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Originally Posted by J-Mech
You should always put fresh oil in before you start an engine that has been sitting that long. Really should do it to the rear too. I guess your signature is right. Oh well, not my tractor.
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That's a simple offer of good advice you shared, Jon. It has merit. No need to take a positive and turn it into a negative. I had recently got my 1211 started after the 4 known years since I had it, that it never ran. I drained the engine oil and about fell over when I seen how thick the oil was - just was not right at all! Looked fine on the stick, but that sight test don't always reveal a needed oil change. But sometimes, you don't know if an engine is worth an oil change until you get it running, that's why I sometimes save good engine oil that I change out early from anyone of my tractors.
I can think of much more from other members here that often have no merit in their comments at all. We ought not make it a point to rattle cages.
I've enjoyed this thread, keep it going!
