John Deere EZtrak Z225

[yodash89]

Hello

I have a John Deer EZ225 mower with the Brigg’s 18.5 horse engine. I’m currently running John Deere 10w-30, and was wondering what kind of oil you like for this engine, as I would like to switch it out?

Thanks in advance for your suggestions,
Yodash89

 

[JTK]

Nice mower! The JD engine oil is designed for small air cooled OPE which is great. As an alternative, any heavy-duty engine oil such as Shell Rotella, Mobil Delvac, Chevron Delo, Amsoil, etc in a 30wt or 40wt range would be great in your 18.5hp. I'd go with a 15w40 or 5w40 just to keep it simple (and easily avail).

Joel

 

[Pete591]

My briggs 20HP V-twin does extremely well on Royal Purple 10W-30 SL or GC 0W-30.

Just don't use an SM rated oil.

Briggs says not to extend even with synthetic oil. I have sent in a few samples and after 25 hrs found good synthetic's to shear down one full grade. I have to agree with them. 25 hrs and out.

0w-30 GC from Autozone is perfect...a heavy 30wt or light 40wt.

 

[yodash89]

I was thinking of running Rotella T-6? I can’t find German Castrol in my neck of the woods, and trust me I have looked! I think it need upgraded to HD oil. Also what kind of filter do you guys like on this engine; currently it’s just running a JD filter.

Thanks,
Yodash89

 

[boraticus]

Any quality HDEO 15W40 will do well.

 

[WagonBoss]

My vote is Rotella T5 10w-30 and a wix/napa 1348.

 

[zeke1958]

Amsoil ASE or Mobil 1 HM 10w-30.

 

[Pete591]

ASE turned to a 20 WT in 25 hrs...

 

[JimPghPA]

If you go to 30 Rotella stay with single grade, not the 10W-30 unless you plan to use it in the winter. Rotella 10W-30 is the only Rotella that does not have JASO-MA rating. I would think twice about using it in an air cooled engine in the summer.