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+1 on Amsoil, especially for cold weather stuff.

Well, I tried to dress it up as best I could for an online forum. Because saying things like "Halfwit sixth grade dropouts with a drawer in their toolbox dedicated to various low-end narcotics" would have been a little impolite, and probably too spot on for most people's tastes. But hey, I never...

I hit a lot of them when looking for a used pickup some years ago. Many of these clowns are sitting in places like China, Romania, etc. I don't even get angry anymore. I look at it as an opportunity to create comedy by driving a criminal clear up the wall and back. Like when they ask for the...

You could try one of these. I use one in a 10 year old Echo trimmer and stopped having to take a break after starting it. I don't use it much anymore so I can't tell ya how long it will last, but I do know swapping it in during a tune-up produced a marked improvement where it runs better than it...

I have to say, I'm in awe that this is a 6 page thread. To recap, I noticed a problem, and replaced a single (well, 2) part that solved the problem. That problem has not returned, and with my my maintenance habits likely never will. What the hell are we talkin' about here? lol. I'm reading...

Hmm, If you seriously think I'm going to take plugs out of my machine for a photo op it's gonna be a long wait, lol. Like next season. Because at this point I'm still not having any problems. All I've done since the plug swap is drain the cat-piss Briggs tries to pass off as oil and put in...

Well let me ask you a question. What happens when you adjust the air/fuel mixture limiting the fuel going into the cylinder to accommodate a colder plug? I'll answer to save time. You decrease horsepower. You know how everyone says the 27hp Briggs engine really isn't 27? Well it sure isn't if...

I didn't get that information from Scotty. I searched for a video on the subject because I was tired of responding. The Champion thing is fairly common knowledge, as is the difference between standard, platinum, and iridium plugs. I can't even believe I'm engaged in this nonsense to tell you the...

Here, this is what you're probably talking about... All they're saying here is they're not going to give you a new engine if your new Fram filter had a mouse living in it and it kills the engine due to stopping the flow of oil. The same goes for pretty much any manufacturer. Why would Briggs...

Can you show me where it says that in the warranty and/or Operator's manual?

Ok, enough with this silliness. I watch this guy every so often because he's a bit of a character and I enjoy his videos. He has a great video that covers this topic fairly well, and it's done with pure facts. If you really want to understand why one would upgrade plugs instead of starving the...

So I have yet to encounter a shop in my area that I would do business with. I guess it's the way I came up with respect to working on cars. I was taught by folks that one might call extremists from a very early age. I was putting cars on lifts at 8 years old, lol, which now that I think about it...

I prefer Amsoil products whenever possible. So being that I need to pick up some oil for the trans, I sent an email off to Hydro-Gear asking about any support or warranty implications if I use this. https://www.amsoil.com/p/20w-50-synthetic-hydrostatic-transmission-fluid-ahf/ When I get a...

Hmm, where should I start. I showed up here looking for information on how to globally disable safety switches on a Cub Cadet so I can verify that's the problem before wasting my time tracking down the specific issue. THAT was my first post. My post with respect to Champion plugs was a...

So I had a bit of difficulty removing the factory installed Briggs oil filter the other day. I had to break out a strap wrench to get it off. Given the heat these engines generate even if you put it on hand-tight like you're supposed to you still may have difficulty removing the filter and need...

Yeah because who am I to question a guy that never actually uses the equipment he works on, right? Never said I knew it all. I posted an "FYI" thread. You're the one that showed up defending a notoriously inferior product with years of experience "fixing" and never actually using equipment...

You're kidding now, right? I assure you, you "calling me out" was never a second thought. You couldn't possibly matter less to me without pharmaceuticals. It's called stating the obvious. Most people got it the first time they read it, but with you I seem to have hit a nerve, lol. Folks can...

I was just kidding. I have a family member with 40 years in the business as well. He gives me crap about my fanatical maintenance habits too. I've been that way since I let someone change my oil one afternoon, had a street race that night, won, but threw a rod in the process. Oh the sound gives...

The Champions are in the NGK boxes and sitting in my tool box because I already planned to compare them should the problem return. I also said under 5 hours because I was too lazy to go check the meter. It was more like 2.5-3 at the time of the swap. I have the exact number in a log out in the...

^^^^ That right there is why I will NEVER bring a piece of equipment into a shop.

Hmm, no, we'll know. Obviously I didn't have the new plugs on hand when I pulled the existing ones to check them. Gaps were both .03 and with less than 5 hours they were already covered in carbon. They ran the same way when they went back in, as Champions typically do, with both connections...

I just bought this thing (less than 5 hours) and noticed a rough idle to the point where there was a knocking noise from something shaking underneath. So I swapped in some NKG Iridiums (BKR5EIX). Now it purrs like a kitten. Champion plugs are great......... for throwing at windows and that's...

Thank you! Nah it's loaded, and I verified it with a little starting fluid. Nothing. The plug is sparking as well. That thing was behaving like a Keystone cop for a year before it died. One silly issue after another. I ended up replacing it with a commercial ZT this year and it was like going...

Is there an easy way maybe at the main harness to disable all safety switches for testing purposes? My LTX-1040 was running one day, started bucking like it was an electrical issue, and just died. No engine noise or anything. Just sudden death. So I'm about 99% sure the issue is electrical. I...

Honestly? I have an Echo SRM-225 and have never liked the thing. I know the pros swear by the brand, but I bought a Makita 36v a few years ago and have never been happier. All I needed to do was spend $20 on a new head to accommodate thicker line and it's perfect. That being said I just bought a...

I just got done doing a lot of shopping. My current yard is only a half acre, but I'm done with junk from the big box stores. We're in the process of looking for a lot to build a new home on, and are looking for something with 5 to 10 acres. Closer to the main drag we'll do 5, but further out up...