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Motor oil for Snorkel/Upright LX series
All 3 engine variants of the Snorkel/Upright LX series take the same oils, so the selection below applies to every one of them.
Fill quantity and viscosity by engine of the Snorkel/Upright LX series
| Engine | Model years | Viscosity | Fill quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| LX31 | – | 10W-30, 10W-40, 5W-30 | not specified |
| LX41 | – | 10W-30, 10W-40, 5W-30 | not specified |
| LX50 | – | 10W-30, 10W-40, 5W-30 | not specified |
Fill quantity including an oil filter change, taken from our vehicle data. The change interval is set by your service book, not by the oil.
Other fluids for the Snorkel/Upright LX series
| Fluid | Requirement | Fill quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Axle & differential oil | 75W-14, 85W-90, API GL5, DTFR 12B100 | – |
| Coolant & antifreeze | G11, G12 | – |
Which viscosity does a Snorkel/Upright LX series need?
We cover 3 engine variants of the Snorkel/Upright LX series. The most commonly approved grades are 10W-30, 10W-40 and 5W-30.
Which approvals does Snorkel/Upright require?
Snorkel/Upright publishes no approval of its own: what counts is the viscosity and the ACEA or API class in your owner's manual.











