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Okay I didn't think of that. I did pack clean rags in the valve cavity before sanding then swabed with paint thinner then dried the whole thing. But I will change the oil before I use it again. Good advice.

Near philadelphia pa. 2.47 for regular. I'm waiting for my Pa natural gas to be widely available for cars. Supposed to be 1/3 the cost per energy unit than gasoline. I dunno much.

Okay so 8 weeks ago I change the oil with 5w 30 dino. I also installed a new carb because it was surging up and down (it solved that problem). At the time I noticed the valve cover was leaking and had my engine caked with oil and mud. Which leads me to believe that it was leaking for years...

Kohler 17 hp in kubota lawn tractor. Gas smell in oil. Bluish smoke, backfire on start. Engine maintained yearly oil filter etc this is a 2003 engine. Is this a carburetor problem is it may be like a broken diaphragm or dirt on the needle?

Originally Posted By: dlundblad How would he experience better cold starting properties in Pennsylvania? It doesn't get that cold there does it? As mentioned, the 10w40 is fine this go around. Is there any chance you could store it in a heated garage? That would eliminate your "cold" issue...

Coldest temps here are 5 to 30 probably most of the worst is around 15. It is electric start. Btw I have never used the pull cord to start. Maybe I'll leave it in there then on a cold day when it's not a power outage I'll start it. If it's a problem I'll switch to a lighter grade. Thanks y all.

Originally Posted By: Chris142 Those are made by cooper I think That's what they said when I bought them. My point is mainly that; I am getting brand name mileage and performance as a name brand at much less $. I am not saying the national brands aren't good. My expectation 4 yrs ago was that...

Originally Posted By: hpb I can't believe the mileage some of you guys get out your tyres. 75,000 miles, that's about 120,000km, insane! I'm happy to get 50,000km, or about 30,000 miles. I always get high mileage out of my tires. The key is maintaining proper tire pressure and rotaing. I think...

Originally Posted By: tommygunn What model Definity tire? Is it a regular passenger car type tire? Or is it a truck tire (AT/MT/HT, etc) Most regular passenger car tires start with 10/32 Name brand tires can have better handling and ride while still lasting the same mileage if not more. Also...

Originally Posted By: LT4 Vette If you can afford a BMW, you can afford Michelin tires .... Well... that's why I can afford a BMW with... cough 180000 mile on it. I am frugal and thrifty. And want value for my money. I am your typical millionaire next door hot shot. Most of my clothes are 10...

Originally Posted By: supton What was the starting tread depth, and what is their current depth now? I'm at 5/32 now. 3/32 is failing. I don't know what they were when new.

Okay so almost 4 yrs ago I put 4 new pep boys tires on my BMW X5. At 104000 miles. I turned 180000 mile today and those tires passed state inspection and have about 10000 miles left. I rotate every 7000 miles and keep tire pressure at specs. Is this normal. All 4 tires were under $500 with road...

I guess you could return it if you don't like it. I don't know anything about guns. I am interested and I am thinking of getting my first handgun. I was told that good guns start at around $650 to $1000 for a home security handgun. But what do I know?

Sometimes inquiring minds have to know! How about a brake job for say $200 per axle. And in 20000 miles how many time do those things safely stop 3 to 4 thousand lbs. For fractions of pennies per stop. My head is starting to hurt.

Originally Posted By: skyactiv I think this is where good ole Castrol 0W30 would work best. Normally I would agree. However the manual only specifies . 10 xx. I have a qt of peak 5-30 synthetic in my stash would that be enough protection at start up on a cold day? Normal winter temps are 10° f...

Since moving to a warmer climate is not practical. Spend the extra 4 or 5 Canadian Dollars for 0 30 synthetic. Drive an extra 9000 US miles; you'll be ahead on your purchase and will be able to sleep better. -20 is dang cold for regular starts.

Fusion, camry, Nissan maxima. Subaru outback

I changed the oil in the 16 hp engine today. The manual calls for 10 - 30. I had a a brain snap and grabbed a bottle of 10 - 40 Castrol conventional. Poured it in when I'm cleaning up I look at the label and realize it was wrong. Does it matter? Will it be hard starting in the cold temperatures...

Okay, so for now this will be my last post until after I try my idea. I have given up on sound deadening for now. I'm spending too much money and too much time on this project (I'm exhausted). So I was going to make a makeshift frame and tent out of pvc, tarp and stakes for weather protection...

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