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    MatthewMatthew
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      I need to change the oil in my Briggs powered push mower. Oil level is fine but it tar-black in colour. How to i change oil in a Briggs? Is there an oil filter? if so where and do i need to change it? how much oil do i put in?

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      Coty MillerCoty Miller
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        Turn the cap off, and turn it sideways over an oil pan, hold it there until it’s done peeing. Apply fresh whatever kind of oil. and done. I just used mobil1 5w30 as that’s what I use in my car… And it seems to be fine… Actually I use the oil that comes out of my car for it, the oil is supposed to last 10,000 and I change it every 4-5k so as far as I’m concerned it’s still decent oil. It’s lived 6 years of it so, whatever lol…

        #526104
        MatthewMatthew
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          no oil filter?

          #526106
          Coty MillerCoty Miller
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            Nope! It would be pointless without an oil pump! :silly:

            #526212
            MatthewMatthew
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              my Takompse powered snow thrower has a oil drain pipe

              #526261
              BrianBrian
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                No filter.

                Oil I have used:
                Motorcraft 5w-30 (Winter) / Pennzoil SAE30 (Summer) est.: $4.99 Qt.

                *O’Reilly’s brand motor oil $3.99 Qt. and “Gas treatment” work well too.

                *Also Shell “Formula Shell” 5w-30 est. $4.50 Qt.

                I usually change the oil from summer to winter.. start it several times during the winter and change to the SAE 30 for summer and over and around I go again.

                By doing this I actually have a B&S edger from the mid 1970’s that still runs. (Just change the oil and treat the gas every so often.

                #526437
                Jack PatteeuwJack Patteeuw
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                  There is a big debate on other forums about what oil to use in small engines. Single weight vs. mult-weight, detergent vs. non detergent. There is only one thing to remember.

                  A sufficient quantity of pretty much any oil is 1000 times better than NO OIL !! 😳

                  #526457
                  BrianBrian
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                    [quote=”theoldwizard1″ post=61802]There is a big debate on other forums about what oil to use in small engines. Single weight vs. mult-weight, detergent vs. non detergent. There is only one thing to remember.

                    A sufficient quantity of pretty much any oil is 1000 times better than NO OIL !! :oops:[/quote]

                    Yeah, I don’t really know what Mftr. recommend now in small engines. One thing I do know is that with as old as my edger is the only label you can still read off it due to age is 5w-30 (Winter) & SAE 30 (Summer) and it has lasted a long time. I am sure small engine tech. has advanced to some degree since the ’60’s/’70’s but I can’t imagine it has progressed all that much…..
                    I am defiantly not dropping some “Ultra Class” Synth. oil in it for sure…. it might kill it!
                    (That actually might be a good way to say it’s time to buy a new one if I did do that though…) :woohoo:

                    #526459
                    Jack PatteeuwJack Patteeuw
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                      [quote=”brnmw” post=61817] I am sure small engine tech. has advanced to some degree since the ’60’s/’70’s but I can’t imagine it has progressed all that much….. [/quote]
                      Actually it has.

                      • Electronic ignition. 99% of the time, you have a good spark or you have no spark.
                      • Casting techniques have improved a lot, allowing thinner walls with the same strength and lower costs.
                      • Moving from the “L head” design to overhead valves allows for better intake and exhaust flow and better combustion chamber shape.
                      • Today’s carbs may clog more often, but they allow better emission control.
                      #526460
                      MARK FELDSTEINMARK FELDSTEIN
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                        Here’s a useful video from Donnyboy73, the small engine guy on YouTube. This includes how to drain it when there’s no drain plug AND a recommended refill with Castrol 30W for lawnmowers (based on summertime usage).

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