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Ikon XD 52 oil change, which oil?

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Cb83

Cb83

In my owner's manual it shows 10w30/40 or sae 30 for my temperature I'm operating at. Which is the best to use? It clearly states right below the oil chart that multi grade oil will increase oil consumption. Should I go with the sae 30 then?

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#2

ILENGINE

ILENGINE

Use whatever oil you want to use. You may just have to check the oil level before using the mower, which you should be doing anyway. It won't have enough increase oil consumption,if at all, using multigrade oil over straight 30w to worry about. Unless you are planning on using the mower more than 8 hours at a stretch before refilling with gas, and checking the oil, and other things.

The most important thing is having oil and the correct amount of oil, not what grade of oil is in the engine.


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slomo

Should I go with the sae 30 then?
Yes, all day long. Wallyworld SAE 30w SG rated, full of zddp.


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slomo

The most important thing is having oil and the correct amount of oil, not what grade of oil is in the engine.
Cha' ching! We have a winner!

I'd love to find some SAE 40w that isn't over priced.


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bullet bob

Yes, all day long. Wallyworld SAE 30w SG rated, full of zddp.
This work? https://www.walmart.com/ip/Super-Te...erId=0&wmlspartner=wlpa&gStoreCode=1264&gQT=0


#6

shurguywutt

shurguywutt

Even better get some Mobil Delvac 15w-40 for about the same price ($15).

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mobil-De...5231658403&athposb=0&athena=true&athbdg=L1600

SAE 30 will do a fine job but I found my ZT having a hard time turning over during the cooler months when I was running it.


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slomo

That's the one. I buy the gallon jugs. Run it in everything 4 stroke. Runs really clean too.


#8

EverettFumbler

EverettFumbler

This answers my ? as well, thanks to all. Sure agree with the shroud wisdom. Like this website!


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Skippydiesel

Even better get some Mobil Delvac 15w-40 for about the same price ($15).

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mobil-De...5231658403&athposb=0&athena=true&athbdg=L1600

SAE 30 will do a fine job but I found my ZT having a hard time turning over during the cooler months when I was running it.
In cooler climates multigrades have the advantage over mono's for the very reason you have mentioned.
Multigrades are less viscous at lower temperatures than monos, so offer less resistance to cranking (easier faster starting) and better cold engine circulation.

Cold weather also reduces the speed of chemical reaction, that generates electrical power, in your battery, for your starting circuit.
Winter is when most marginal battery's show their age.
A poorly performing battery will eventually damage your starter motor -$$$$
The prudent owner will change the battery as soon as its deteriorating performance has been confirmed. I go for one overnight charge - the battery will usually give good performance straight after the charge. If on the way out, show diminished cranking ability on subsequent starts - REPLACE. :devilish:


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shurguywutt

shurguywutt

In cooler climates multigrades have the advantage over mono's for the very reason you have mentioned.
Multigrades are less viscous at lower temperatures than monos, so offer less resistance to cranking (easier faster starting) and better cold engine circulation.

Cold weather also reduces the speed of chemical reaction, that generates electrical power, in your battery, for your starting circuit.
Winter is when most marginal battery's show their age.
A poorly performing battery will eventually damage your starter motor -$$$$
The prudent owner will change the battery as soon as its deteriorating performance has been confirmed. I go for one overnight charge - the battery will usually give good performance straight after the charge. If on the way out, show diminished cranking ability on subsequent starts - REPLACE. :devilish:
Right and for SAE 30 we aren't even talking about it being that cold. I was noticing slower starts at approximately 60* F. Not a surprise when you look at the temperature range for SAE 30 which bottoms out at approximately 50* - 70* F. Starting your engine in these temps over a long period of time with SAE 30 WILL cause engine problems.

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#11

ILENGINE

ILENGINE

Even better get some Mobil Delvac 15w-40 for about the same price ($15).

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mobil-De...5231658403&athposb=0&athena=true&athbdg=L1600

SAE 30 will do a fine job but I found my ZT having a hard time turning over during the cooler months when I was running it.
The Delvac doesn't have a gas engine SAE rating. Only diesel engines.


#12

ILENGINE

ILENGINE

Right and for SAE 30 we aren't even talking about it being that cold. I was noticing slower starts at approximately 60* F. Not a surprise when you look at the temperature range for SAE 30 which bottoms out at approximately 50* - 70* F. Starting your engine in these temps over a long period of time with SAE 30 WILL cause engine problems.

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Those charts are about garbage. The temp rating varies depending on which owners manual or in some cases what brand of oil you choose to use. Take 30w for instance. Some charts will show the minimum temp at 50*F and others will show 40*F Your chart shows the maximum operating temp of all the 30w oils as around 100*F but 0w-20 and 5w-20 are operated at well over 100*F everday where this chart shows the max at 90*F


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Cb83

Cb83

That's what I was curious about, since my manual says 30w goes down to 0 degrees Celsius.


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