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Recently picked up an '84 John Deere 316 with an Onan B43G 16HP twin cylinder. Tractor is in superb shape.
I am going to go through the thing fluid wise. I plan to use Low Vis. HyGard in the trans.
I am looking for an oil recommendation. Besides lawn mowing in the summer, I am planning on blowing snow in the winter. Since it is not liquid cooled, I believe I would like a synthetic. For cold starts, probably a 0W-40.
From what I have read, this engine has flat tappets. So zinc? Rotella T6 0W-40 or Mobil 1 0W-40?
Thanks for you thoughts. I am still considering filter choices for this thing.
I am going to go through the thing fluid wise. I plan to use Low Vis. HyGard in the trans.
I am looking for an oil recommendation. Besides lawn mowing in the summer, I am planning on blowing snow in the winter. Since it is not liquid cooled, I believe I would like a synthetic. For cold starts, probably a 0W-40.
From what I have read, this engine has flat tappets. So zinc? Rotella T6 0W-40 or Mobil 1 0W-40?
Thanks for you thoughts. I am still considering filter choices for this thing.