yes a little knowledge and common sense goes a long way, when using a oversize filter, fill filter with fresh oil prior to install to eliminate dry start, then anti drain valve prevents dry starts to compensate for low volume oil pumps used on OPE!.
Kawasaki issued a recommended oil use service...
With 45 years and counting involved with Outdoor Power Equipment both repair, parts and sales I can offer this advice Run Away!!!! from cub cadet you are looking at a MTD which makes many low end products under a lot of names. consider a ZTR pro consumer in Gravely or Ariens from a independent...
1997 Toyota Tacoma 2.4 5speed 2wd
changed out Napa 1516 oversize filter and durablend valvoline5w-30.
replaced with same, current miles 109000
member of Valvoline's 225000 engine guarantee
From JCwhitney (Roush)branded performance high-zinc synthetic motor oil.
high zinc/phosphorous content. the picture in the add shows the Roush lable on a bottle that has valvoline on the side.
any ideas or commets? $9.99each
I see JC Whitney is selling "MOTOR TREND" branded oil filters I contacted JC as to who makes those filters they could not provide a answer anyone know? or have tried them?