Great video l use Kawasaki oil it's great 20w50 every 50 hrs if you go 100 hrs l would recommend Amsoil 15w50 oil l would not recommend 100 oil change in Florida it's too hot
@mainstreetmower
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the input Harry, we would agree!
@harryerhart5978
Жыл бұрын
Kawasaki oil is made by Citgo I'm impressed with the quality of the oil 👍
@user-yj7yn4fi4l
5 ай бұрын
Splash lubed Breaks & Scrapem engines that use SAE30 oil, the best oil currently available is Walmart Super Tech HD30 Diesel oil that comes in a gallon jug and sells for around $16. Oil stays clean and engine runs smooth. In 50 years of oil changes I've never seen ANY brand oil filter leak, and Super Tech oil filters are high quality and several fit lawn mowers.
@NorthlanderMN
5 ай бұрын
I’ve used the orange Fram and 10W-30 Mobil 1 for 20 years on a John Deer LT180 with a Kawasaki 17 hp V twin. 1600 hrs. Still starts easy and burns no oil. Gave the JD to my sister. Now I got a 23hp Toro engine on my Toro zero turn. I’m sure that’s gonna last. It’s very well built. I use Fram oil filters only.
@WildBill1984
3 ай бұрын
I tried fram, kept having them leak and come loose. I stopped, using them.
@paulsteele8079
Жыл бұрын
I run Amsoil small engine 15w-50 in my Scag Vridell, with Kawasaki oil filter. I switched from Kawasaki 20-50, and there is a difference. I run Amsoil in every motor I own and I’m a believer.
@John-rw5cx
4 ай бұрын
So, what is the difference? I am curious to know.
@isoncomet
Жыл бұрын
I just wanted to say thank you for helping out Al Bladez❤
@mainstreetmower
Жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@jeffshort6766
Жыл бұрын
Don't forget about the importance of a clean air cleaner. I think that is overlooked way to often!
@harryerhart5978
Жыл бұрын
So right
@mainstreetmower
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely agreed!
@daniellang6112
Жыл бұрын
Too
@WildBill1984
3 ай бұрын
I had the 25hp Kawi and she dropped valves. And I ran full syn 10w-30. Ck my oil all the time. My new kohler 25hp is showing wear running Mobil 1 full syn 10w-30. Definitely trying something heavier.
@BrandonWilliams-cx4iy
Жыл бұрын
I’ve got a toro titan max with a 26hp kohler. Dealer recommends and uses the blue Kawasaki 20w-50 exclusively. Called another dealer nearby and they do the same. Thought it was interesting. Located in central/south Florida
@FisherCatProductions
Жыл бұрын
I switched to Kawa 20W-50 in my Kohler engine. I could tell it was running too hot when mowing on those Tennessee, 90+ degree days, and it was for sure going through too much oil--probably topping off every other 1-1/2 hour mowing cycles. It smells less hot and I top off maybe twice per 50 hrs. Expensive oil, however.
@mainstreetmower
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing.
@shamoy1000
Ай бұрын
Was it running hot before or after the switch?
@spiceyfrenchtoast9421
Жыл бұрын
I use royal purple race oil. Hps or xps oil. Hps 10w-40 is pretty good for Ohio. It's like $10/qt and has high phosphorus and zinc. Xps 10w-40 or 10w-50 are also really good race oils, but pricier. I'm afraid to run 20w-50 because we aren't really ever above 90 in the summer and fall/spring can be 50s. Amzoil small engine 10w-40 is pretty good too, but I had oil consumption/evaporation issues with that spec of oil.
@mainstreetmower
Жыл бұрын
Makes sense. You gotta adjust your fuel depending on your local weather conditions. Thank you for sharing.
@ronclaros
3 ай бұрын
Well done
@mainstreetmower
3 ай бұрын
Thank you
@germanvega2350
Жыл бұрын
I use car oil (after 50hrs) I am using synthetic 10w30 cub cadet xt1 42in.
@user-tb7rn1il3q
Жыл бұрын
It’s better than the oils in this video.
@TechCrazy
Ай бұрын
@@user-tb7rn1il3qNo it's not. Automotive engines are water cooled with a fixed temp. Small engine oils are designed for higher temps. So they are NOT better.
@Grayson.84
29 күн бұрын
@@user-tb7rn1il3qwrong. Modern motor oil does not have the additives needed for air cooled engines. Modern automotive oils have way less zinc and phosphorus than air cooled engine oil or motorcycle oil for that matter. Automotive oils have to meet EPA regulations.
@kazimkhan78
Жыл бұрын
Hello sir, your video is so informative can I include it in my blog post?
@mainstreetmower
Жыл бұрын
Please do
@mainstreetmower
Жыл бұрын
Also share the link with us, maybe we can post it on our community tab. Thank you.
@monoshock57
Жыл бұрын
Easy, Mobil 1 in the correct weight for all engines.
@daniellang6112
Жыл бұрын
Wrong! Mobil 1 is NOT a true pao oil such as Amsoil. Only trust a 100% synthetic if you are going that route. Homework!!!
@monoshock57
Жыл бұрын
@@daniellang6112 Okay I've only been using Mobil 1 in small engines for over 40 years with no problems. We don't need no stinkin homework.
@daniellang6112
Жыл бұрын
P.T. Barnum summed it up best.
@NorthlanderMN
3 ай бұрын
I agree. I’ve used 10W-30 Mobil 1, and orange Fram. Runs perfectly and burns no oil. Gave to my sister with 1700 hours. Starts easy even in late fall here in Minnesota.
@adambatchelder4121
Жыл бұрын
Clean oil is good oil , of the correct weight of course.
