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Art O · Approved Exterior Cleaner

PW Oil

Jeff Wible · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Hey Art, I've used 5w-30 automotive oil years ago with no issues. For the last few years I've used 5w-30 Mobil 1 synthetic,..probably doesn't make a difference,..but for just a few dollars more and a whole season of washing it's not much extra money. I usually change my oil every Spring and just keep an eye on it from there.

Jeff

Liberty SoftWash · PWS Vender

Jeff Wible wrote:
Hey Art, I've used 5w-30 automotive oil years ago with no issues. For the last few years I've used 5w-30 Mobil 1 synthetic,..probably doesn't make a difference,..but for just a few dollars more and a whole season of washing it's not much extra money. I usually change my oil every Spring and just keep an eye on it from there.

Jeff

That's what we use.

Patrick G · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Are you talking about the oil in the "crank case"or seperate oil in the water pump? I don't know anything about it but I assume there is a seperate "water pump"

Art O · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Patrick G wrote:
Are you talking about the oil in the "crank case"or seperate oil in the water pump? I don't know anything about it but I assume there is a seperate "water pump"

Ya in my truck!

Patrick G · Approved Exterior Cleaner

I thought a power washer has a seperate pump on it?

Brian C Jackson · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Art Mobil 1 for the motor, but I was told to use an oil geared for the pump.

Art O · Approved Exterior Cleaner

I think I'm going to stick with the Cat oil from HD. It cost more but I trust it.

gutterdog · Approved Exterior Cleaner

there are 2 types of oil with a detergent and oil with out detergent.

w/detergent is for engines

wo/ detergent is for pumps

Art O · Approved Exterior Cleaner

gutterdog wrote:
there are 2 types of oil with a detergent and oil with out detergent.

w/detergent is for engines

wo/ detergent is for pumps

very good Mike

Jeff Wible · Approved Exterior Cleaner

No,.any auto oil will work Art. Non detergent is irrelevant these days. But really,..it's all cost effective so do as you please.

Jeff

-- Edited by Jeff Wible on Tuesday 18th of February 2014 04:47:04 AM

Art O · Approved Exterior Cleaner

I like the Cat pump oil because its Blue. When its not blue anymore I change it. Its only a few bucks more.

Art O · Approved Exterior Cleaner

Used the 30 weight oil. Went back to 4 cycle oil. Holds up better.