Can I use regular oil in my lawnmower or is there a special oil that has to be used?

Question

Can I use regular oil in my lawnmower or is there a special oil that has to be used?

Answer 1

My manual says to use plain 30 weight, so that is what I use.  No 10w30, just plain 30w Pennzoil from wal mart will work.

Oh yes, mine is separate, some need to be mixed with the gas, if that is the case do as the person above says and mix them outside the tank.

Answer 2

Most small engines two to three horse power are 30w  .30w can be purchased any where you get any oil such as Walmart,Kmart and so on . It some times changes at five horse or below 2 horse . Unlikely to be a two stroke engine then you would need to but oil in the gas .

Answer 3

you may have to use a 2 cycle motor oil depends on mower dont use reguler untill your sure.

Answer 4

30w non detergent

Answer 5

Most lawnmower manufacturers request the use of SAE 30 oil that can be found in the lawnmower section of any hardware store but 10w 30 motor oil is the same stuff.

Answer 6

You need a special oil that you can get at any hardware store.  Make sure not to mix it directly in your fuel tank.