I have a 16 hp Tecumseh engine burning oil. I am using 10/30 oil so I could I use a heavier oil or is there something I could add to the oil?
I have a 16 hp Tecumseh engine burning oil. I am using 10/30 oil so I could I use a heavier oil or is there something I could add to the oil?
Did you do the leak down test yet? I have one that smokes with worn valve stems.
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How much oil dose it use? Is it smoking real bad?
No I did not do the leak down test has I have no tool to do it.
It is probably burning I/2 litre on 40 km.
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The engine only takes 1.13 litres of oil so how much would I have to use.
I think its a 1L to 4L of oil ratio.
As long as you keep to the ratio suggested on the bottle it will work out.
Dump the remaining product into your car.
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Thanks I will try that.
Back to your oringal question I don't think anything shy of gear lube will fix your problem if it is smoking and what not your motor will probably have less power unless it may be valve guide seal which I do not think is the issue. I think harbor freight will mail you the leak down tool for like 39 dollars . But if you choose not to do it is your choice.
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