How do I catch the oil from a K engine Cub without "drenching" the deck!

[timbo2]

Originally Posted by ol'George

The downside of sucking oil out is you don't drain any of the crud on the bottom of oil pan.
If you drain oil out hot, a lot of contamints flow out with the oil.
Flushing with Kerosine is even better.

True but you could draind last dirty bit into a dixie cup if you wanted, either way- much easier.

The M18 is the same way on my 1872. Like mentioned before, I ussualy just change oil in the spring and fall when the gear comes off. But changing the oil with the Haban 60" deck onboard stinks and that is a MONSTER to wrestle by yourself.

[samiam44]

Guess I hadn't given it much thought .. why change your oil?

I changed it once and it wasn't bad. I'll try a heavy dose of kerosine to rinse out the junk in the bottom and the old mik jug. You can use a shop vac connected to a 5 gallon paint thinner can and it makes a mean oil sucker. I have a pump one ..

Wouldn't worry a bit about a little residue from a good rinse. It's petrol based and it will evaporate/burn off with the heat from the engine running.

What brand of oil adds the best flavor to the brownies? Is kohler oil taste buttery?


Michael

[CADplans]

Originally Posted by samiam44

Guess I hadn't given it much thought .. why change your oil?

What brand of oil adds the best flavor to the brownies? Is kohler oil taste buttery?


Michael

I know Rotella has more calories!!
Actually, I prefer PB Blaster because it comes in a spray can.



If you use detergent oil, there is no crud in the pan.

[Cub Cadet 123]

Originally Posted by ol'George

The downside of sucking oil out is you don't drain any of the crud on the bottom of oil pan.
If you drain oil out hot, a lot of contamints flow out with the oil.
Flushing with Kerosine is even better.

I prefer to use Marvel Mystery Oil in the motor (in a small amount, so as not to thin the oil out too much) the time before I change the oil out. That cleans the internal parts and pulls the crud out without any bad side effects as far as residual leftover viscosity issues.

Cub Cadet 123

[samiam44]

I know MMO is utilized frequently in the gas... why in the oil? I though the detergent package in the oil would be good enough?

Do ppl use 30WT or 10W30 weight oil?

i was leaning toward the Diesel rated oils like Chevron Delo (10W30 or 15W40) as it's got a good ZDDP package for sliding wear. Right now I've got B &S engine oil in it as it comes in the 48 oz container!


Michael

[Cub Cadet 123]

The MMO is a better detergent/cleanser than the detergent oils-it works faster. However, do not thin your oil out too much with it or run it for prolonged periods of time. I put it in the time before I change the oil, then go put the cub into service for less than 1 hour and then change the oil while it is still in the warm stage. It cleans the inside of the engine like new.

Cub Cadet 123

[LarryW]

My rule of thought with oil is if its doesn't have a pressurized oil system with a filter to use non detergent. If it does have a filter to use detergent. My thinking is with the filter is you want contaminants in the oil to get to the filter. If it doesn't have a filter you want it to stay at the bottom where it will not ruin bearings, valve stems, cylinders or cams. Seems like running detergent oil in a non pressurized/ filtered system is asking for trouble.

[timbo2]

I'll put a shot or 2 of Seafoam (sounds similar to MMO) in the oil and run 10 or 20 minutes before a change, seems to flush it well.

never thought about non-detergent for my 1450 - food for thought.

[CHWNY]

Originally Posted by LarryW

My rule of thought with oil is if its doesn't have a pressurized oil system with a filter to use non detergent. If it does have a filter to use detergent. My thinking is with the filter is you want contaminants in the oil to get to the filter. If it doesn't have a filter you want it to stay at the bottom where it will not ruin bearings, valve stems, cylinders or cams. Seems like running detergent oil in a non pressurized/ filtered system is asking for trouble.

ANY splash lube system must use NON-Detergent oil!! The detergent in oil causes foaming. Foam contains air. Air does NOT lubricate!!!! Most engine mfg. recommend straight weight oil.

pressure lube systems should use non detergent. could be multi-viscosity

Pressure lube systems w/filter can use any oil of the proper viscosity for the application

AS WITH ANY SERVICE YOU SHOULD FALLOW MFG. RECOMMENDATIONS!

[CADplans]

I use detergent oil.

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