Recent content by JLoy

Well, I finally got it done. It was not without drama. Thankfully all is well. The short version: skid plate was missing bolts, the canister drain bolt was way too tight and the entire canister tried to unscrew when I tried to remove the canister drain bolt. I had to figure out a way to hold it...

Thanks for the advice. Stay tuned, I bought the motivX canister drain tool. So I'm going to wait a few more days. I decided to try to control the mess as best as possible.

Thanks for the advice. Stay tuned, I bought the motivX canister drain tool seen below. I'm going to wait a few more days to change the oil. How many of you would stick with 0w-20 and who would go with 5w-30? Thank you all again.

I'm thinking 5-6k oil change intervals. I enjoy changing oil and I feel like oil doesn't owe me anything at that point so no need to stretch it out.

I am thrilled with my new to me 2018 Tundra 5.7. tomorrow I'm planning my first oil change. Backstory, I still have my 2003 3.4 Tacoma (engine blew at 125k for no apparent reason) rebuilt a junk yard engine and now we are at 305k. I used PYB 5w30 for a long time in that truck and then switched...

What do you use to wipe off the wax? A regular microfiber towel or a drying towel?

Echo put a Chinese engine in that?

So... I have bought and have on hand for this job: M1 10w-30 Rotella T6 5w-40 Rotella T6 15w-40 I'm still thinking about which oil I will use. If I have a warranty issue with the engine can Kawasaki refuse to cover it if I use a HDEO? The manual "recommends SJ or SL" will a ck-4, cj-4 HDEO be...

So the T6 15-40 would fit that bill if I'm right? I'm generally not this picky but many many air cooled mower engines have died early. They overheat, or they leak then overheat. Goal is to do the best maintenance possible.

So far I like it a lot. I've only got 14 hours on it. The cut quality is really good. The geometry of the machine is good. It does not scalp unless you really find some holes or uneven ground, which is the trick for 61" mowers. The seat is great, full suspension. The front tires are wide and...

That is the gray bottle 15w-40?

So far I love it. I've got an acre of grass and I cut about 10 other yards of various sizes. The last mower is 20 years old and got there on sae30 ybp and still runs but leaks. I may try to find T6 15-40.... That seems like a reason choice. I think the Kawasaki oil is a synthetic blend with...

I have a new Scag Tigercat II with a 26hp Kawasaki efi engine. Specifically the FT 730vefi. I am at 14 hours and ready to change the oil ahead of the 20 hour first dump interval. I would like to use a synthetic. I have always used Pennzoil platinum in my trucks. And rotella t3 15w-40 in my...

At 300k miles the 01 Accord smokes none but uses (leaks) about a half a quart between oil changes at 5-6k mile oil chany intervals. Usually Quaker state or super tech 5w-20...I say leaks because the valve cover gasket has a small leak and there is a drip underneath that I suspect is probably the...

Will do... Thanks for the advice.