@harryerhart5978
Жыл бұрын
Kawasaki recommends you look at the API temperature chart for what oil you use in the area you live 😁😁 sorry for the babble
@daniellang6112
Жыл бұрын
Amsoil diesel & wix filters. How can you beat that? Grades of oil depending on your location of course Diesel for more zinc than their small engine oil.
@anthonyseeulater
4 ай бұрын
Can someone help me or am I'm worrying about nothing? I have the 7000 series kt725 22 hp 725 cc on my Toro Timecutter. Anyway I bought the tuneup kit and it came with the kohler oil filter..but as I was about to take off the old filter i noticed it said Kohler pro performance on it and it's a little longer then the new one that came in the tune kit for the 7000? Can I still put that none pro performance that's shorter then the original...?!? It's weird cause the part numbers match and the new oil filter seems a tad bit shorter and doesn't say pro performance on it like the old one does....
@mainstreetmower
4 ай бұрын
You will be just fine, as long as it’s OEM. All the kohler filters will fit and work properly.
@user-tb7rn1il3q
Жыл бұрын
I use Walmart Supertech Full Synthetic Advanced 10W30 in my lawn mower. It’s far superior and less expensive to any of the oils in the video.
@TechCrazy
Ай бұрын
How is it superior?
@vincentsgardens870
Ай бұрын
Fantastic video what is the best oil fir the Kawasaki fj180v with oil filter
@mainstreetmower
Ай бұрын
We recommend SAE 30 in the FJ180V
@vincentsgardens870
Ай бұрын
@@mainstreetmower thanks very much great videos 👍
@mainstreetmower
Ай бұрын
@@vincentsgardens870 Thanks for watching 🙂
@shamoy1000
Ай бұрын
20W50 is standard diesel motor oil grade. Tell me why I shouldn't use that.
@Grayson.84
29 күн бұрын
No it’s not. There is not a 20w50 diesel oil now. 15w40 was standard diesel oil, but now it’s 5w40 and 10w30.
@shamoy1000
28 күн бұрын
@@Grayson.84 Let me rephrase that. Why shouldn't I use diesel engine oil for lubrication in my gasoline powered air cooled single cylinder lawn mower engine.?
@Grayson.84
28 күн бұрын
@@shamoy1000 use what you want. I was correcting you, there is no 20w50 Diesel oil.
@shamoy1000
28 күн бұрын
@@Grayson.84 Thanks for correcting me. I'm still trying to figure out how and where I can use that 5 gallon bucket of 20W50 diesel engine oil in my machine shop. I thought you might provide me with some technical data as opposed to correcting my miss use of the English language. 🤡
@seanmclaughlin7415
Жыл бұрын
Where would I get Kawasaki oil?
@seanmclaughlin7415
Жыл бұрын
I use VP racing small engine oil 10w30.
@mainstreetmower
Жыл бұрын
Any mower shop, repair shop.
@davidleatherneck
11 ай бұрын
Maybe a Kawi motorcycle shop/dealer?
@SerpentLord
3 ай бұрын
Is the Kawasaki SAE 30W a detergent oil?
@Grayson.84
29 күн бұрын
Yes
@harryerhart5978
Жыл бұрын
I have 3 Kawasaki engines they don't burn a drop 😁. How about 2 cycle next? The only oil l don't use is Stihl oil l will let you know later take care my friends
@NOFBDYBS
Жыл бұрын
Who makes Kawasaki engine oil?
@billlawson3709
2 ай бұрын
Citgo
@jp-us9rq
Жыл бұрын
I have a jd I use jd oil
@mainstreetmower
Жыл бұрын
That's good to know. Have you had any issues with it?
@jp-us9rq
Жыл бұрын
@@mainstreetmower the la125 is 14 years old and the e130 is 3 no issues
@mainstreetmower
Жыл бұрын
@@jp-us9rq That's awesome. Thank you for sharing.
@jp-us9rq
Жыл бұрын
@@mainstreetmower i never owned a kawasaki yet just briggs.tell u what I never had any issues with the briggs motors.if u do ur oil changes change fuel fter plugs air filter any engine will last
@mainstreetmower
Жыл бұрын
@@jp-us9rq Totally agreed. We love Briggs engines too. Keep a track of your servicing and maintenance and those engines would last you a lifetime.
@BillChase-qm8ud
Жыл бұрын
what if the book calls for 10/30
@mainstreetmower
Жыл бұрын
10W-30 and SAE30 are very similar, SAE30 also called straight weight is ideal for hot climates where the machine won’t be operating below 40 degrees. 10W-30 has a winter weight (10W) blended with SAE30 to make it more versatile in a climate with hot and cold temperatures. We are in Florida that’s why we recommend the SAE30.
@user-tb7rn1il3q
Жыл бұрын
@@mainstreetmowerThere will be less startup wear with 10W30. There is zero reason to use straight 30 in anything in any climate. Always use 10W30 synthetic.
@kansasgardener5844
5 ай бұрын
Why not just use automotive oil?
@mainstreetmower
4 ай бұрын
Automotive oil doesn’t have much zinc in it. This is an essential additive for hotter air cooled engines
@kansasgardener5844
4 ай бұрын
@@mainstreetmower I was wondering because it seems like a lot of people use it. I use Honda oil for my Honda and kawasaki oil for my kawasaki. Thanks for the info.
@billlawson3709
2 ай бұрын
Kawasaki does not make oil. Kawasaki pays Citgo for their oil.
@TechCrazy
Ай бұрын
Of course. But Kawasaki tell Citgo what the recipe is.
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