THE SNOWBLOWER OIL CHANGE THAT EVERYONE FORGETS ABOUT
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- Опубліковано 25 вер 2024
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THE SNOWBLOWER OIL CHANGE THAT EVERYONE FORGETS ABOUT. The ARIENS SNOWBLOWER MANUAL calls for the FIRST OIL CHANGE at the ONE MONTH MARK. This is roughly at about 5 HOURS. I previously did an oil change at the 30 MINUTE mark to break the engine in. Watch and see how I perform this oil change after 5 hours of use and how the OIL TURNS OUT? What's inside that oil? Is it safe for the new engine? LIKE and SUBSCRIBE!!!
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I personally use 10w-40 in all weather conditions I like the thicker oil in my engine and it will provide better oil lubrication that’s just me though
Thank YOU! I simply don't go to that big chain store, but your suggestion of the Amazon oil helped a lot!
@@324bear that amazon oil performed very well under some good testing! 👍
Most people treat snoblowers like a hand shovel use it and put it away until it's needed again or worse leave them outside ugh.
Very true! They need to show them a little love lol! 👍
@@GarageGear My 2006 Simplicity still looks/runs like new.
Got A Powersmart with the Briggs 208cc engine last week. First Snowblower ever I ever owned. The Briggs engine manual says first oil Change after 5 hrs. Put in Briggs and Stratton 5-30 oil for the break in. Mine shipped with no oil. Ran the blower for 1/2 hr and after that put in 5-30 Quakerstate Full Synthetic. The Briggs manual says if you use Full Synthetic 5-30 the engine will start in -20 F. Gonna follow your oil change intervals for sure. Thanks for all of your cool tips and advice.
You got it jamma! Thanks for being a cool fan!
@@josephrochefort9989 Na anything below -10 that's what Carhart gear is for. Have Carhart bibs and a jacket for that. I hope it gets below -20 so I can test it just to see if it starts. I'll pull on the crank just to see. If no luck then the plug in should do.
Small tip for you....tip the snowblower back further. As far as you can without it falling over backwards. You'd be surprised how much more oil drains.
Thanks for sharing beaten path!
YEP get it out , one reason I got 28 years out of my 8hp mtd , agree.
You got it BDO! Keep it clean and she’ll run great for years!
A neighbour moved away to a warmer place and left his snowblower with another neighbour. Then the other neighbour loaned it to me. While I was using it, the engine seized. Turned out no one had ever changed the oil. Lessons learned: don’t borrow and change your oil
Good lessons learned there! Thanks for sharing!
I bought a Murray snowblower, 20 years ago from BJ's because nobody else had them during the storm. It's one of the big boys with the big old Tecumseh engine. I admit I don't change the oil as often as I should, but it still starts right up. I've had to restring the pull cord a couple of times, because there's a sharp edge where the string exits. I've ever replaced maybe two sheer pins and finally replaced the skid feed a couple of years ago. I also did replace the friction disc maybe 4 years ago. Probably didn't need to do it at that point, but I figured it was cheap money and only took me a couple hours from start to finish. It's been a solid machine otherwise. The only way it would have been better, is if it had trigger steering. The front right wheel has a locking pin that you have to manually lock when you want both wheels to drive.
Thanks for sharing m3
That locking pin is a classic system. I usually leave both Wheels locked but in the off-season I find leaving one wheel disengaged is very handy for moving the snowblower around.
@@robertknight4672 Only one of mine are locking, the right one. If it's lighter snow, I leave it unlocked, as well as when maneuvering to store. For heavy snow, it gets locked.
I've followed your directions. So far my snow thrower is in its 2nd season. I have had NO PROBLEMS. Thanks for the great work you do 😊👍!
Awesome stephen! Good to hear my friend! Thanks for being a cool fan! 👍
I'm religious with oil changes for my vehicles. How have I never changed the oil in my snowblower or lawn mower? 🤦♂ Yeah you convinced me, I'll change the oil in my 2 yo snow blower.
Go for it j! Your equipment will thank you!
Good point about changing oil in the spring. I change it in the fall and open the belly pan and clean out the mouse nests, and check the belts. My snowblower lives in a shed in summer and outside under a piece of carpet in the winter by the back door.
