oil for 25 hp briggs and stratton cxi engine

[jmr930]

Manual says vanguard full synthetic 15w50 is preferred, 5w30 synthetic also an option. My question: the vanguard costs more. Walmart has Mobil 1 15w50 and Valvoline 5w30 for less. Would either of these be o.k. to use other than the Vanguard? Opinions appreciated. This is on a Bradley stand on mower. Thanks.

 

[Rivets]

You should have no problems with either choice.

 

[jmr930]

You should have no problems with either choice.

thanks for the response. I'm leaning towards one of the cheaper ones, but don't want to cause myself problems.

 

[Rivets]

If you go with the cheaper one, just remember to change oil and filter each season.