Recent content by Dan916

For my Honda brushcutter, since it's a 4-stroke I run 89 octane ethanol-free (Union 76) with regular Sta-Bil. Only a few stations in my area have it but the nearest station is only 5 miles away. I talked to Honda and they recommended non-ethanol gas whenever possible and also Sta-Bil. On my...

The oil is easy to change, just take off the plug and tilt the engine over a pan so I will change the oil after the first run, then after two more runs. I'll switch to full synthetic after 10 hours. Ran the brushcutter the other day, eats quite a bit of gas. Only got 17' off a tank of gas but I...

The problem with Stihl is their stupid "we provide the customer with a unit assembled, gassed up, and ready to go!" philosophy. Not being sexist, but I mean, it's like all the customers out there are afraid to break a nail during the process or something. Stihl dealers will refuse to sell you...

I just bought a bottle. I was going to buy the small pint bottle, but it has no automatic measuring cup. The large size has the neat spout where you can pour 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 1, and 2 ounces. Since I am only storing 1.24 gallons at a time, the 1/2 oz measuring cup on the bottle is really useful...

In this day and age, there is no reason to use electric powered equipment, e.g., power cords! Cordless battery-powered equipment have left my gas-powered lawn equipment to collect dust. To wit: 1. I have a pro MS261 Stihl chainsaw and I played around by starting it twice, but never cut anything...

I just bought a Honda brush cutter with this engine. I am guessing the best oil strategy is use Honda 10W-30 for the first 10 hours, after which I can switch to the Honda HPS4 full synthetic 4-stroke oil for motorcycles (10W-30). I am in Hawaii where temps rarely get >95 F. I talked to Honda...

Originally Posted By: Ken2 I think Filtran filters are also good quality; I've used them with good results. After a transmission failure debris may get caught in the cooler. The recommendation that comes with some replacement transmissions calls for the Magnefine filter at the cooler outlet. If...

Originally Posted By: Donald Does anyone disassemble the filter before using it to make sure the bypass valve is fine? I thought I read that Magnefine used some kind of heat weld/crimp on the threads so they would not loosen in normal use? I received mine yesterday and it looks to be the...

This link might explain the failing 'Magnefine' filters: http://rdx.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=887394

Originally Posted By: Chris Meutsch Put it on. Also see if you've received the dipstick-hole fluid jet upgrade. I don't believe this upgrade applies to the 1998-2002 BX7A trannies, or could you elaborate? I talked to my Honda dealer about their remanufactured trannies which come with a 3-yr...

I am wondering whether it is worth it to install this filter on my 2000 Honda Accord with V-6. One wag on a forum said it's a waste of time because the exit line out of the tranny is a low pressure line which doesn't pass a lot of fluid - or the majority of fluid in the tranny. Also that there...