Thanks for sharing Patrick
It still amazes me how many people spend a good chunk of money on a snowblower and don't want to learn about the most basic of maintenance. An oil change is the top priority and so simple to do on these machines. Excellent video 👍
Yeah, you got it Smallblock. Basic maintenance on these is key given the price tag. Have an awesome weekend brother.
I ran the factory oil in my deluxe 24 for the first snowplowing session, probably 45 minutes. Changed it while still warm and put amsoil 5w30 small engine oil in it. I’ll change it again when it’s got about 2.5 or 3 hrs of run time on it. No oil filter on a small snowblower engine, it’s important to change that oil and get the contaminants out! Going to pull the valve cover and do a valve adjustment on it to this summer. When you worked them hard and get the valves hot, they stretch and it tightens up the valve clearance! Especially on a new engine engine! These are not things they tell you in the owners manual!
Very interesting Michael! Thanks for sharing!
The engine manufactures guidelines should be followed. Ariens gives a general guide of when to do maintenance but they also use different engines. The engine manufacturer does not know what piece of equipment the engine is going in. Every 6 months could mean a mower or generator.
Thanks for sharing politz
There are differences among engines and they know where they are going. Snowblower engines don’t have air filters for example and need a full load (snow) to run efficiently
I have been running 0w40 for 20 years. -30° and you can start it with two fingers on the pull cord. Original belts, original gear lube, washed and coated with WD in the spring. It still looks/works like new after 20 years. I def dont baby it either.
Thanks for sharing Deryl!
Changing the oil after the first 5 hours is a very good idea, specially for those clunky Chinese engines,
Btw, synthetic oil will turn dark even after a few hours, it’s just the way it is, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s dirty,
Thanks for sharing vrod
Great post JB, and you ROCK for always replying to comments!
You got it Keith! I try my best to respond to comments within 24 hours. Sometimes if I get overloaded it can take a little longer! Thanks for being a cool fan!
Another awesome video! Oil is definitely cheap compared to the headaches of down time, replacement, etc. I treat all my small engines pretty similar, even my vehicles i still do 3000-3500 miles oil changes. Take care of your equipment and they'll take care of you! 💯👍🇺🇲
Thanks Paul! 💯 agree my friend!
1:09 - "You want it snug, you don't want it super tight. You won't be able to get it off without a fight."
The jokes just write themselves on this channel. 🤣
Hahahaha they sure do! Stick “I’m going to fill her up to the correct level according to the dipstick!” Lol just wait til next week! I can see all the “lube” jokes coming up already! Stay tuned my friend! 👍
Just replaced our 18 year old Craftsman 9.5hp-27” with a new Cub Cadet 28” 420cc. The manual says to change the oil after the first five hours. I find your first 30 minute oil change interesting. Seeing as it likely won’t get used this season this will be done next year. Love your vids…very helpful.
Awesome subie! Appreciate the positive feedback! Sounds like you got a good plan!
wont have oil changes with the battery snow blower i use but i will definitely be rust proofing, lubing, and greasing everything i can find to keep the strain on the motor low and prevent any gears from stripping or wearing early. Love your stuff JB!
Smart plan ashand! Thanks for being a cool fan.
I change it all the times. . Thanks for sharing JB. Stay warm and many blessings 👍🙏👍🙏
You got it, Ray! You’re a smart man. Many blessings to you too! Have a nice weekend!
I use 5w30 full synthetic in both my snowblower and lawnmower. Never have had any oil related issues. Maintenance is cheap in comparison to replacement.
💯agree cliff!
I did forget .....thank you.
We’ve all been there for some piece of equipment lol! Thanks for watching
This is a great tip! One I’ve know about for a long time. However, it’s a great reminder today. Car owners manuals used to detail more maintenance than they do now. Now they tell owners what fluids to not drink… so the idea of maintaining anything needs to be kept alive! 👍
Hahaha you’re right all manuals say is don’t drink that lol! Thanks for watching George!
I'm putting my Deluxe 28 away for the season today. I'll change the oil before I put it away, thanks to your sterling advice. I can guarantee I don't have 5 hours on it.
You’ll get there at some point my friend! 👍
I just bought a 28 deluxe SHO and my Ariens dealer told me after 10 hours make an oil change . Ok i missed the 30 minutes,i have max 3 hours use on this bad boy its going to be a 3 hours oil change . oil is cheap engine are expensive, well said . Huge thank you ! Cheers from Montreal...BTW where is winter?
