one of them to lower the idle speed after the switchover. The lower friction produced by the amsoil actually made the engine idle faster because there is less resistance. It is great oil no matter what anyone says. I have witnessed the results personally. I do not sell amsoil or get paid by them.
Thank you for sharing your experience.
i changed the oil in my snapper last week to amsoil. i haven't had to play with the throttle but when i tried to start it today, it started instantly.it went rur rur and then ran. usually it cranks more. not today!
I ran Amsoil in my wood splitter for over 20 years without changing the oil . It was my neighbor who saw the date on my wood splitter motor when I last changed the oil and asked me what the date was I told him it was the last time I changed oil. That Briggs & Stratton motor was from the early 70s 8.5 hp. Motor still runs like a champ even though it’s a little tough to start.
Can't go wrong with Amsoil.... ran it in an air cooled Harley Davidson..... was great!
I like your video. You got a working man's style no bullshit detected. Hard to find these days on the UA-cams and interwebs. I just got a zero turn and a tow behind brush mower. So I'm looking for the best oil . I can't believe I've got 7500 dollars in two pieces of lawn equipment let alone the trimmers chainsaws edges etc. Been living in an apartment or rental for the last decade. Just moved into a 80 acres place that had about 5 acres that need mowing. Thank God the other 75 acres is woods. I'm gonna look into the amsol oil. And I'm gonna get some of those oil filters. Never understood why they don't make cleanable oil filters. If a guy had extra oil filters I believe just swapping out the filter and topping off the oil would stretch out at least one oil change per maintenance cycle. If someone is changing let's say every 100 hrs. And others get away with 200 hrs. If a guy just changed the filter at 100 and then dis the entire deal at 200 if the filter was worth a shit it should be fine. I think the reason people avoid the oil change frequency is having to hold onto the used oil. People used to use the oil to keep their fence lines tidy but the EPA said no more to that.
There's an oil now that you can change every 300 hours
Started using amsoil in everything besides my old cat 3306. Goes in the mx bikes and newer heavy equipment. Just got a new z930 its at 30 hours and about to do a change with amsoil. Its expensive but much worth it especially in these air cooled engines that get abused daily at scorching temperatures.
Thank you for making this video, I learned a lot.
I run the 10W30 small engine oil in my mower, pressure washer, and edger. I also run 75W90 severe gear in my pressure washer pump. I'm in the process of changing all the fluids and filters in everything getting ready for the season.
Not many people change pressure washer pump oil, end up giving away for free when pump fails
Yes I know. The pump gets very hot when running continuously and the 75W90 sever gear holds up nicely.
I've actually switched over all of my vehicles to AmsOil 5w-30 Signature Series, from 1967 - 2005 in both my engines, and manual transmissions. Also in my tractors, and in the motorcycles I run the AmsOil metric motorcycle oil, because Signature Series is too good at lubricating and your oil bath clutch will never bite again lol.
Great video! I agree with you completely.
Was pleasantly surprised to see commercial Kohler engine oil 5W-50 "made by Amsoil" on the bottle at Tractor Supply yesterday. Rated 300 hours, but I would not run it that long.
For how long you run it?
My Wright 48” Stander-X has the Kawasaki 691V engine. I run an oversized Amsoil oil filter (EA034) for more capacity and the Amsoil 10w40 small engine oil. I use the mower for personal property and put 60-70 hours a year on it. Never uses a drop of oil. Changing the oil is easy and clean, it has a valve on the side, no drain bolt.
Interestingly, the Hydro drive train pumps oil was originally specd for Mobil-1 15w50 but a couple years ago Wright changed the spec to their own Wright brand 15w50 synthetic oil.
I run the Amsoil Hydro 20w50 oil with either a Wright hydro filter or a NAPA 1410 gear lube filter. Don’t want to play around and use an engine oil filter on the hydro oil and risk starving those hydro pumps. They are pricey to replace. Very pricey.
Thank you for sharing this information
I heard kawasaki issued a tech bulletin that said to switch to 20w50 engine oil. Did you hear that?
@@M70ACARRY What Kawasaki did change a few years ago was two things.
They spec synthetic blend oil as a minimum requirement and generally reccomend 10w40 weight oil.
