Small Engine Oil - Honda Oil versus Automotive Oil

[tmc2318]

Anyone care to offer an opinion of what oil to use in a small Honda engine ie: generator, pressure washer, mower, pump. I am trying to find the Honda Power Equipment oil but it is over $9.00 here. I've seen some manuals state that automotive detergent type 10w-30 is spec'ed but I've also read not to use automotive oil.

 

[yazooman]

we use castrol 10w30 in all our hondas they have been running for years with no problems oem oils can be made by anyone whoever bids them the lowest contract price

 

[shot_gun]

Use a good grade of 10w-30 oil and you'll be good.

 

[Fordlords]

Ditto. If what they are selling is $9.00 a quart, there better be a prize at the bottom of the bottle

-Fordlords-

 

[coobie]

Use a good grade of 10w-30 oil and you'll be good.

I fully agree with this comment.We own a honda gen,lawn mower,weed wacker and mantis tiller,all we use is a good 10W-30 oil.coobie