oil

[ljacobs]

What kind of oil should I use in my 1983 5hp briggs engine and how much?

 

[bandit 40]

10w30 Is fine, put it on a level surface and fill it up to the bottom of the threads just inside the oil fill neck.

 

[mr.modified]

If it's 100 degrees outside and your doing a lot of work with the engine, I wouldn't use 0-20. If it's -25 degrees outside, don't put in 20-50. Other wise you can pretty much use what you want and shouldn't have a problem.

 

[will72rupp1]

i would use SAE 30 oil in the summer time, this is what came stock & what should be in the motor, its for air cooled motor's.. Briggs oil is SAE 30..

 

[441]

SAE30 is the way to go.

 

[minibikin']

It really depends on the climate. I like to run the thinnest oil possible without pressure loss. Obviously there is no pressure in a flat head, but it uses a slinger. If it's cold where you are, I would run a 10w-30. Im running Rosella 5w-40 synthetic in my clone in the cold. Starts easier and runs fantastic.

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[Wideopenthrottle]

In my Briggs 5 horse im running 10-40