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Old 06-24-2004, 01:17 PM
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I'm about to tune up my father'* JD 318 lawn tractor. Anyone know how long this takes or have any tips?

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That'* a 9-beer job if your Dad is buying.
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Nine?!? It'* not that long of a job.
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Oh, c'mon...surely it can be stretched to 12!!
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Man, that oil was like molasses. Thick as hell.

Interestingly, the tune up kit from John Deere includes NGK TR5 V-Power plugs!!
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Originally Posted by jwikoff99
Man, that oil was like molasses. Thick as hell.

Interestingly, the tune up kit from John Deere includes NGK TR5 V-Power plugs!!
You just getting done?? Man, that was like 15 beers!!
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The oil was so thick, it took at least 30 minutes to drain a quart and a half. It was actually sticky, and smelled like no oil I've ever come in contact with.
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damn.
did you run the engine first to get the oil warm so it would flow better?
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Originally Posted by jwikoff99
The oil was so thick, it took at least 30 minutes to drain a quart and a half. It was actually sticky, and smelled like no oil I've ever come in contact with.
That oil must have had some serious hours on it. I hope you plan on changing it again soon( or sooner than the last time).
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It'* my dads mower. It would barely run halfway into a 3 acre lawn. The oil was warm!! My dad had been putting 40 weight in it for a while now, and never changing the filter, I just found out.


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