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    Oil Advice For 1990s Era Yamaha ATVs

    Any concerns with synthetic causing oil leaks after decades of Dino oil? Or is that an old wives tale?
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    Oil Advice For 1990s Era Yamaha ATVs

    I have taken ownership a fleet of circa 1990 Yamaha quad bikes with air cooled 350cc single lung motors. Bikes had been sitting in a garage unused for 15+ years. Usage prior is unknown, as is the maintenance history. I had a local shop clean the carbs, adjust valves, replace all fluids, lube all...
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    Fuel Stabilizer For Winter Storage

    The tank is currently full of ethanol free premium fuel (not easy to find around here). Just wondering what to add to the fuel. I use SeaFoam in all of my small engines, it claims to stabilize fuel. Would this work as a stabilizer?
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    Fuel Stabilizer For Winter Storage

    I am about to put the convertible away for the winter - wondering if I should be using a fuel stabilizer product. Your thoughts?
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    Ran out thin as water !

    Thanks for sharing. I have 4 single lung, air cooled engines that I have been feeding left over M1 0W40 from my cars. I have been wondering if I should go to the trouble of purchasing Amsoil's 4 stroke SAE 30 synthetic. I think I now know the answer now.
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    Buying A Used Lawn Mower

    Just completed the first cut. The mower started and ran great. I really like the OHV B&S Intek motor - smooth and powerful. In 3rd gear, this mower really boogies, and the motor never bogs down, even when cruising fast over tall and thick grass. The only downside is that this thing is heavy...
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    Buying A Used Lawn Mower

    I had pretty much given up on the used market, when I called one more add. The posting stated a price of $75, said he had 4 mowers, and showed a pic of a late model Toro (I am a Toro fan). I called and asked about the Toro. The elderly gentleman replied: I don't have any Toros, just a couple of...
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    Buying A Used Lawn Mower

    I am looking to spend $100 - $200 on a self propelled mower. Not looking for anything special, just somethign reliable.
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    Buying A Used Lawn Mower

    Been surfing CL for a used mower. Here is what I am finding: 1) [censored] old mowers for way too much money ($100-$200). 2) Folks that rebuild quality mowers (Toro, Honda, etc.) and sell for around $200. No idea where they get them from. 3) There is a guy selling nice looking mowers at very...
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    John Deere Lawn Tractors -New Vs. Old

    Update: I ended up purchasing a used JD GT275 - in like new condition. Runs great and is so easy to operate. I expect this tractor to last a very long time since it will be mostly cutting grass (and lots of it). Thanks for all of the input. Much appreciated.
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    Post your latest small engine oil change

    2000 Toro Push Mower - B&S 6 HP flat head. I put M1 0W40 in the car, and always have a 1/2 qt left over. the B&S takes 1/2 qt, so it gets the left over M1. This does seem to help when starting on cold days (sprin and fall).
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    Hustler Fastrak w/ 23 HP Kawasaki

    What brand synthetic? If it were me, I would run 0W40 or 5W40 synthetic all year long. The "burn" was probably just larger clearances caused by cold temps and had nothing to do with the oil. I am not an expert, so take this with a grain of salt.
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    John Deere Lawn Tractors -New Vs. Old

    Great info guys! I get it now. I did not realize how bad the L series are. Very sad. Would a well maintained 1998 GT 275 be a good product?
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    John Deere Lawn Tractors -New Vs. Old

    Originally Posted By: HM12460 I also tend to avoid models with the Kohler KT-17 series 1 or models with an Onan engine. What is the issue with Onan? The 318 I was looking at has an Onan.
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    John Deere Lawn Tractors -New Vs. Old

    I have 1 acre with lots of obstacles. However, I have another 1.3 acres that will need mowing once I get it cleared of the brush. I know the JD models at the big box stores are not the same,but I was expecting that the models sold by the JD dealers, such as the X series, would be of higher...
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