First Oil Change

[Auto Doc's]

Hi Sarge,

People like to hammer on Walmart oil (Reminds me of the K-Mart era) Walmart strategically shops distributors and purchases in bulk to help keep prices down. (Cheaper does not mean an inferior product)

Here is a link for this who are interested in learning:

Who Makes SuperTech Oil? The Truth Behind Walmart's Budget Motor Oil

Ever grabbed a bottle of SuperTech oil at Walmart and wondered who's actually making it? You're not alone in your curiosity. That budget-friendly price tag might make you question whether you're getting the same quality

cartipsdaily.com

 

[Craftsman Garage]

Kohler has a 300, hour extended life 10W-50 synthetic oil.

I would hope that people are changing their oil sooner than that.

 

[Auto Doc's]

Hi CG.,

I think an oil change at 300 hours in a rider is for lazy people that have more money than they have sense. I see "extended life" oils as a marketing gimmick to sell the oil at a higher price.

Oil does not wear out; it gets dirty from carbon blowby deposits that all fuel engines have to deal with, along with dust. Only Propane fuel is a rare exception because it burns so clean to begin with.

I like synthetic oil for better lubrication properties and heat reduction in air cooled engines, but it's not an excuse to put off changing the oil.

If they are not running the mower commercially, changing the oil at the beginning of every season is usually good for most machines. For those that are **** about cutting their yard constantly or running the unit all year round it would be a better effort to change the oil every 6 months.

I have just never put all of my faith in hour meter maintenance schedules. The environment has a lot to do with that.

Here in dry, dusty South Texas dust and sand is a huge factor, so it also requires changing the air cleaner and foam pre-cleaner frequently.

 

[Craftsman Garage]

Hi CG.,

I think an oil change at 300 hours in a rider is for lazy people that have more money than they have sense. I see "extended life" oils as a marketing gimmick to sell the oil at a higher price.

Oil does not wear out; it gets dirty from carbon blowby deposits that all fuel engines have to deal with, along with dust. Only Propane fuel is a rare exception because it burns so clean to begin with.

I like synthetic oil for better lubrication properties and heat reduction in air cooled engines, but it's not an excuse to put off changing the oil.

If they are not running the mower commercially, changing the oil at the beginning of every season is usually good for most machines. For those that are **** about cutting their yard constantly or running the unit all year round it would be a better effort to change the oil every 6 months.

I have just never put all of my faith in hour meter maintenance schedules. The environment has a lot to do with that.

Here in dry, dusty South Texas dust and sand is a huge factor, so it also requires changing the air cleaner and foam pre-cleaner frequently.

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