Post your latest small engine oil change
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Briggs 205cc OHV 5.5hp powering log splitter
Out: pyb. HD30 59hrs
In amsoil aircooled 30/ 10w30
Plan on 100hr oci w/ amsoil
Craftsman hi-wheel trimmer tecumseh 4.5hp
Out: factory fill grampa never changed ( 8years )
In: formula shell 5w20
Plan a 5-10hr oci to flush and clean up crankcase
Kohler k181 1967 model
Out: unknown
In: qsud 0w20 since it is my winter wood hauler and kohler requires 5w20
Ken
Out: pyb. HD30 59hrs
In amsoil aircooled 30/ 10w30
Plan on 100hr oci w/ amsoil
Craftsman hi-wheel trimmer tecumseh 4.5hp
Out: factory fill grampa never changed ( 8years )
In: formula shell 5w20
Plan a 5-10hr oci to flush and clean up crankcase
Kohler k181 1967 model
Out: unknown
In: qsud 0w20 since it is my winter wood hauler and kohler requires 5w20
Ken
2001 Onan 4000 series 4KY RV Generator, 110 hours
Unknown dealer oil drained
Fill with 1.5 qt Valvoline VR1 Racing Oil, SAE 30
This was the only straight 30 I could find locally meeting / exceeding Onan's requirement for API SM/SL/CD
There is no oil filter and AFAIK this engine relies on splash lube from the sump
Unknown dealer oil drained
Fill with 1.5 qt Valvoline VR1 Racing Oil, SAE 30
This was the only straight 30 I could find locally meeting / exceeding Onan's requirement for API SM/SL/CD
There is no oil filter and AFAIK this engine relies on splash lube from the sump
2008 Toro 22" Walk behind mower - 190cc Briggs and Stratton
Out: Rotella T6 5w40
In: Rotella T6 5w40
Out: Rotella T6 5w40
In: Rotella T6 5w40
HF Predator 5500 watt 420cc engine.
Out: QS Defy 10w-30
In: GC 0w-30
Out: QS Defy 10w-30
In: GC 0w-30
Poulan snow blower with 10.5 Tecumseh . Filled it with 0W30 GC .
MTD Snow Blower with Tecumseh 5hp
Out: Unknown, and barely showed up on the stick.
In: MaxLife 5w-30
I got the snow blower for free because it didn't run. Oil was like tar and very low, carb was all gummed up, and the spark plug was worn to nothing.
Cleaned the carb, and topped off the oil with some conventional and a splash of sea foam. Drained and refilled the gas tank and bowl. Pulled the cord and it fired right up. Sprayed some Amsoil Powerfoam in the carb, and let it run for a half hour or so. I then drained the oil, which was black as ink, refilled with some 5w-30 MaxLife, installed a new plug, and it runs like a dream.
Out: Unknown, and barely showed up on the stick.
In: MaxLife 5w-30
I got the snow blower for free because it didn't run. Oil was like tar and very low, carb was all gummed up, and the spark plug was worn to nothing.
Cleaned the carb, and topped off the oil with some conventional and a splash of sea foam. Drained and refilled the gas tank and bowl. Pulled the cord and it fired right up. Sprayed some Amsoil Powerfoam in the carb, and let it run for a half hour or so. I then drained the oil, which was black as ink, refilled with some 5w-30 MaxLife, installed a new plug, and it runs like a dream.
Briggs intek206 5.5hp powered logsplitter.
out: pyb sae30
In: qsad 5w20
Plus platnium plug
Needs new hydro fluid and filter
1955 kohler 4hp 4cylinder flathead watercooled 3kw 110ac light unit
I need to flush cooling system, adjust vavles, full tune-up and a oil change. The current fill unknown. My buddy has same motor running dc current gen head, his runs 20psi hot or cold with 12qts of carquest 10w30. I will be using steadily over the winter so i am looking into light wieght 20 oil.
