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I have a 60 inch Exmark Zero Turn Mower with a Kohler ECV 980 EFI Air Cooled V-Twin. (999cc, 38 HP, 2.1 quart service fill with filter). I plan to change oil each 50 hours or 1 year which ever comes first. Kohler manual recommend 100 hour OCI with SN rated oils of the following SAE viscosities...

I have a 2012 SeaDoo PWC with the 155 HP 4 stroke Rotax 4-TEC (1494 CC 3 cylinder SOHC 4 valve per cylinder) Engine and am looking for the best oil to use. Factory fill is SeaDoo Branded semi synthetic XPS 5W-40 at around $10 US per quart. Since the 155 HP is normally aspirated you can use...

Are the Michelin Hydroedge tires being discontued or just certain sizes being eliminated? I am trying to get one Hydroedge P215/55-16 UPC 91T to replace one that has a non-repairable edge of tread nail hole. I purchased 4 of these tires about a year ago and have 19,000 miles on the set. Now need...

What HDEO choices do I have in Midwest US for a SAE Viscosity 10W-40 that is an API CI/CJ4 specification. Trying to meet the Manual Requirements for a 10W-40 that I typically do not see available. It is a small IDI diesel tractor with 3 cylinder 1.1 liter. The Owner Manual is as follows: above...

Need help to identfy this coolant that was used to refill 2006 Chevrolet after radiator replacement at collision shop. The coolant is a light orange color similar to Dex-cool but has the smell of a strong solvent. What orange color coolants have a strong solvent smell. Thanks Slick

Any thought on using Mobil 1300S or Delo 400 15W-40 HD Diesel engine oil in place of 20W-50 Harly Davidson brand oil. I would like to use it year round (march through november) with temp range of 35 to 95 degrees F. I suspect it is as good if not better oil and during the colder months would be...

I have been using Prestone Brand Silicone high visicosity spray in the yellow cans for years to keep marine engine compartments and other metal/rubber surfaces looking like new. Used to buy this in Wallmart or Meijers for 2-3 dollars for a approx 12/14 ounce spray can. No longer able to find it...

Any comments on using a 15W-40 HDEO like Delo 400 in a V-6/V-8 gas hydraulic lifter pushrod passenger car/truck engines. We use the Delo in our diesel pickup and most of our air cooled lawn equipment from 3 to 23 HP. Normal temperature range is 95 to 20 degrees F.

Any information on the oil temperature range for air cooled lawnmower engines at full load in 95 to 100 degree F outside air temperature. Thanks Wayne

Question related to statement in engine owners manual for air cooled Kawasaki Outdoor Power Equipment Engines suggesting that you should expect increased oil consumption when using 10W-30 oil instead of straight 30 wt oil. Any thoughts on why this would happen. Would using Mobil One 10W-30 oil...

I just purchased a 1973 Yamaha AT1 125cc 2 Cycle Dual Sport and would like to know what the recommended gear oil is for the gear case. Oil volumn is stamped 750 cc and for short term have filled with 20W-50 Exxon SL grade oil. I plan to clean/restore it over the winter. Any on line sites for old...

Help pick the best type oil and viscosity for my two air cooled vertical shaft OHV Kawasaki engines. Both engines use full pressure lubrication with an oil filter (AC Delco 1233 or Kawasaki 49065-2078). The first is a 6.5HP 179cc single on a 21 inch Toro commercial mower. The second is a 23HP...

I have a two HP twin cylinder air compressor (25 year old Sears) and a 3200psi/4GPM AR Pressure washer Pump that I need to get 20W (air compressor) and 30W (pressure washer pump) non-detergent oil. My useage on both units is less than 10 hours per year so suspect non-synthetic oil would be...

Group Any comments on Redmax brand 2 cycle oil. It is JASO FC rated with fuel stable included. Most of my 2 cycle equipment is Redmax. I currently use Mobil Racing 2T oil in all my outdoor power equipment(Redmax-edgers-trimmers-blowers, toro 21 inch mower with Suzuki engine). I am thinking the...

Am I the only one that prefered the Gold color of MX2T over the New Red Dyed Racing 2T? The red I am sure is an improvement to verify that oil has been mixed with fuel. My concern is from past experience using red dyed Stabil Brand product for winter storage was darkening(red tinting) of the...

Question to the group. What type of 2 cycle oil would be best for Simplicity 319 Snowblower with Tecumseh engine. Owners manual indicates to use NMMA oil at 50:1 or JASO? oil at 32:1. I was planning to use Mobil 1 MX2T at 40:1 as it has been working very well with my other air cooled OPE...