So what other engines do you use synthetic oil in?..

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Old 03-10-2009, 05:01 AM
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Default So what other engines do you use synthetic oil in?..

... like lawn mower, snow blower, generator, outboard motor?

I've got some small engines to service this coming year and wonder if I should put in synthetic.

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use it everywhere, why not?
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I use Mobil 1 on my mountain bike (change it every 10000 pedals)
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nice! i still prefer the castrol 0-30 for mine
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On your rims?
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Default Easier starts in cold weather, snowblower for sure!

The syn I drain out of the motorcycles goes into the lawn mower too. And I use Mobil 1 turbo diesel oil in my F250, also great for cold weather. Oh, I guess that's everything except the gas trimmer, it's a 4 stroke but uses some weird castor oil (39cc's)
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How do you like your Tigi so far? Pros/Cons, happy?
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Default So far, I'm liking it very much...

... I will post a real review once the breakin period is over and I can get a chance to play with it more.


Thanks for asking,
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Default Great as a personal lubricant... greatly reduces intense friction and heat buildup; very noticable

in winter during cold starts :-D
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^^ his man-tranny enjoys the extra lubrication ^^


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