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I agree...I don't think your problem is fluid-related. Dex III starts at a higher viscosity than Dex VI, but shears to a lower viscosity in service. The Dex VI stays much closer to its starting viscosity.

Ugh...stuck rotors are always a joy.

Sounds like you really had no other option.

It's just a personal preference, really. I've had good results with Maxlife. I'm sure the HDEO would be just fine, too.

No "mild cleaning" will help stuck rings in a short time. That said, I'd probably use Maxlife 10W40.

My best guess is that you're still getting air out of the system. Time will tell, of course.

Out in the west Texas town of El Paso...

Just by chance, I caught him mid-meow!

The 3 year warranty is probably free replacement, while the 5 year is pro-rated.

So how did this turn out @avacado11 ?

Welcome! I have used Conklin Convoy for decades, and it was traditionally a Grp 2/4 blend, now Grp 2/3/4. So, nothing wrong with that mix. Sorry that I can't help with your other question...I know nothing about the JD oil.

Clean it up, drive it, and check frequently to see where the leak starts.

You'll get a variety of opinions, of course, but here's what I'd do: run Mobil 1 in the appropriate viscosity, get it out for a good highway run every couple of weeks (bring oil up to temp), and change the oil annually.

I store everything full of E0 treated with a stabilizer. I make sure to run it long enough to get the treated gas through the carb(s), then shut it down and don't touch it til spring. This has always worked well. For example, I bought a ZRX1200 new in 2001, and the carbs have never been touched...

I agree with Hirev. There's less restriction through the media than past the threads.

If only a small amount was added, I'd probably have just driven home with the expansion tank low.

I don't know anything about your particular engine, but I believe that R&P needs 4 OCIs to do its thing.

I'd just use your favorite 5W30 or 10W30, and your motor will live a long, healthy life.

I wouldn't hesitate to use either...I'm sure they're both good. I would use whichever is most readily available in your area.

You know what to do: cut that thing open! We want pics! :)