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It is a commodity oil. It is what it is and it could come from 20 different vendors. I have had several people switch to Chevron full Synthetic Trans Hydraulic and fixed oil breakdown issues.

In my Massey 1758, I had hell with Hydro oil. I finally went to Chevron full synthetic (expensive) and have had no trouble since. The Massey rep in OKC came and pulled samples and sent them back to the factory. Tractor supply has changed to VP Racing oil and in everything else, it seems to...

Is there anyone out there that has a good boom for an ASV 4500?

90 wt.

Valvoline racing oil is very high zinc. I run a 30 wt. (5w or 15w depending where in the country you are). I have a 26kw Generac.

Yes, definitely put dust on it and wet it. The secret is to not have any gaps in the stone for ice or water to permeate. Tell them you want road base with fines. You will be good.

I have a ZG127s, that has the hiss of death. One cylinder has compression and the other hisses. I have read about the head gaskets blowing and suspect that this is the case. My questions are? Will the new gaskets fix it and last? Do I need to replace the engine? Why will Kohler not admit...

I will buy some.

Clean all connections and put dielectric grease on them. 16 years without a cleaning is a very long time. I am having issues on a Kubota with the Kohler. Run a set of jumper cables from a good battery to the starter and see if it still overamps. Could also have a bad solenoid. 16 years is a...

Chevron Full Synthetic Hydrostat oil (you can read the issues on my 1758 Massey here). Rotella T6 15w40 in the crankcase. Don't cheap out and use Dino oil. Oil is cheap, parts are not.

Has anyone ever had the gas gauge disappear, but all other gauges are still there? Mine just died with no bars. Thank you for the help.

I have a Massey 1758 and had hydro issues. Had the rep out several times and finally did oil samples. Changed to Chevron full synthetic from Dino and no issues since.

Nothing is forever. I had a Yanmar AF520 and loved it until I saw a Massey 1758 Hydro and took it home. I have about the same requirements as you do. I looked at JD and Kubota. Theirs would fit under a standard garage door. Whatever you get, ask them to rent one for 30 days. Then put the...

Mercedes had an issue for years with oil usage. If they had a car with oil consumption, they would run non synthetic in it for 2 changes and the oil usage would go away. They found the synthetic is so slippery, oil could get past the rings. Running old fashioned dino oil would reseat the...

No sir. Chevron Synthetic All-Weather THF | SCL Bring American Express because Visa and Mastercard can't pay for it. Very, very pricey but it does not break down. Last I bought was about 50.00 per gal in 5 gal pails. Have had it in 3 years and absolutely no issues. Another one I have...