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I've seen in last few years on cheapo mowers where you get maybe 1 or 2 years out of it (before plastic $100 carb plugs up with dust) in 139cc range now come with instructions to never drain oil and just keep adding to it... disaster just waiting to happen, but sold as convenience to users on...

NEW Genuine HONDA Thermowax (Auto Choke) GCV160LA HRR216 HRX217 16620-Z8D-842 $16.10/ea - free ship. Search fleabay. Normally the pin is in the 'in' position when cold. To check it - place in hot water or use pliers and lighter to see if it extends out.

Yep... just lightening up focus on synthetics and whatnot's. Good bake-test on any oils/blends (when dealing w/ air cooled small engines) would be to heat it up 180 degrees for 1 hour and see if dark carbon quickly builds up. .

Most grocery store Olive Oils are synthetic - just saying.

I'm sure it' relabeled stuff. It's formulated mostly for severe applications like snowblowers and stuff. I've been using since 2017 with zero issues. I never have to add oil during mow season since break-in. Good enough for me. Main point would be use what oil is available in your budget and...

I'm sure it' relabeled stuff. It's formulated mostly for severe applications like snowblowers and stuff. I've been using since 2017 with zero issues. I never have to add oil during mow season since break-in. Good enough for me. Main point would be use what oil is available in your budget and...

Why was zinc removed from motor oil? It also provides corrosion and oxidation protection. However, because the zinc and phosphorus found in ZDDP can negatively affect catalytic converters, it has been phased out of motor oil formulations in recent years. Article dated Aug 25, 2017. In old days...

I'm sure it' relabeled stuff. It's formulated mostly for severe applications like snowblowers and stuff. I've been using since 2017 with zero issues. I never have to add oil during mow season since break-in. Good enough for me. Says Pinnacle Oil Holdings, LLC www.pinnacleoil.com on bottle.

Spot on!

Just my 2 cents: I've had good luck with Briggs & Stratton brand 32 oz 5W30 100% Synthetic Engine Oil. I added after 4hr break-in with our 'then new' walk behind 2017 Honda mower. Even after full season of mowing (~20hrs runtime) my oil still looks clean when changing it out today. Always use...