2004 weedeater 22" mower
3.75hp b&s spirit
Out: unknown
In: amsoil 4-stroke sae30/ 10w30
This little machine wont die. Run 50hr oci's or longer. Never uses oil.
Ken
out: pyb sae30
In: qsad 5w20
Plus platnium plug
Needs new hydro fluid and filter
1955 kohler 4hp 4cylinder flathead watercooled 3kw 110ac light unit
I need to flush cooling system, adjust vavles, full tune-up and a oil change. The current fill unknown. My buddy has same motor running dc current gen head, his runs 20psi hot or cold with 12qts of carquest 10w30. I will be using steadily over the winter so i am looking into light wieght 20 oil.
2004 weedeater 22" mower
3.75hp b&s spirit
Out: unknown
In: amsoil 4-stroke sae30/ 10w30
This little machine wont die. Run 50hr oci's or longer. Never uses oil.
Ken
1991 Craftsman Chipper/Shredder with 5hp Briggs and Stratton
Out: Valvoline 30 weight
In: Rotella T6 5w40
This chipper had the stupidest oil drain setup ever. There was no convenient way to drain the oil without getting it all over the machine. The plug was located in a bad spot, and the wheels are very difficult to remove. I bought some 1/4" pipe and made an oil drain pipe so changing the oil is much easier.
The Chipper:
The oil drain mod:
Out: Valvoline 30 weight
In: Rotella T6 5w40
This chipper had the stupidest oil drain setup ever. There was no convenient way to drain the oil without getting it all over the machine. The plug was located in a bad spot, and the wheels are very difficult to remove. I bought some 1/4" pipe and made an oil drain pipe so changing the oil is much easier.
The Chipper:
The oil drain mod:
98 Murray with 4.5 Briggs
Out: Something grey and nasty
In: Rotella 10w30 same as the other mower.. shouldn't have to change either for 2 years.
Out: Something grey and nasty
In: Rotella 10w30 same as the other mower.. shouldn't have to change either for 2 years.
Chicago 5500w generator with a 13hp LiFan...
Out: Last year's QS Advanced Durability 10w30
In: Pennzoil Platinum 5w30, what I am "standardizing" in all my OPE.
Why such a great oil? Got a lawn tractor with a 22hp Briggs V-twin which I hear likes to run hot. Rather than different oils for each, easier to pony up the $29 at Wal-Mart for 5qt and run it in everything.
Out: Last year's QS Advanced Durability 10w30
In: Pennzoil Platinum 5w30, what I am "standardizing" in all my OPE.
Why such a great oil? Got a lawn tractor with a 22hp Briggs V-twin which I hear likes to run hot. Rather than different oils for each, easier to pony up the $29 at Wal-Mart for 5qt and run it in everything.
1996 MTD Log Splitter - 5hp Briggs and Stratton
Out: Pennzoil YB 5w30
In: Rotella T5 10w30
Out: Pennzoil YB 5w30
In: Rotella T5 10w30
Craftsman Eager-1 lawnmower- 4.25 hp Tecumseh
Out: ST HD30
In: ST HD30
Out: ST HD30
In: ST HD30
Neighbor's Ariens 522 Snowblower - 5hp Tecumseh Snow King
Out: Factory fill
In: Rotella T5 10w30
Currently have carb soaking in cleaner. She left untreated gas in it since last winter. Stupid Ethanol.
Out: Factory fill
In: Rotella T5 10w30
Currently have carb soaking in cleaner. She left untreated gas in it since last winter. Stupid Ethanol.
Onan emurald1 genny.
out : unknown
in : nextgen 5w-20 and fl-400s filter
h10 plugs, they are hotter then the h8's
Waiting on bi-fuel set-up.
Will be putting a few hours on it tomorrow.
ken
out : unknown
in : nextgen 5w-20 and fl-400s filter
h10 plugs, they are hotter then the h8's
Waiting on bi-fuel set-up.
Will be putting a few hours on it tomorrow.
ken
