Can you use regular motor oil in a lawn mower?

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asked Jun 5, 2018 in Other-Home/Garden by Jarppi (370 points)
Can you use regular motor oil in a lawn mower?

Do lawnmowers need lawn mower specific oil or can I use regular motor oil in my lawn mower?

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answered Jun 5, 2018 by Essmann (42,860 points)
I've used nothing but regular motor oil in my lawn mowers for years without doing any harm to the mowers engine.

Lawn mower oil and regular engine oil you put into your vehicle is not much difference except that lawn mower contains different additives that's supposed to protect your lawn mowers engine but I've had no problem using standard motor oil in my lawn mower and it's not as expensive as the motor oil sold for lawn mowers.

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