Recent content by Plum

We have a 2017 Ford Escape with a 1.5l Ecoboost. During warranty we had the oil changed at the dealership and I think they used Motorcraft syn blend 5W20. The last time the oil got changed it was at the muffler shop we frequent and they put full synthetic in it. Will it hurt it to put syn blend...

Thanks.Brain fade.

I put a 10 oz. bottle of Stabil 360(which is supposed to treat 50 gals.) In about 12 gals. of gasoline. Tank capacity is only 16 gals. Will it hurt my 2007 Mustang 4.6 3V ?

I've used Sta-bil for years

I had a Yamaha outboard for years and tried not to run ethanol in it, always keeping an eye on fuel line deterioration. Good to know about the Evinrude line swap. Thx.

Usually ethanol is not recommended for use in older vehicles and small engines whose fuel lines/systems are not designed for or tolerant of the alcohol.

What about the PowerCare oil sold by Home Depot - it has no ratings on the bottle ?

THX.

Thanks, I put Havoline SAE 30 API SN in it. I have put Briggs & Stratton 30 wt. in it in the past but didn't have any left this time. Does anyone know anything about Power Care oil from Home Depot ? Also, I have a qt. of either Rural King or Tractor Supply non-detergent 30 wt. that has an API SA...

I have an older LX178 John Deere lawn tractor that has a liquid cooled 15 hp Kawasaki engine in it. Can I safely use a API SN / SAE 30 wt. oil in it ? THX?

THX.

Thanks for the useful information ! Now, a stupid question - what's OPE ? Outdoor Power Equipment ?

I have 3 different bottles (3.2 oz.) of Poulan 2-cycle oil. One of which is synthetic in a grey/silver bottle. Will it hurt my old Poulan chain saw ? I also have an old Lawnboy push mower that I might use it in. And can anyone tell me what the difference between the other two bottles are ? Both...