Change filter only?

[Slick 55]

I have a JD LT160 with a 16hp Kohler Command. I nearing the end of season #2 running Amsoil ASE (typically run about 35-40 hours per year). Last fall when I drained the oil it was still very clean. I'm tempted this year to just change the filter and top off the oil. If I ran more hours I would not hesistate run ASE at least 150 hours. Any thoughts?

 

[hate2work]

Well, if that was a car you would have the equivalent of about 1200 - 2400 miles on the oil, depending on your speed. I'm betting it would be fine to try your suggestion.

Why don't you send in a sample for a used oil analysis? That would pretty much tell you, wouldn't it?

 

[Steelhead]

if you're in the dry SW, probably can get away with it

in wet humid climates, like storing sulfuric and nitric acid into an aluminum container

why risk it.

go to a lower priced high quality oil such as Delo 400 and change yearly at end of season.

nothing like changing the grounds in a coffee pot. my dad is so cheap from the Depression he just keeps using the same coffee grounds for a whole week, adds more on top. worse than StarMucks.

 

[dwendt44]

IF you are using a auto filter, why change the filter?
The filter has plenty of capacity.
In the good old days, people would change the oil, but used the filter for a second oil change.
(every other oil change).

 

[Steve S]

You are spending the big bucks on syn oil for a specific reason,what is it?