They do reccomend a semi synthetic or full synthetic 20w50 for OPE operated in very hot environments.
Their own K-Tech oil is all semi synthetic blend with the exception of the 15w50 weight which is full synthetic probably to achieve the 15-50 weight spread without using viscosity index improvers.
Kawasakis viscosity chart approves 10w40 semi synthetic up to 104 degrees outside abient air temperature and 15w50 or 20w50 for hotter.
Also their own K-Tech oils are boosted with added zinc, just like amsoi.
I've been running AmsOil 5w-30 Signature Series in my heavy duty garden tractor for a while. And that's both in the engine, and the transmission. ( Being a Manual gear box, the Signature Series oil specifically, makes old Manual transmissions work a lot smoother and easier. )
Thank you for sharing this
The signature series doesn't have the zinc required by air-cooled small engines if you need to use 5w30 use the small engine 5w30 Amsoil but if its 90 degrees outside 5 weight is asking for trouble
Viscosity is 30 not 5, for the "5w" the W means (winter rating) not "weight" so its a 30 viscosity oil with Winter rating 5 wich means it will flow better in cold weather, my engine calls for a 30 viscosity oil wich is what the bearing gap I have calls for in the manual for my 54 year old engine. Runs great, I use it primarily as a snow plow tractor. I run it because of its resilliance to extreme heat, much higher than the "small engine" oil they sell. Signature series specifically was formulated for turbine engines.
I'm using Royal Purple 5w30 HPS in my lawn tractor in 90 degree weather with no issues. Gotta love misinformation on the Internet!
No issues? That’s a misinformation .
I heard where Kawasaki says to run 20w50 in my FR651 series. I've been running Pennzoil 10w-40, but thinking of switching soon. Currently, my 2016 Gravely ZTXL42 has 19 hours.
Very risky running none lawnmower oil in lawnmower
@@repairvehicle yeah, I didn't think about it, which is why I'm switching to something zinc based. Hopefully, I didn't do anything long lasting.
So should I run amsoil in my grandpas old lawn tractor I pulled from the barn? Built in 1993…it has an 18hp briggs and Stratton vertical opposed twin. The book stated SAE 30. I am using Walmart “SAE HD 30”. The only other I could find at Walmart was a Shell SAE 30 for diesels. Thanks for the video, open to suggestions..
It depends what you are looking to achieve? Lubrication? Lack of other brands available for use and amsoil only viable option?
Also a point that is overlooked using car engine oil in a four cycle engine is not what one should do! The car and four cycle engines have different needs from there oil. Car oil has additives not needed in small engines, while for cycle oils focus on additives that fits the needs of a smaller engines. So folks stick with a good four cycle oil that is produced just for them! Car oil has a lot of detergents in them that’s not needed in four cycle oils.
Most cars are four stroke engines.
I think you mean air cooled.
Shell Rotella T6 synthetic 15w40 is what I use exclusively for my landscaping company.
Why t6 in lawnmowers?
@@repairvehicle I’ve seen less oil consumption using T6 in the equipment. Compared to other leading brands. Even the engine manufacturers own brand Kawasaki 10w-40.
@@1EVILZ06 what about wear on the engine?
@@repairvehicle Haven’t had to pull any heads off. Which is a good thing.😂 I’ve also noticed easier starting with this particular oil. Changed plugs on all mowers at the beginning of the season and plugs looked virtually identical on all mowers. With 200-400 hrs on all mowers.
How many hours do you put between oil changes?
How many hours you put on these mover before replacing them?
What is the best oil for a honda Gx390 generator. I use amsoil 10w30, but can you use a heavier oil if you live in the south? Or is it just a matter of changing the oil? I need to put more hours on it and do analysis.
Change oil more often, there’s nothing better than amsoil
I did not know Ams is making oil with Briggs Straton on the label as well ..Small Engines do better also with a small amount of lubricant in the gasoline for an upper cylinder lubricant ..Kerosene works well or a small amount of 2 cycle oil ,no more than 1/2 ounce per gallon ..Marvel Mystery Oil great original for that very reason .. Amsoil has an Upper Cylinder Lubricant also ..
Amsoil makes oil for Kohler too.
