Post your latest small engine oil change

[thunderfog]

Honda GCV 160 on a push mower (Tractor Supply's County Line series which I think is a rebranded MTD Yard Machine, but not sure)

Out: Pennzoil Platinum HM FS 10w-30
In: Same

Changed the air filter, too.

Like Baja said above, starts easily, and I use 91 octane Shell with a dash of STP fuel system cleaner. Going on it's 9th season.

 

[tnt31]

Craftsman YTS4000 with 24 HP Briggs V-Twin

Out: Mobil Delvac Extreme 15w-40 Syn and MC FL-910S
In: Same

Also changed Air Filter and Fuel Filter with Briggs replacements and spark plugs with Champion 71ECOs.

 

[jeepman3071]

1998 Exmark Metro 48" walk-behind - Kawasaki FC420V 14hp

Out: Rotella T4 15w40, Napa 21394
In: Valvoline PB 15w40, Fram XG4967

 

[jeepman3071]

2015 Exmark Quest 50" zero turn - 708cc "Exmark" engine

Out: Rotella T4 15w40, Exmark filter
In: Valvoline Euro 5w40, Fram PH4967 filter

Also changed Hydro oil and filter, had the factory stuff. In went Hydro-Gear filters and Valvoline 20w50 synthetic.

 

[blufeb95]

2015 Troy-Bilt TB200
Out: Mobil1 15W50
In: Mobil1 15W50

 

[FZ1]

Castrol 10w-30 for my Honda LM. Runs better than the M1 EP 10w-30. Castrol's a 10.5 vis vs. M1 EP at 10.2 vis. Maybe a better Ring seal on my 25 year old Honda.

 

[dkryan]

Honda HRX217 mower with GCV200 engine
Changing air filter, fuel filter, spark plug, and engine oil.
I had to remove and reseal the valve cover because of leakage. I adjusted the valves also.
Refueling with Shell V-power premium fuelView attachment 95432

Honda HRX217 mower with GCV200 engine
Changing air filter, fuel filter, spark plug, and engine oil.
I had to remove and reseal the valve cover because of leakage. I adjusted the valves also.
Refueling with Shell V-power premium fuelView attachment 95432

teh60

I have a Honda HRX217VKA that I bought new in 2012 that I’m still using without issue.

And I’m using the engine oil that you have in your picture.

What caught my attention is your comment that you changed the fuel filter.
Do the newer (mine is likely a 190cc) Honda engines have a fuel filter?

 

[teh60]

teh60

I have a Honda HRX217VKA that I bought new in 2012 that I’m still using without issue.

And I’m using the engine oil that you have in your picture.

What caught my attention is your comment that you changed the fuel filter.
Do the newer (mine is likely a 190cc) Honda engines have a fuel filter?

Yes they do. If you remove the fuel line at the gas tank fitting it will be inside the fitting or the hose. It's red and kind of looks like a small straw with screened openings on the sides. If you remove the gas cap and look inside with a light you will see part of it where the hose fitting is. If you've never changed it then it might have turned a pink color.

 

[BAJA_05]

John Deere Zero Turn 20HP Intek OHV V-Twin

Out -- black oil & no numbers on oil filter.

In -- Rotella T6 Multi Vehicle 5W30 & Auto Zone OEM filter

Fresh purchase, Techron Fuel System Cleaner in the Exxon 89 octane.

 

[lawrencerd]

Honda HRN216 -
Picked it up secondhand, so this is my first change

Out: Some oil
In: Rotella Gas Truck 5w-30

 

[BigShug681]

Toro Recycler with the Honda GCV160 this is the second season of owning it since I picked it up new from HD, did the first oil change at about 5 hours to get all the break in material out and run strictly ethanol free gasoline. Changed the spark plug and air filter along with the oil and while the plug was out I sprayed some amsoil power foam into the cylinder just to keep things nice and clean.

Out: Honda 10w30
In: Honda 10w30

 

[nickaluch]

She'll Dino 10w30 every spring Honda GVC 160 great little motor

 

[Snagglefoot]

Two lawnmowers, both with Honda GCV 160 engines. One got the last of the Motomaster 10w30 semi-synthetic diesel motor oil. The other one got Shell Rotella T5 10w30 semi-Synthetic diesel motor oil. Replaced one of the air filters with a Made in China air filter that I purchase in packs from Amazon. They are decent quality and cheap. Here are some shots.

 

[dlundblad]

Did a tuneup on my Lowe’s special push mower. I’m guessing it’s around 20 years old. 6-ish(?) horse Briggs.

The oil had been in there a while, but was always topped off. Ran it for 30-45 mins then changed it. Used M1 0w40. Replaced the spark plug and air filter too just because of their age. It still runs the same. Lol.

The county graded our road before they added more chip and seal last year. Between that and tractors going in and out of fields, the grass I mow by the road is pretty rough. I’m no longer using my riding mowers on it. Too risky.

 

[AandPDan]

2002 John Deere JS63C
Out: Rotella T3 10w-30
In: Rotella T3 10w-30

1971 Milwaukee Generator (Briggs 7hp)
Out: Rotella T3 10w-30
In: Rotella T5 5w-30

 

[Bighorn2500]

1996 John Deere LX188 17HP Kawasaki
Out: 5w40 Mobil Delvac 1
In: 10w30 Rural King/Providence Synblend HDEO
Left the filter on for another season, changed every other.

173cc Kohler/Husky pressure washer
Out: Dirty oil unknown
In: 10w30 Rural King/Providence Synblend HDEO

 

[busdriver]

Honda GCV 160 push mower...12 ounces Honda 10w-30

 

[wallyuwl]

2016 Ariens Path Pro single stage snowblower. 5w30 Quaker State Ultimate Durability out, same in. Old oil was in there two (maybe 3) seasons, and looked hardly used.

 

[Snagglefoot]

Honda GCV 160 push mower...12 ounces Honda 10w-30

Just a suggestion. When you check the oil on a GCV, you do not screw the cap on. You just swipe it clean then lower it into the hole until the cap makes contact. Do not screw it in. Pull it out and look. Twelve ounces is not enough for a GCV 160. This comes from the manual.

 

[Ride_Red]

Just a suggestion. When you check the oil on a GCV, you do not screw the cap on. You just swipe it clean then lower it into the hole until the cap makes contact. Do not screw it in. Pull it out and look. Twelve ounces is not enough for a GCV 160.

My GCV160 takes about 13-ish ounces, depending on how long I let the old oil drain out.