Cold end? I ain't camping in the snow
- I may run the genset a few times this fall as I get it winterized, but not much more until spring.
Post your latest small engine oil change
- Thread starter greenaccord02
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- I may run the genset a few times this fall as I get it winterized, but not much more until spring.
OK didn't know.Cold end? I ain't camping in the snow
Location: NORTHERN ALBERTA
Gen: 4000 watt with a small starter and small battery
Oil winter rating 10W. It probably would do OK, maybe crank a little slow.
On the other hand, NOW I know you camp in Alberta winter in BC. Gen won't be started in the frigid outback. Should be perfect.
4WD
$50 site donor 2025
Blackmax pusher with B&S EXi625
(Easy to start) …
Out: FF at 3 hours - already getting dark
In: Mobil 1 EP 10w30
(Easy to start) …
Out: FF at 3 hours - already getting dark
In: Mobil 1 EP 10w30
2012 Snapper LT24460 lawn tractor
Total hours: 331
OCI: 22 months, 45 running hours
Out: Quaker State 10w30 synthetic, Baldwin BT223 filter
In: Quaker State 10w30 synthetic, Fram PH3614 filter
Installed new Stens air filter and lubed the mower spindles. Then while lubing the chassis, etc. I found a worn right front wheel spindle and a badly worn wheel hub. Found some good prices on Amazon to replace both. This will be my last OC on this tractor before moving to PA in November. It has served me well for 13 years. Tractor will convey with the house sale.
Total hours: 331
OCI: 22 months, 45 running hours
Out: Quaker State 10w30 synthetic, Baldwin BT223 filter
In: Quaker State 10w30 synthetic, Fram PH3614 filter
Installed new Stens air filter and lubed the mower spindles. Then while lubing the chassis, etc. I found a worn right front wheel spindle and a badly worn wheel hub. Found some good prices on Amazon to replace both. This will be my last OC on this tractor before moving to PA in November. It has served me well for 13 years. Tractor will convey with the house sale.
Wife's Gravely with Kawasaki FX got it yesterday. Out Kawi I forget what grade oil and Kawi filter. In Kawi 20w-50 with another factory filter. Air filter replaced with a Kawasaki repackaged Donaldson piece. Spark plugs are Autolite Powersports platinum so they were left alone. I really like the way it runs with these. The mower itself got a pair of Ecco 2" square led work lights added low upfront to fill in the shadows from the factory lights.
John Deere LT155 Microgard MGL51348 and Valvoline FS HM 10W30
SnoTek snow blower Valvoline FS HM 5W30
SnoTek snow blower Valvoline FS HM 5W30
No, after 22 years on the Outer Banks I am wimping out and moving to a Pennsylvania community where all outside services are included. At least I'll still have an oversized garage for DIY work on the vehicles, but there will be no OPE.Trading the mower for a snowblower.
We have them in Florida too, and you don't have the extreme cold to deal with.
I am quite sure that I am done with the mowing this year so my Honda HRN 216 got the oil changed and air filter checked before being put away for the winter. Added a splash of Stabil to the fuel, and then ran the carb dry. Mental note to look at the rear wheels in the spring. This is the only oil other than the factory fill it has ever seen.
2 years ago on all my small engines
Supertec5W30W 20,000 mile oil
The Cub got it's yearly oil change yesterday and put up for the winter. Averages about 20 hours per year.
The Cub got it's yearly oil change yesterday and put up for the winter. Averages about 20 hours per year.
Remember those FPS Filters well
2003 Craftsman (MTD) Yard Vac w/ Briggs Quantum
Out: 5W-40 Delo CJ-4
In: Mobil 1 15W-50
In this household we have a saying "just rub some 15W-50 on it"Forgot you have a huge stash of great oil
