Mobil 1 oil weight

[Tom Love]

Ha!  Just did the 2hr break-in change on the new Toro with a Briggs and used 
their specified oil. Ever see that stuff? It's gray. In the future I will 
use my left over M1 sitting in the basement (been using Delvac in the 2.8 
Avant).

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dave Eaton" <Dave.Eaton at clear.net.nz>
To: <quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2007 12:00 PM
Subject: Re: Mobil 1 oil weight


> speaking of oil.  last week-end i figured out how to know when a 4-stroke
> briggs & stratton (lawnmower) engine requires more oil.  wait for it to
> seize.  upon discovering this malaise, i proceeded to conduct an emergency
> transfusion (using mobil 1 5w50 of course) and removed a grand total of 1
> tablespoon of old oil!  upon replacement of aforesaid treacle with mobil 1
> and after a prolonged debate with myself about the fate of seals ;-) the 
> old
> girl fired right up, better than ever without a trace of smoke.
>
> can't beat low tech...