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Jun 24, 2004 | 01:17 PM

J Wikoff

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John Deere 318

I'm about to tune up my father'* JD 318 lawn tractor. Anyone know how long this takes or have any tips?

Still bored, Bill?

Jun 24, 2004 | 01:18 PM

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That'* a 9-beer job if your Dad is buying.

Jun 24, 2004 | 01:20 PM

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Nine?!? It'* not that long of a job.

Jun 24, 2004 | 01:32 PM

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Oh, c'mon...surely it can be stretched to 12!!

Jun 24, 2004 | 03:42 PM

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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!!

Jun 24, 2004 | 03:43 PM

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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!!

You just getting done?? Man, that was like 15 beers!!

Jun 25, 2004 | 02:38 AM

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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.

Jun 25, 2004 | 08:05 PM

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damn.
did you run the engine first to get the oil warm so it would flow better?

Jun 25, 2004 | 09:24 PM

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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.

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).

Jun 26, 2004 | 12:47 AM

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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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