It’s your fault there’s no snow, mine too. That’s what happens when we buy new Ariens badass snow throwers. 😂😂
Cheers from Montreal (Hudson) as well!!
Hey ghost! Good plan! Not sure what’s up with winter! Very odd these past two seasons! Still got about another month to go!
@@apexiumim2741 Ariens curse new owner :)
Last year we had a super nice winter and I only used one of my blowers twice so I didn't bother changing oil in it at all. Other than that I change my oil in all my power equipment at least once a year depending on its use. Oil is cheap insurance.
Same thing happened with my neighbors snowblower. Didnt use it much. Got that right! Thanks for watching painter!
Great video, again! As always, great advice.
Thanks for watching as always Matt! Enjoy the rest of your week bud!
how many liters of oil for a 15 hp 32 inch professional snowblower?
Hey zr2! This could vary by brand of snowblower and the type of engine. I would refer to your owners manual.
Butt how do you install a hour meter on a Snow blower?, or any yard tool that is gas powered?
Hey Bob here is how you install it. HOW TO INSTALL AN HOUR METER ON A SNOWBLOWER FOR BEGINNERS
ua-cam.com/video/zlc9jkd7ofU/v-deo.html
Solid advice. I've always changed oil at the end season and pulled the cord a few times to get the clean oil circulated inside the engine.
Plenty of people I know change their oil every 2-3 years. Even an MTD deserves better than that.
I agree jth even MTD deserves better lol!
Good advice for any engine and transmission. Fluids are cheaper than an engine or transmission. Sad thing is, you are probably preaching to the choir here. Gear heads that care for their equipment are watching your channel and then there are those that don’t. I watch as my neighbors set their equipment (mowers and snowblowers) out on the curb after a few seasons!
Hey Don! Easy flips for you I bet with all those mowers and snowblowers! Thanks for being a cool fan!
@@GarageGear 😎
Still haven’t changed mine this year… gonna be 45 and sunny tomorrow. Sounds like the perfect time! Hasn’t snowed over an inch in 700-something days down here!
That’s crazy Ben! We have a heat wave coming too and then a temperature dip! We’ll see what happens! Have a good weekend bud!
@@GarageGear yeah man. Long Island is just enough out in the jet stream that even parts of NJ well south of us get more snow! Just did the first half of the oil change. Gotta run out for oil and git er done!
@@BenNawrath ROCK ON Ben! Git er done!
Did My oil change yesterday figured we had no snow lol had to hold on the oil tube with Vice Grips and take the 5/8 socket on the oil plug thankfully it wasnt that 10MM lol Great Video though JB
Smart to hold that with vice grips! Sometimes new they are really stuck on there. Even if you get it used too it may really be stuck on! Thanks for watching my friend!
Hey JB, another great video! I found the engine manual a tad frustrating on the AX420 when it describes the needed socket/wrench to remove the plug. It’s all wrong 😂 - oh well, figured it out the old fashioned way. I spent a long time looking for a crush washer that was never needed 😅
Sometimes you just have to go about it the old fashioned way. I hope you’re doing well and have a great weekend!
Full synthetic huh, haven’t made the switch yet in my snowblower or my tractor. May have to though soon, seems like it’s easier to find nowadays rather than the conventional oil. Big fan of the Super Tech as well beats them big in the dollars department, great video thanks.
Oh yeah Matt! Videos here on UA-cam show that it flows better in cold temps. Can’t go wrong with it! 👍
@@GarageGear ok good point will give it a shot for next year
I have a pro paplin snowblower and how much oil does my snowblower holds
Do you have the owners manual? If so I would check. This can vary by machine!
Yes I do but I take it somewhere to get it done every year so I don’t have to do it what oil do you recommend I would use for it and for all of my other michens
@@Outdoorpower-equipment 5w30 full synthetic works great on most machines
I pretty much guaranteed we won't get any more snow this year when I picked up my Ariens Deluxe 24 today. Already bought new motor oil, gear oil, and anti-sieze to go with it.
Haha awesome my friend! Congrats on your purchase
Good thing I like changing oil. We may not get any more snow in the Buffalo area.
I know right?! The last few seasons have been weird!
Might as well start producing lawnmower, weed whacker, leaf blower prep vids for year 2024.
Winter is over buddy!
