Mixing different kinds of oil

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Wh1skey6
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So...I have a semi stupid question.

I had thought I had enough in my 5 quart jug of Quaker State 10W30 from my last oil change. I don't, I have a little over the 2 Q mark. I believe, with filter change, the Seca takes about 2.5Q.

I was hoping to do the change today because I wont have time to do it for awhile and I plan on riding. I DO, however, have a quart of "Briggs and Stratton Small Engine 30W" oil from my lawn mower/snow blower oil changes. Should I use what I have of new Quaker State and

1) Finish off with the Small Engine Oil
2) Use old oil to finish it off (not sure of quality, consistency, viscousity, deliciousness)
3) Use some new ATF fluid I have laying around (basing this off of conjecture that ATF has higher detergent rating and is supposed to clean your motor...myth, I say)
4) STFU, drive to a store, and pick up some 10W30

I know option 4 is the best but I'm lazy. And its almost rush hours. And its like 95 degrees out. And I'm lazy.

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