Optimal oil for air cooled engines?

[Mikey P]

I read something recently that said standard synthetic automotive oil isn't optimal..

Opinions?

 

[Cleanworks]

I use Honda synthetic oil. I think there's something about not having zinc or something in auto oil

 

[Mikey P]

That's it, Zinc additives

 

[BIG WOOD]

I remember Larry ranting about zinc being the hidden treasure in the oil for air cooled engines

 

[KevinD]

I read something recently that said standard synthetic automotive oil isn't optimal..

Opinions?

Just run the proper weight Kohler oil for the temperature environment you are running in.
I assume you are asking for the 370?

 

[Dolly Llama]

dumb question....what does the engine manufacture recommend?

..L.T.A.

 

[Mikey P]

Just 10/30, no particular brand or type

 

[Dolly Llama]

here's what Briggs says

http://blog.briggsandstratton.com/s...oil-what-do-i-use-in-my-small-4-cycle-engine/



here's what I say

if you change oil and filter regular when you're s'posed to, it doesn't much madder what you use.
They ALL work



I use full syn in everything because it's superior lubrication in every way compared to conventional oil
It's a machine
Machines love lubrication
I prefer the best lubrication available


..L.T.A.

 

[Mikey P]

Are you a 50 or 100 our guy?

 

[Dolly Llama]

Are you a 50 or 100 our guy?

hours?

I start thinking about it at 50
but more often than not, by the time I actually get a round tuit, it's 75 or more

lawn and garden stuff, generators, pressure washers, etc every spring regardless of hours
but more often than not, it's summer before I get around to that too


don't over think it, BigSlim
Heat/lack of cooling air flow is far more important to air cooled engine life than chosen oil band/type

.L.T.A.