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    Skippydiesel reacted to hlw49's post in the thread Input needed on replacing engine on 2006 Ferris IS 600Z with Like Like.
    If you replace it with a different manufactures engine you have to replace the muffler as well. FX and FT are Kawasaki's commercial...
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    Skippydiesel replied to the thread Kawasaki 15 w 50.
    Just trying to think through this statement; Ambient is air temperature An aircooled engine may be slightly impacted by direct sunlight...
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    Skippydiesel reacted to MParr's post in the thread Kawasaki 15 w 50 with Like Like.
    True. Cars these days are running lower viscosity oil to achieve federally mandatory fuel mileage requirements. Also, air cooled...
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    Skippydiesel replied to the thread Kawasaki 15 w 50.
    Some small engine Oil Recommendation Charts; B&S Kawasaki Honda
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    Skippydiesel replied to the thread Oil Capacity ?.
    You jest. Oil foaming is usually associated with the incorrect oil in a hydraulic system, not with engine crankcase oil. Further - Just...
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    Skippydiesel reacted to hlw49's post in the thread Oil Capacity ? with Like Like.
    Years ago Kohler stated that straight 30W would develop air bubbles that would not support the lifters causing them to rattle.
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    Skippydiesel replied to the thread Oil Capacity ?.
    Some small engine Oil Recommendation Charts; B&SKawaski Honda
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    Skippydiesel replied to the thread Kawasaki 15 w 50.
    No offence mate but this is BS - most oils can operate without a problem to 139 C. ALL oils should reach at least 100 C once, in an...
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    Skippydiesel replied to the thread Oil Capacity ?.
    StarTech "One reason for multi grades is that they are detergent oil where most straight 30 are non detergent." These days, you would...
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    Skippydiesel replied to the thread Oil Capacity ?.
    Interesting - Why? A statement like yours should be qualified ie reasons given. :devilish:
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    Skippydiesel replied to the thread Oil Capacity ?.
    True my friend - Everyone has moved to the far more expensive synthetic oils - Why? If a straight 30 did the job effectively for 70...
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    Skippydiesel replied to the thread Oil Capacity ?.
    No science, just history from me - Single 30 grade/weight oil was the universally recommended oil for small motors for all but the last...
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    Skippydiesel reacted to sgkent's post in the thread Donaldson air filter on Kawasaki FR730V with Like Like.
    Pull the plugs out and see what the color is, or use an air to fuel meter to detect what the burn is at. Air Cooled engines typically...
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    Skippydiesel reacted to hlw49's post in the thread Oil Capacity ? with Like Like.
    I use the Kawasaki 10W-40 Oil in my CV20 Kohler. No problems. It looks like some of the engine manufactures are going to a higher multi...
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    Skippydiesel reacted to beretta22's post in the thread Oil Capacity ? with Like Like.
    “ The "W" in 10W-30 stands for "Winter," indicating the oil's viscosity rating in cold temperatures. “
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