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2.6 oz. container of Echo synthetic 2 stroke oil to .8 gallons of gasoline and 1/4 oz of Sta-Bil red fuel stabilizer. Used in my 15+ year old Echo SRM260 trimmer and my 1970 Homelite XL101 62cc saw (same as a Super XL but a lighter, more compact chassis, very strong machine) with an 18" bar...

Are you using gas from the same can after cleaning the carb? You are either getting water in the carb or your fuel cap vent is plugged up. First, get rid of the gas in that can completely, then soak the fuel cap in some warm soapy water for 15 minutes then slosh it around for a minute or so...

There is certainly a difference between the two. For example, compare a Napa Gold oil filter vs the pro select. The gold is a wix filter that uses a higher quality bypass valve made of neoprene sealing media vs rubber in the pro select. The filter media has significantly more pleats and...

I had go really dig deep to find out which conventional oils use Pennsylvania base stocks. Pennzoil, Quaker state, Castrol GTX, Amolie, and Wolfs head. Most of the crude is refined in Ohio plants. Don't hold me to it, the information was gathered from various sources, some of which I considered...

Trusty 1989 Wheel Horse 212-H with a 12 HP Briggs I/C flathead....1860 hrs and still going strong save for some piston/wrist pin slap. Burns no oil and is used every summer to mow a 300x75 field and a 1 acre yard. Bullet proof and built like a tank with it's Eaton 750 rear end and a VERY hefty...

Hi, Your tractor has a Tuff-Torq model K46 hydrostatic transaxle. It is the lightest duty transmission in their lineup and is designed to mow grass and very light towing on fairly level terrain. They can handle a snow blower as they do push very hard in general. The unit is rated for 160 ft...

If you believe the engine has sludge, I recommend mixing 4 OZ. of Marvel Mystery Oil when you change your oil next. It is a very gentle cleaner and is petroleum based with the consistency of a 20w oil. The "secret" ingriedient is oil of wintergreen and mild distillates. It has been around for...

Originally Posted By: JTK Originally Posted By: KD0AXS I was looking at a few at a Sears Outlet. They had several Craftsman tractors and a McCulloch branded one, which looked identical except for the name. They all said Husqvarna on the plate under the seat. Yes, like said, the Husqvarna Group...

The T40 is a John Deere spec'd very light duty transmission. It is K46 "light" if you will.

Mobil One 0w40 certainly meets the 505 vw spec, as well as 502; Mobil 1 0W-40 meets or exceeds the requirements of: API SN/SM/SL/SJ ACEA A3/B3, A3/B4 Nissan GT-R Mobil 1 0W-40 has the following builders approval: MB-Approval 229.3 MB-Approval 229.5 BMW LONGLIFE OIL 01 VW 502 00 VW 505 00...

Your Audi requires an oil that meets the VW502 spec as well as ACEA A3/B4. Mobil One 0w40 meets both and then some. Rotella does not meet either. I have 150k on my A4 Quattro, every mile has been with Mobile One 0w40 with 10k change intervals except the first 30k which I used Amsoil AFL 5w40...

Marvel Mystery Oil in a popper can, it has great staying power as it doesnt seem to dry out. It is also a fantastic fuel stabilizer. I have a large collection of tractors and some have had the same fuel in them for 5 or more years. They start right up. I also mix it 50/50 with acetone for a...

Thanks JTK, That will simplify things even further. I have four customers with 3200 series Cubs and I have been using the Cub oil because one lost a pump at 400 hrs. It is a 2006 model and the dealer treated him very well even though it was way out of warranty. I believe they charged him about...

I use Mobile One 0w40 in all my engines as well as all customers machines. It is a fantastic oil that meets some very stringent certs, VW 502/504.1 (diesel)/505, BMW LL, ACEA A3/B4, ISAC GL-5, MB 229 among others. It is their best oil save ESP formula 5w30 which achieves the VW 507 cert. I use...

Ok, this may be a bit wordy, but hopefully you will see my point of view. I have been collecting/restoring/flipping tractors for 30 odd years. I have owned just about every product worth owning. I have purchased cheap 100 dollar MTD's to brush hog a field and they held up remarkably well...