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Originally Posted By: Throckmorton In the D160 you have to push the RIO button each and every time you choose to mow in reverse. As soon as you go forward again or lift of the accelerator you will required to depress the RIO button again if you choose to mow in reverse at some later time. Ugh...

Originally Posted By: JTK I guess I'm not sure why I keep seeing the "American Yard Products" AKA, AYP name tossed around. AYP hasn't been a thing in many years. They were spun off to Electrolux years back and most currently to the Husqvarna group. Same production facility(s), different...

Originally Posted By: Lubener Originally Posted By: Rock_Hudstone Originally Posted By: DuckRyder Plus when Sears goes down the tubes, you might have issues getting parts. The Craftsman brand has been sold to Stanley Black & Decker and the tractors referenced above are built by AYP/Husqvarna...

Originally Posted By: DuckRyder Plus when Sears goes down the tubes, you might have issues getting parts. The Craftsman brand has been sold to Stanley Black & Decker and the tractors referenced above are built by AYP/Husqvarna, parts and service going forward is not an issue.

Did a quick search and there seems to be precious few complaints about the RS 800 CVT. In fact, some say it approaches the capability of the K66, which is way up the food chain of Tuff-Torq hydros. http://www.mytractorforum.com/45-backyar...r-than-k46.html...

Originally Posted By: AMC Originally Posted By: Rock_Hudstone You may want to consider the Craftsman 42 inch Fast-Auto tractor with the stronger RS800SD auto/CVT transmission. They are good for hilly terrain if you don't mind the foot controls...

Originally Posted By: Building3 So it seems like I can't go wrong with Rotella, Valvoline VR1 or Valvoline Max Life. The Valvoline Max Life is nothing special, just a tad more additives than the average SN grade semi-syn PCMO.

Originally Posted By: AMC JTK- Already looked at Husky, they don't offer a manual transmission. The long term reliability of the manual transmission is the only reason I am looking at getting another Craftsman. If hydrostatics were the only type of transaxle I could get, I would just buy a John...

Originally Posted By: JTK I'm not aware of the fender shift 6-spd being cheapened up over the years, but even years ago, they were nothing heavy-duty. If you had good luck with the 2003, I don't see why you wouldn't with a 2017. Outside of engines and cup holders, all Craftsman tractors, etc...

Originally Posted By: Building3 So I am trying to rid the engine of the sludge. It runs fine, no smoke, and plenty of power. Lots of opinions but it seems like Rotella synthetic If sludge detergency is the main goal use the Rotella 15w-40 or syn blend 10w-30, both have 2000+ ppm calcium...

Originally Posted By: Building3 Any recommendations for engine oil for V8 1960's cars? Ford 289. All stock, no radical cams, one original at 25,000 miles and the other rebuilt last year. Synthetic or not? Weight? High Zn & P or doesn't it matter? If you care about the longevity of the engine...

Here is a informative list of the best 2017 Lawn Tractors under $1500: http://todaysmower.com/seven-best-riding-mowers-under-1500-for-2017/ Also, in other reviews on the site there is some question whether some of the 100 series JD Briggs engines have full pressure oil systems and therefore...

Originally Posted By: AMC After some looking, this is the only riding mower of any brand that still offers a manual gear shift transmission. The manual transmission should last longer than any of the hydrostactics in the home owner range. This is also the closest machine to the one I have now...

Originally Posted By: AMC

Originally Posted By: AMC Originally Posted By: Rock_Hudstone Steep hills and hydro transmissions don't mix well. I'd suggest the AYP built, 42 inch Craftsman 6 speed LT2000. 19HP Platinum Briggs engine with oil filter, tight turn radius and cast iron front axle. Decent machine by todays...

Originally Posted By: AMC So I am starting to look for a new riding lawn mower. I have a 1 acre yard with 6 trees and a small but steep hill. I have a 12 year old craftsman LT2000 that has had a pretty hard life. I have done some pondering and I think I would like to upgrade a little with my...

Originally Posted By: RoGuE [Was the V6 really that bad? I test drove each one twice, and while the V6 doesn't push you back in your seat like the V8 it still gets up to speed really quick and can be had for around $4000 less with all other options being equal. Also, I hate the tacky spoiler...

Originally Posted By: RoGuE [ It has no side airbags, only side curtain. Unfortunately all those new car air bags should be called money bags. If they go off in any quantity the replacement cost can exceed the value of a otherwise repairable vehicle. Thus, the car gets totaled by the...

Why Delo? Shell Rotella 30wt. is easily available at Walmart

Originally Posted By: Jetronic