Engine Oil Change

[gtduck]

I purchased a new Big Dog Alpha about a month ago, but since it's turning colder, have only used it a few times. I know I'm supposed to change my oil after 8 hours, however, it's highly unlikely that I'll hit that point before it turns cold enough that grass cutting is no longer necessary (I only have 2.8 hours on it currently). Should I change my oil at the end of the season proactively? Or just wait till early next summer when I hit 8 hours? If I do change it now, should I change it again when I hit 8-10 hours?

thanks,
scott

 

[kraky]

I wouldn't bat an eye at waiting.

 

[gtduck]

Sounds great. Thanks. I happen to feel the same way; I was just looking for someone to agree with me so I didn't think I was crazy.

 

[Ric]

Sounds great. Thanks. I happen to feel the same way; I was just looking for someone to agree with me so I didn't think I was crazy.

If your storing the mower for the winter I'd change it as you say proactively, the oil and filter or at least before you start mowing next season. you have 2.8 now and you'll probably will have more time before the end of the season so yes I'd definitely change the oil.

 

[7394]

Agree, oil is cheap engines are not.

Oil doesn't go bad, it's the additives that break down over time. I always do my last oil changes right before I put em into hibernation.

Plus I always dose my 100% gas with Seafoam* to make sure it stays fresh thru winter, & keep tanks full.

 

[bertsmobile1]

The customers who change their oil every season always seem to get the best service life out og their engines.
At the end of the season, the very fine particulates have not sludged out.
Over the winter they will tend to do this.
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So te absolute bset time to chge your oil is at the end of the season so you have nothing else then nice clean oil in your sump over winter.