eskimo hc40 oil issues

[snipersam]

backround on the auger, bought new. put outside in -20c to see if it will start with tank attached. it did. took it fishing. drilled 10 holes. put it outside in -30c to see if it would start, no go till it got a warm tank. took it fishing again drilled 10 holes.

wanted to go tomorrow. checked the oil. it was milkey like it was watery, whats going on?

[DR.SPECKLER]

the by product of burning propane is water/condensation and it collects in the crankcase oil. change it often is what my jiffy pro4 lite says.its normal.dont leave it in there on the off season it will seize the motor due to rust.

[Idahogator]

One alternative is to move up to the best available.

Formula 4-Stroke Power Sports Synthetic Motor Oil ~  It is anti-rust fortified for superior rust prevention, which is especially important in seasonally or infrequently used powersports equipment.
APPLICATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
 Is recommended for four-stroke engines. It is also recommended for transmissions in two- or four-stroke applications. It is an all-climate/all-season oil that replaces 0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, 10W-30 and 10W-40 oils for ATVs, UTVs, snowmobiles and other powersports equipment. Also recommended as a replacement for Polaris Synthetic PS-4 Plus and Arctic Cat Synthetic ACX. Manufacturers include Polaris®, Honda®, Yamaha®, Ski-Doo®, Can-Am® (Bombardier®), Suzuki®, Kawasaki® and Arctic Cat®.

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It seems everyone wants the best boots, best flasher, best shelter, best suit, best gloves, best rods, best reels, best jigs, best heaters and yet, settle for the cheapest oils/lubricants.

 Is there a reasonable explanation for that?

[dipNrip]

Milky oil is water in the oil. all engines do it to a degree. Some more than others. Don’t store it warm areas then take out in the cold. This makes it a lot worse