Recent content by carguytroy

Thanks for all the replies and advice. I ended up using Mobil 1 15-50 synthetic. The specs I read said that it had 1200 phosphorus and 1300 zinc ppm and I went with a 75w90 synthetic for the transaxle that said it was rated for GL4. I changed the oil etc before I had any responses. But After...

I’ve been searching on the site about oil recommendations for my 68 VW Karmann Ghia. I’ve had it about a year and it’s just been sitting but it’s time to spin it around. It’s air cooled of course and I know SAE30 was what they recommended when it was new, but today’s oils different/better or in...

The specs/API ratings look to be well above what is needed for a 12+ year old lawn mower for sure. I was thinking of putting in my garden tiller too, but I got nervous and just put the same old SAE 30 B&S oil in it that I have always used. I put the Mobil Super Synthetic in the mower already...

I check the oil in it before every use. Have to add a little towards the end of the season and I change the oil every spring. It usually has 20-30 hours is all put on it per season. The mower is at least 11-12 years old. Probably older I can't remember, but it still works great. I am purchased...

Hello all. I have a John Deere L120 Mower/tractor I purchased new and I have always used John Deere's Turf Guard 10-30 in the engine as per the manufacturer recommendations. I know several people use Mobil 1 and other synthetics in their mowers and other small engines so I decided to switch over...