Where is the oil drain plug on a Briggs & Stratton engine?
Dennis WaldenSep 13, 2021
Typically, however, on vertical shaft engines, the oil drain plug is located beneath the engine block near the crankshaft. To remove the square plug, all that is required is a standard size 3/8" ratchet and extension (no socket).
Simply so, how do you drain the oil on a Briggs and lawn mower?
Besides, where the drain plug is located?
oil pan
Also question is, how often should you change lawn mower oil?
every 50 hours
Is SAE 30 the same as 10W30?
Yes, you can make use 10W30 engine oil instead of the SAE30 in your Lawn Mower. ... Older engines can use the SAE30, while the 10W30 is for modern engines. Again, the SAE30 is better for warmer temperatures while the 10W30 is suitable for varying temperature ranges and also works well in cold weather.
Synthetic oil offers superior lubrication for high-performance motors, but it's almost invariably more expensive, and many lawn-mower engines don't run fast or hot enough to warrant the additional cost.
SAE 30- Warmer temperatures, most common oil for small engines. SAE 10W-30- Varying temperature range, this grade of oil improves cold-weather starting, but may increase oil consumption. Synthetic SAE 5W-30- Best protection at all temperatures as well as improved starting with less oil consumption.
Look at the bottom of the engine oil pan. Around the bottom of the pan, you should see a single bolt. That's your oil drain plug. (Some vehicle models use a similar round plug, which you can pull to drain the oil.)
The idea of performing maintenance, even a relatively simple task such as an oil change, may seem daunting, if not downright impossible. However, changing your own oil can be more convenient and less expensive than taking your vehicle to a local express lube shop.
Dennis owns a small farm and loves to grill since his early childhood. He’s a professional cook, but hiking and enjoying the great outdoors is his no less favorite part of life.
