Recent content by CSM746

As Bror Jace mentions, Delo 0W30 is hard to find....I got a case from Michigan Petroleum in Port Huron, MI a while back. I have been using it for at least 3 years in snowblower and tractor. I run 15W40 Delvac in the tractor in warm months. Both oils are tough.

I checked Chevron's website this AM and this product no longer appears under the Delo listing? Or, maybe I am not finding it.

I have changed out a number of these by getting the engine number and asking for the spark arresting muffler from the Briggs and Stratton parts line-up. I have an 8 hp flathead on a chipper from Bolens that was just plain ear-splitting with the stock flat muffler. I put the larger spark...

I own a couple of R1200s GS & RT....I have run 15W40 Delvac in them since new. I am going to wait until I have at least 20K on each engine before I switch. Mostly from the dealerships you hear that you should wait until at least 6 to 10K, but some anecdotal evidence suggests that you should wait...

I have the John Deere and is has been a great machine with the only problem being a thumb screw vibrating off the housing that surrounds the carb. Tons of power and throws snow a long distance. Has never clogged, use it two seasons so far. I use Delo 0W30 Synthetic HDEO in it. I use a tractor...

Like daman, I have run my BMWs on Mobil 1 15W50 through the years...I now have three, 1991 K100RS, 2009 R1200RT, 2010 R1200GS. I am using Delvac 15W40 HDEO in all three with great results. I ride a long season and the 15W40 starts well in the R bikes even in the 25 degree F range. I ran a...

I have two R1200s, a 2010 GS and a 2009 RT. I have run 15W40 Delvac in both since the first oil change. I ride a lot and a long season. I have ridden from MI to OR in the heat of summer and around Lake Superior in Nov where the hottest day was 38F and cold starts were in the 20sF. I find the low...

I bought the same bike new, believe the color is Fjord Grey. After break in I rode the machine 118,000 miles on Mobil 1 15W50. Great oil for this application, no shared sump, water cooled, etc. I used synthetics in xmsn and final drive. This is a great bike and will spin up quicker with a...

Regarding the availability of Chevron products...these guys are correct....I did not find 0W30 HDEO on the shelves around here either. I did get on Chevron's site and located a Chevron distributor in Port Huron MI named Michigan Petroleum Technologies. I contacted them and one of their regional...

+1 for Bror Jace's recommendation of Delo synthetic 0W30 HDEO. Coming out of the third season I've used this oil in a diesel tractor with a rear mounted blower and front loader blade, closer to the house I use a smaller garden tractor and snowblower. I use this oil in them all. It is excellent...

I bought a John Deere 827 in January 2010. It moves snow like a champ. It has a Briggs OHV on it which seems to run fine. We just got done with a blizzard event here with 15" on the level with 3 foot drifts in some spots. This model throws snow a long way, 4 times as far as my neighbors Toro 8hp...

I ended up with a new John Deere 827 last January. The machine is well thought out and is serious about throwing snow. It has the Briggs engine. I went through the break-in routine with a couple of short interval changes. I obtained a case of Delo 0W30 HDEO synthetic. I am certain it will lead...

Good job Ponch...I had stopped at that truckstop to check it out about a year ago and they at least had none in stock. I have a gallon right now, but will get out there to pick up another for the spring change.

Before they were outlawed, I bought a new 10550 DuraForce in 2004. I found the comments regarding 10% ethanol mix, but I have experienced a severe surging problem. Changed to the 42.5 size pilot jet and it went away at lower speed warm up and barely perceptible at high speed. What a difference...

Thanks Ponch, I will check Karbowski out. I used TDT in my VW last year for a fill and would have every confidence that it is great oil. I use Mobil 1 Extended Perf 10W30 in the winter. I change at 5K and I experience near zero consumption. I have quite a few pieces of OPE, Cadillac Northstar...