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Lawnmower woes Briggs & Stratton 500E

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    On cutting my grass yesterday, had a minor mishap. The oil cap came loose and mower got covered in oil as it spurted out. Question, can I use the oil in my garage used for topping up car, or do I have to go out and buy special 'lawnmower' oil to top her up?

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    4 minutes ago, StephenFord said:

    On cutting my grass yesterday, had a minor mishap. The oil cap came loose and mower got covered in oil as it spurted out. Question, can I use the oil in my garage used for topping up car, or do I have to go out and buy special 'lawnmower' oil to top her up?

    Has to be 2-stroke engine oil, 

    Doesn't cost much though 

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    Isn't this a 4 stroke mower? :unsure:

    Mower oil (SAE30) will be able to take the heat of an aircooled motor running in summer much better than car engine 5w30 will.  

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    33 minutes ago, TomsFocus said:

    Isn't this a 4 stroke mower? :unsure:

    Mower oil (SAE30) will be able to take the heat of an aircooled motor running in summer much better than car engine 5w30 will.  

    Just googled, guess I was too lazy to do in the first place LOL Found:

    "...Use Briggs & Stratton SAE 30W Oil above 40°F (4°C) for all of our engines. ..."

    I feel a quick visit to the local 'lawnmower' shop on the cards! Oh, just found this online, guess this is the right stuff?

     

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    10 minutes ago, StephenFord said:

    Just googled, guess I was too lazy to do in the first place LOL Found:

    "...Use Briggs & Stratton SAE 30W Oil above 40°F (4°C) for all of our engines. ..."

    I feel a quick visit to the local 'lawnmower' shop on the cards! Oh, just found this online, guess this is the right stuff?

     

    The genuine B&S stuff is only an extra quid, but I'm sure that would be fine too. :smile: 

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/391936789566?

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    1 hour ago, TomsFocus said:

    The genuine B&S stuff is only an extra quid, but I'm sure that would be fine too. :smile: 

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/391936789566?

    Thanks Tom, was just about to buy that, however...

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    EDIT

    Just found another listing, not only cheaper, but they don't mind that I live in Northern Ireland LOL

     

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