Last straw

[Scoop]

Right after an oil change, running long enough to saturate filters and letting sit -
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So iff'n a guy was real lazy, he might ask you to get out your calipers and measure from the bottom of the dipstick up to your cold oil level mark, then just mark his own at the same length, right? 😆

 

[Mopower58]

I think I might convert all of our small engines to T-6 Rotella, including the tractors. A lot easier to keep up with.

 

[osobad]

Ok thanks. So you are saying its okay to mix brands to top off a machine??

Rotella T6 or AMSOIL would be a great alternative.

 

[osobad]

I think I might convert all of our small engines to T-6 Rotella, including the tractors. A lot easier to keep up with.

Been using Rotella in everything for years. Even my Race bikes. When I was still racing

 

[Mopower58]

Been using Rotella in everything for years. Even my Race bikes. When I was still racing

I used regular Rotella 15w-40 in diesels for over 20 years. My personal go to has always been Mobil 1 synthetic.

 

[WagginTail]

So iff'n a guy was real lazy, he might ask you to get out your calipers and measure from the bottom of the dipstick up to your cold oil level mark, then just mark his own at the same length, right? 😆

I like it. He's posted that on this site probably 12 times. A measurement would be helpful

 

[Vikes79]

Try Rotella T6, meets or exceeds Honda specs and you can probably pick it up at WalMart.

Some just live and breathe Rotella T6….

Lol

 

[Vikes79]

I think I might convert all of our small engines to T-6 Rotella, including the tractors. A lot easier to keep up with.

Ditto.

 

[906UP]

Some just live and breathe Rotella T6….

Lol

For wet clutches.....yah, it seems to be the easiest to find. Like @Mopower58 i use Mobil 1 in my other rigs.

Phuck.....now I'm involved in an oil thread......I'll just excuse myself now and close the door behind me.

 

[Scoop]

I like it. He's posted that on this site probably 12 times. A measurement would be helpful

Just in case @CID missed it when you posted it, I'll highlight it.

 

[CID]

Just in case @CID missed it when you posted it, I'll highlight it.

Good Lord, U girls are higher maintenance than my ex-wife. 🫅 Next thing you'll want a damm sammich. 🤪

But since I changed my oil yesterday, warmed it up and loaded it today and it's been sitting on the level trailer for hours, here ya go. Note that the pic looks different than the one I posted above, the only difference that I can think of is that I made sure to level the trailer tonight. Instead of using my numbers, you should do your own next oil change.

Details - oil and both filters. Spec is 6.1 qt. which is 6 qts. 3.2 oz. for my Talon. I rounded up to 6 qts. 3.5 oz.

Not screwed in, sitting up on the threads - (mm)

Screwed in all the way -

 

[Scoop]

Turkey and pepper jack cheese on wheat, lettuce, tomato, and light mustard. Thanks! 😆

 

[Vikes79]

For wet clutches.....yah, it seems to be the easiest to find. Like @Mopower58 i use Mobil 1 in my other rigs.

Phuck.....now I'm involved in an oil thread......I'll just excuse myself now and close the door behind me.

Oil threads are like a dark hole where light can’t even escape….

 

[Smitty335]

Good Lord, U girls are higher maintenance than my ex-wife. 🫅 Next thing you'll want a damm sammich. 🤪

But since I changed my oil yesterday, warmed it up and loaded it today and it's been sitting on the level trailer for hours, here ya go. Note that the pic looks different than the one I posted above, the only difference that I can think of is that I made sure to level the trailer tonight. Instead of using my numbers, you should do your own next oil change.

Details - oil and both filters. Spec is 6.1 qt. which is 6 qts. 3.2 oz. for my Talon. I rounded up to 6 qts. 3.5 oz.

Not screwed in, sitting up on the threads - (mm)
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Screwed in all the way -
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Would you mind posting your tire pressures?

 

[P1K5Dave]

I have a measured container that I use to put my oil back in after a change. 6.1 quarts, screw the dipstick.

Stupid thing looks like a mirage anyway.

 

[Scoop]

I have a measured container that I use to put my oil back in after a change. 6.1 quarts, screw the dipstick.

Stupid thing looks like a mirage anyway.

That helps, but what it won't help is, by chance, not all the old oil was drained out. Likely, probably not. Possible, yes.

 

[Smitty335]

That helps, but what it won't help is, by chance, not all the old oil was drained out. Likely, probably not. Possible, yes.

Close enough for the cow girls I run with! NoMo!

 

[Scoop]

Close enough for the cow girls I run with! NoMo!

You can run? I know I can't.

 

[HondaTech]

Haven't been on hear for a long while. Just need to blow off some steam.
On a hunting trip recently. Had just done full service before leaving home.
Oil was a low. Nearest dealer in Steamboat Springs, CO does not carry Honda oil.
Told me that Honda made the buy a huge quantity at a time and it wasn't worth it.
Let that sink in. They sell Honda products but don't carry Honda oil.
Next nearest dealer was over 200 miles in any direction.
Wrote Honda. They told me that dealers are independently owned and they could do what they want.
Pretty easy to decide what my next SXS will be.

Your a Honda dealer and buying Honda oil isn't worth it?

Then how are they doing oil changes without drum oil?

f***ing Idiots

 

[NTCPrezJB]

Your a Honda dealer and buying Honda oil isn't worth it?

Then how are they doing oil changes without drum oil?

f***ing Idiots

Probably a multi line dealer and getting a better deal on Yamalube or similar from a different manufacturer. Definitely guessing on my part though.