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what is the best oil for a 5.5 horsepower gasoline lawn mower?
mine just stopped for no apparent reason yesterday, and I couldn't get it to start again. It's gas tank was full, and I was holding down the safety bar. The only thing I can think of is that the oil was low, but I don't know what kind (weight) of oil to put in it.
it takes plain old 87 octane gasoline.
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- 572ci.Lv 52 decades agoFavorite Answer
First check the oil.... if its really low, (not in the safe zone of the cross hatch on the dipstick) then a seized engine is a possibility..... unless it has a low oil sensor that cuts the engine off when it gets too low, then you should be ok.
Use a name brand! (don't be cheap, cheap is not how you take care of em) HD-30 weight above 40 degrees F. Thats a HIGH DETERGENT straight 30 wieght. DO NOT use ND-30(non detergent)
use 5w-30 or 10w-30 conventional below 40 degrees, or use a 5w-30 or 10w-30 synthetic all year round.
- 2 decades ago
Most gas mowers take straight 30 weight or SAE 30 as it's known. However your mower could be different.
