New MX5060 Owner

[BillH2]

Took delivery of shiny new MX5060. (Unlike some family members, I plan on keeping it looking shiny new)
Reading the manual, I have some questions:

Oil Change. Manual calls for straight weight oil? This area sees temps in the 90's to low 100's during the summer. Toro says use 40W.
What's everyone doing in this case? I use 20-50 in my Shelby so I keep plenty of it. Any advantage to using Mobil 1 or another synthetic?

Filter. Manual says to change every other time oil is changed. I would be inclined to replace the filter every time, correct me if I am wrong.

Thanks

 

[Rivets]

I'm assuming you have the 23hp Kawasaki engine. If I am correct, you can use 10W-40 oil if you want to. Agree with you, changing the filter with each oil change is a good idea. My recommendation is first oil change at 20 hours and then after every 50 hours. Using a synthetic oil will not hurt your engine, use the type of oil you feel most comfortable with. Read my signature.

 

[exotion]

Oh god he said the magic word. Ding ding ding let the match begin

 

[Carscw]

Omg here we go.

Change the filter at every oil change.

And USE WHAT EVER BRAND OIL you want.

 

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Quick we need a mod to shut this thread down

 

[BillH2]

Quick we need a mod to shut this thread down

Oh yea, I guess I did commit an error about soliciting opinions about oil. Few subjects raise so much controversy whether its race cars or lawn mowers. I was just surprised that the factory recommends a straight weight oil and says to expect "increased oil consumption" if multi-grade is used. (when I read that, I looked at my wife and said "Really? Straight weight oil" of course, she didn't have a clue what I was talking about.)

 

[exotion]

Oh yea, I guess I did commit an error about soliciting opinions about oil. Few subjects raise so much controversy whether its race cars or lawn mowers. I was just surprised that the factory recommends a straight weight oil and says to expect "increased oil consumption" if multi-grade is used. (when I read that, I looked at my wife and said "Really? Straight weight oil" of course, she didn't have a clue what I was talking about.)

Well if the manual says to do something you definately should. Engineers kinda know what they are doing any brand is fine

 

[BillH2]

Well if the manual says to do something you definately should. Engineers kinda know what they are doing any brand is fine

I'm sorry, but I have to take exception; Over the years my experience with engineers is they aren't always in touch with real world situations. I have experienced first hand the "Not invented here" attitude from some of them. What I have learned is that you can always tell in Engineer, you just can't tell them much. :smile:

 

[Brucebotti]

I'm sorry, but I have to take exception; Over the years my experience with engineers is they aren't always in touch with real world situations. I have experienced first hand the "Not invented here" attitude from some of them. What I have learned is that you can always tell in Engineer, you just can't tell them much. :smile:

How dare you insult a fellow MX5060 owner...:laughing:. I am an Engineer, but I wouldn't want to touch the oil debate with a 10 foot pole....:smile:. I do know what you mean, though. I have worked with my fair share of stubborn arrogant ones. I was always pretty successful because I would actually ask the machine operators and set-up men what they would do to improve the equipment / process. As long as you listen, treat them with respect, and recognize them for their contribution, they are almost always willing to help. Besides, who knows the equipment / process better than someone operating it 8-10 hrs/day.

Personally, I use whatever the manufacturer recommends. I changed the oil and filter at 7 hours, and then again at the end of the season 35 hours. I will change both at the end of each season (approx 35 hrs). I always change the filter on all my vehicles when I change the oil. Maybe its overkill, but at least it makes me feel better.
Bruce

 

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I'm sorry, but I have to take exception; Over the years my experience with engineers is they aren't always in touch with real world situations. I have experienced first hand the "Not invented here" attitude from some of them. What I have learned is that you can always tell in Engineer, you just can't tell them much. :smile:

Gotta say tho unless you went to colledge and got the education you generally don't know better than them