In a previous post, I mentioned how I was able to get an older (90s i think) 4hp Snapper push mower going. Runs like a dream now.
Up in VT and cutting the "lawn" which ranges from a few inches, to mid-shin.... The mower fights through but it's struggling at times. I haven t stalled it out yet, however, so I'm helping it along.
Drinking up oil like there's no tomorrow, and I'm nearly out of the SAE30 qt I found in the basement
2 questions:
* Would putting the mower through this "torture" cause increased oil consumption?
* Should I stick with the SAE30 or would Rotella be a better choice? If so, which?
Maybe I've exaggerated a bit. I am putting the mower through its paces but I'm going slowly where necessary and, like I said, I haven't bogged it down. But to call this a lawn...? About 30 years ago, we used it for hay so it's tough stuff and gets cut maybe 3 times a year
Oh... And the oil I am using? Parts Plus API SG... how old it this stuff?
I have pic of the bottle but can't figure out how to post
Up in VT and cutting the "lawn" which ranges from a few inches, to mid-shin.... The mower fights through but it's struggling at times. I haven t stalled it out yet, however, so I'm helping it along.
Drinking up oil like there's no tomorrow, and I'm nearly out of the SAE30 qt I found in the basement
2 questions:
* Would putting the mower through this "torture" cause increased oil consumption?
* Should I stick with the SAE30 or would Rotella be a better choice? If so, which?
Maybe I've exaggerated a bit. I am putting the mower through its paces but I'm going slowly where necessary and, like I said, I haven't bogged it down. But to call this a lawn...? About 30 years ago, we used it for hay so it's tough stuff and gets cut maybe 3 times a year
Oh... And the oil I am using? Parts Plus API SG... how old it this stuff?
I have pic of the bottle but can't figure out how to post