i bought some mobil 1 ep5w30 and a pure one filter......thoughts on the oil?
23-hp John Deere V-Twin engine and oil
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The oil should do fine. I chose Rotella 5-30 for the cost.
thanks, just wanted some good opinions.....this is my first experience w/ a john deere and input is greatly appreciated
Smart, not buying the Deere oil filter! (FRAM)
ya, i came across RP 5W30.........hummmmm......mobil 1 or RP???
FWIW, my John Deere has a 19hp Kawasaki V-Twin. I use Mobil1 10w30EP and a Wix 51396. I have very little consumption (3-4 oz) during 75 hr OCI's.
went w/ the RP......engine is quieter, smoother.......im impressed
crimsontide, I'm sure that'll be fine ... but I'd have saved my money and gone with conventional oil from the start. It's best to give a new mower frequent oil changes. during its forst 20 hours.
Save the $$$ synthetic oil for when you have really broken in that motor and can go a dozen or more hours on an oil change.
Save the $$$ synthetic oil for when you have really broken in that motor and can go a dozen or more hours on an oil change.
I have a 17HP V-Twin Kaw. in my JD and I used Valvoline 10W-30 initially and mostly Mobil 1 5W-30 after that. 0 consumption in a 12 month period. I change it once a year which always ends up being far less than the 100hr recommended changes. I have always used a Wix filter. I'm not using Mobil 1 in my cars anymore and will probably use Castrol Syntec 0W-30 from now on (until my supply runs out).
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