Is straight 50 the same as 15w-50 blower oil?

[PARALYZER]

In the KB manual it calls for straight 50 synthetic. But I see people are buying 15w-50. Is that considered straight 50, or is SAE 50 considered straight 50.

I am asking because some people are using 15w-50 in their blowers.

 

[ShelbyGuy]

no. 15w-50 is 15 weight. you want SAE 50. most common brand i know of with straight 50 weight is valvoline.

 

[PARALYZER]

Thanx for the reply.
Yeah, I saw the valvoline, but it was a blend. I need full synthetic.

Look at this page for red line. This is why I am confused.

http://www.redlineoil.com/products_motoroil.asp?pvID=65&prodID=46&subcatID=15

It says SAE 50 but in parenthesis, it says 15w50 ??? I dont know what I am supposed to do.

 

[mj8]

Off subject.

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[ShelbyGuy]

perhaps im stuck in the stone age where there were still straight viscosity oils. with a multi-viscosity oil, the number on the left is the base weight, and the number on the right is what viscosity the oil is when hot. i'd ask the kb people for clarification, if you purchased it straight from them.

Thanx for the reply.
Yeah, I saw the valvoline, but it was a blend. I need full synthetic.

Look at this page for red line. This is why I am confused.

http://www.redlineoil.com/products_motoroil.asp?pvID=65&prodID=46&subcatID=15

It says SAE 50 but in parenthesis, it says 15w50 ??? I dont know what I am supposed to do.

 

[PARALYZER]

Thanx Shelby,
Thanx MJ8, I made it myself

 

[AMB]

Blower Oil

KB says that 15w-50 syn oil is OK to use.

AMB