What kind of oil do you use for a craftsman lawn tractor?

Answer by  Champ (552)

Pretty much any oil will work, the thicker the better, as tractors and work engines and vehicles tend to tax the engine pretty hard with a lot of wear and tear.

Answer by  my2cents (264)

The user manual should have this information. If you don't have the user manual, then any sears store should have the answer as it would be in their parts list.

Answer by  amitj78 (19)

You can use any engine oil having SAE30 Grade specification like Motor Oil 10W30 for a Craftsman Lawn Tractor. Kindly check owners manual of tractor for recommended brand of engine or motor oil.

Answer by  helper3692 (100)

You need to look at the owners manual. Some people think that the thicker the oil the better. This is not true. Use recomended oil for that model.

Answer by  dumpnrun77 (276)

Any kind of motor oil deeming SAE30 Grade specification should be able to be used for a craftsman lawn tractor. You may want to check your owners manual just to double check.

Answer by  mayi (212)

you can use the Castrol brand for lawn tractors it is good easy to use and reliable. This engines are great source for everyone who needs an easy startup. Please be sure you include synthetic oil so that it is well changed and easy to run in an orderly fashion.

Answer by  tml (538)

Most lawnmowers and tractors will specify in the owner's manual which oil you should use. Many units require two-stroke oil since they use basic engines.

Answer by  CWP (13)

For Craftsman 4 cycle motor engines, the recommended oil is 33028 10W30 Motor Oil. This type of oil is readily available at any local hardware store or large retailer.