Post your latest small engine oil change
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1997 Honda Harmony II HRS-216PDA
Out: Briggs & Stratton 30
In: 14 oz ST 10W-30 Lawn Mower Oil + 3 oz Rislone
Replaced the spark plug last week (NGK BPR6ES)
I used Rislone previously to help with fuel dilution but forgot to add it the last two OCs. This time the old oil appeared to be fuel diluted so I will resume use of Rislone. I hope to keep this mower running for at least another decade!
Out: Briggs & Stratton 30
In: 14 oz ST 10W-30 Lawn Mower Oil + 3 oz Rislone
Replaced the spark plug last week (NGK BPR6ES)
I used Rislone previously to help with fuel dilution but forgot to add it the last two OCs. This time the old oil appeared to be fuel diluted so I will resume use of Rislone. I hope to keep this mower running for at least another decade!
Weed Eater 17inch Tiller. 5hp B&S engine.
Sitting for 9 years.
Out: Bad gas, unknown oil.
In: New gas, Quaker State 10w30 4x4/SUV. Didnt need the Rotella but its still making a cameo.
Runs like new. Need to fix the other tire, its flat. Then it will help with some home landscape projects the next 12 months.
Sitting for 9 years.
Out: Bad gas, unknown oil.
In: New gas, Quaker State 10w30 4x4/SUV. Didnt need the Rotella but its still making a cameo.
Runs like new. Need to fix the other tire, its flat. Then it will help with some home landscape projects the next 12 months.
Changed my FIL’s 190cc craftsman push mower the other day. From the looks of the grayish blackish watery oil that came out it was the OEM oil. Replaced it with some vintage Valvoline white bottle in SAE 30. This mower is a spare mower used occasionally on steep banks. We replaced it with a Honda RWD mower for Father’s Day 3 years ago. He still drags this out from underneath a tarp where it sits all winter, and starts first pull. Defying logic and any sort of maintenance regime 
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2012 Huskee 22-ton log splitter - 6.75 Briggs
Out: Valvoline Euro 5w40
In: Supertech 15w40
Out: Valvoline Euro 5w40
In: Supertech 15w40
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I disagree. The 30 weights always burn some in ope. The 40 weight will go the whole interval without having to add anything
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I've used 5w30 in our 17.5 hp tractor Craftsman,uses no oil.
You are doing it right. Keeping your eye on the oil
Try Mobil 1 0w30. That stuff is great for cold weather starts and protection.
Old Ex-Cell 7000W generator, Briggs 14hp.
Out- I think it was Rotella T6 5W-40. It gets started every couple months and run for about 15 minutes and also before every "forecasted" storm. Fortunately have not had to use it for the house in a while. Also had some fuel dilution. Noticed level was high on dipstick but thought maybe I over filled some. Definite fuel smell to it.
In- Mobil1 15W-50 based on the other threads of use in hot conditions. Replaced with new Briggs filter.
Toro Power Max Snow Blower - Tecumseh Snow King
Out - Probably M1 or PP 5W-20
In- Shell Rotella Gas & Truck FS 5W-30
John Deere LTR166 Mower- Briggs 18hp
Out - Probably M1 or PP 5W-20
In - 1qt Havoline Dino 5W-30, 8 oz Rotella Gas & Truck, new Briggs filter.
Why the Havoline Conventional? Using up old stock. Still have 1 more qt from when I used it in kids old leaking CRV before I changed the crank seal. That car is gone for 3 years already.
How often should generator be changed when it is barely used? With the fuel dilution I'd say probably more than what it was. That was maybe 2 years ago.
Out- I think it was Rotella T6 5W-40. It gets started every couple months and run for about 15 minutes and also before every "forecasted" storm. Fortunately have not had to use it for the house in a while. Also had some fuel dilution. Noticed level was high on dipstick but thought maybe I over filled some. Definite fuel smell to it.
In- Mobil1 15W-50 based on the other threads of use in hot conditions. Replaced with new Briggs filter.
Toro Power Max Snow Blower - Tecumseh Snow King
Out - Probably M1 or PP 5W-20
In- Shell Rotella Gas & Truck FS 5W-30
John Deere LTR166 Mower- Briggs 18hp
Out - Probably M1 or PP 5W-20
In - 1qt Havoline Dino 5W-30, 8 oz Rotella Gas & Truck, new Briggs filter.
Why the Havoline Conventional? Using up old stock. Still have 1 more qt from when I used it in kids old leaking CRV before I changed the crank seal. That car is gone for 3 years already.
How often should generator be changed when it is barely used? With the fuel dilution I'd say probably more than what it was. That was maybe 2 years ago.
2011 JD X320 13 seasons, 84 hours.
Out Castrol motorcycle 20W50 and XG3600.
In same oil and XG8A filter.
Now it takes 3L instead of 2.2 with the stock JD filter.
I stuck a mouse glue trap to the inside of the hood so the filter won’t rub.
4WD
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Cub Cadet LT42 with Kohler 5400 Series
Out: Mobil 1 10W30 from 5 hour change
In: PP Euro 0W40 at 14 hours
Fram XG3614 remains from 5 hour change
Out: Mobil 1 10W30 from 5 hour change
In: PP Euro 0W40 at 14 hours
Fram XG3614 remains from 5 hour change
Duromax XP5500 generator
Duromax 224cc engine
Drained whatever came with it
Put in 3/4 quart Castrol Actevo 20W50 motorcycle oil
Duromax 224cc engine
Drained whatever came with it
Put in 3/4 quart Castrol Actevo 20W50 motorcycle oil
Kohler 7000 Series Pro 26HP on Toro Titan Max. Pennzoil Platinum 10W-30 with Kohler Pro (yellow).
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