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SBEII
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Joined: Sat Mar 14, 2009 12:05 am Posts: 57
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![Post Post](./styles/acidtech_tiger/imageset/icon_topic_latest.gif) Synthetic Oil
I've read in numerous places that synthetic improves the performance of your motor. Just bought a new 35 HP Go-Devil. I put regular 30w oil in it for the break-in period and after 6 or 8 hours I'm planning on draining it and re-filling with synthetic. The question is.....If this motor was going to be running in temperatures from 0 degrees to 70 degrees...what would you use for Oil weight?? I'm leaning toward 10w 30. Anyone see a big problem with that?? Would I be better served with something else??
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Mon Aug 24, 2009 7:52 am |
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Mississippi Hunter
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![Post Post](./styles/acidtech_tiger/imageset/icon_topic_latest.gif) Re: Synthetic Oil
If it is a Kohler, they reccomend running 10W-30 at 40-whatever temp and 5W-30 at 40 to -20. Check out the link below. http://www.kohlerengines.com/onlinecata ... p_2580.pdf
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kibb
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Joined: Wed Jan 14, 2009 8:58 pm Posts: 2731 Location: Lafayette, LA
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![Post Post](./styles/acidtech_tiger/imageset/icon_topic_latest.gif) Re: Synthetic Oil
It may good idea to run synthetic, but it's not recommended until you have at least 50 hours on the motor.
_________________ 1644 WeldCraft / 27 GDLT Ranger R71 / 125 Merc
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quackconsumer
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![Post Post](./styles/acidtech_tiger/imageset/icon_topic_latest.gif) Re: Synthetic Oil
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Mon Aug 31, 2009 1:15 pm |
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kibb
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Joined: Wed Jan 14, 2009 8:58 pm Posts: 2731 Location: Lafayette, LA
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![Post Post](./styles/acidtech_tiger/imageset/icon_topic_latest.gif) Re: Synthetic Oil
That's what's recomended by small engine manufacturers. To ensure everything is properly seated, I assume.
_________________ 1644 WeldCraft / 27 GDLT Ranger R71 / 125 Merc
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