Here's the video ua-cam.com/video/mBFwgK1AXFM/v-deo.html
My dealer recommended running Kawasaki 20-50 small engine oil because of the high heat in Florida. What do you think?
In what? Year, engine model?
@@repairvehicle 2022 FR691V Kawasaki.
@@SingleStacked , I will make a video today explaining details
Will Motorcycle oil matching the certification from my lawnmowers owners manual work properly? I want to use full synthetic rather than the synthetic blend Kawasaki oil. It seems to be fine but I can’t find a proper answer.
They are differently formulated and no you cannot use motorcycle oil in lawnmower. If you want better protection than blend, use Amsoil oil.
@@repairvehicle They have the same API certification also they are both four cycle V engines. That’s why I was assuming Mobile 1 full synthetic would work. But no one else seemed to actually know.
API certification does not mean anything, oil companies pay API to use their label and that's it. Just like other companies pay use others name so that they can sell their products. You have look at specs for each oil and which standards they meet and by how much if any.
If it meets everything the manufacturer requires, you absolutely can use it for your mower.
while amsoil small engine oil is great, using their diesel oil is even better because it contains more zinc anti wear properties. this is what i hear from the magic mechanic radio show out of orlando.
Zink is not everything when it comes to engine protection. Diesel oil is formulated differently and it cannot provide same level of protection as oil formulated specifically for lawn equipment
How so?
You have different by products that oil needs to neutralize.
That's where Amsiol excels.
What about the efi 26 hp engine saids 20w-50 but theres no oil other than for hydraulics tranny
What is the brand? Efi electronic fuel injection?
Why you want to use 20w-50?
That's what owner manual saids, I used amsoil 10w-40 on all my Kawasaki but this engine saids 20w-50, its Kawasaki efi 26hp
@purogto32 is 20w-50 only option for this engine? No. Thicker oil is harder to pump when it’s cold even in the hot summer, meaning most of the wear and damage is done. Owners manual has wide range of oil viscosity for this engine and recommend viscosity is 10w-40
Mobil 1 15w50 end of discussion
For engines that don’t have oil pump 15w-50 is perfect, end of discussion
@@repairvehicle it’s great in my Kawasaki FR691v, Polaris 570, Briggs 24 hp, trash pump, generators, etc… I use it in all air cooled equipment
Have you done oil analysis?
@@repairvehicle I have not... however, Mobil 1 15w50 has been proven in generators running for weeks on end after hurricanes in florida. Many lawncare guys swear by it too. I've been on bobistheoilguy forums forever.
just use Amsoil!
But, since Amsoil makes specific oils for every type of vehicle, why is this specific oil rated MA for wet clutch applications? Are there small engines with wet clutches? Thought that was for motorcycle applications. Since Amsoil makes motorcycle specific oils....why put that spec on the small engine oil. Hmmm, maybe Amsoil is not as vehicle specific as its said to be.
Because some bikes have small engines
Is brigg and Stratton oil full synthetic 5w30 is made by amsoil
Which oil are you referring to?
@@repairvehicle brigg and Stratton full synthetic 5w30 18 oz bottle sell by Walmart and other major retailers
No it's not made by amsoil. Oil that is made by amsoil will have a label some where on the bottle stating made by amsoil, here's an example. This oil made by amsoil. www.amsoil.com/c/4-stroke-power-equipment/12/?zo=5257753
Here's an example ua-cam.com/video/mBFwgK1AXFM/v-deo.html
Isn't Kohler out of Wisconsin? Amsoil is. Even better than Amsoil small engine oil is Amsoil diesel oil. More zinc anti-wear properties! 15w40 check zinc PPM and esters.
Everybody says 10w 30 ? But I see all of these are 10w 40 ,,, I have the Kawasaki engine in my mower
10w-40 small engine or 10w-40 premium protection??
Don't understand your question
I think you are asking small engine or signature series. Small engine oil is different than automotive oil. Small engines run wide open throttle all the time. Therefore it is formulated differently. So no, do not use automotive oil in small engines.
Run small engine oil as it has a high zinc content which aids in lubrication for small air cooled engines.
KLOTZ R-50 only
What so special about it?