Hey Apex! I saw we got a heat wave coming and then a temperature dip! We’ll see what happens but yes I am eyeing up lawn gear! Stay tuned!
as always great video keep them coming
You got it smitty! Have a great weekend bud!
Love your videos, very informative. I use Royal Purple or Liqui Moly, both works great!
Awesome Alex! Thanks for being a cool fan!
How about a magnetic dip stick 🤓
Not a bad idea!👍
Thanks for another informative, fun video J.B.
Happy February! 😃
You got it Ron! Have an awesome weekend bud!
Very good advice my man!! My MTD snow blower will be 25 next season and oil changes are critical. Thank you for your advice. Go BILLS (next year)
Awesome Steve! 25 years is pretty wild! Things can last if you take care of them!
How much would a hour meter increase the price of a 2000 dollar snowblower? My guess would be not much.
Hey Bruce they don’t increase the resale value by much really but they do reassure the buyer of the time spent with the machine.
True!! Wise words!!!
RIGHT ON Dale!
Fantastic video
Thanks a lot Roger! Thanks for watching
I think that you (almost) can't change your oil too much.
💯agree flint! Have a great week bud
You too!@@GarageGear
JB have you heard of the Honda HRU 216? It’s a commercial Honda mower. Would be nice if you acquired this!
I keep an eye out for a lot of Honda equipment. Just hard to find in my area.
Hey JB thanks for the video you reminded me it’s time to do this to mine as well. Where did you get this oil from I am not seeing it on Amazon.
Thanks!
Hey Nick! Thanks for watching bud! I got the super tech oil from Walmart. The amazon basics oil under products in my description is also well tested and performs great too!👍 Hope you’re doing well bud!
Excellent I will give it a go! As always thank you for the help and great Garage Gear advice!!
@@nickmislin5476 you got it Nick!
I did the same for my Cub Cadet on break in. Now I change the oil once a year if I use it? It hardly snows in CT. Plus I have a service clear my driveway & walk now.
I check my oil everytime I started it. The oil is still like brand new on the stick.
Like you I pour in Mobil One 5w30 full synthetic in all my equipment.
I have yet to have any engine trouble in all my years. I've had carburetor issues due to ethanol fuel.
Thanks for sharing John! If you take care of your stuff it takes care of you!
I use spare synethic oil from the car (0w40)
Thanks for sharing
Hey bro how you doing
Doing great chris! How about you brother?
Honda hss724 or toro 2410 both are used and look new?
Thanks for sharing
Excellent video! Do you add any additives? Like Lucas to the oil, or Seafoam to the fuel?
Appreciate you will! I keep it simple. Call me cheap but I just stick with oil and ethanol free gas. No issues for decades. 👍👍
In additional to synthetic oil, I use premium gas (ethanol free if I can find it) and I add Seafoam to it.
@@GarageGear cool, thanks for your content.
Things are really crazy at my shop where I do contract work for Lowe’s customer returned equipment at the moment. There are over forty snowblowers packed in the shop right now and at least a third of them are Ariens. I’ve even got a video posted to show what it looks like right now.
Hey BCSERK saw that video! You have a big shop! Looked like plenty of work to do! 👍 have a good weekend bud!
Hi! Should the machine be drained of its oil and stored that way in the off-season? Also, tried changing my oil today for its under 5 hour change and couldn’t get the nut off. What can I do to losses it up? WD-40 and let it sit for a bit?
Hey Mckill! I definitely keep oil in there. Keeps parts lubricated in the off-season. You could soak the plug with some pb blaster over nite. Then put some vice grips on the pipe and try getting it off that way. Usually works!
@@GarageGear thanks!!
Love these videos!
Thanks for watching bill!
Great video JB! Firm believer in changing that oil. If nothing else….change the oil! Engines are expensive to replace. I don’t think we’ll be using ours for a while….they need the rest! What’s up for the weekend? What’s that bright ball in the sky!? Cheers neighbor!
Right On Jay! Looks like we have another week or so form them! Perhaps a bundled up bike ride tomorrow we’ll see. How about you?
JB, can you offer advice about oil or high mileage oil? I see the high mileage ones that have additional additives that help with things like keeping seals soft, etc... so, for an Ariens snow blower that's 4 years old and in central lower Michigan, does it qualify for high mileage?
Hey bear I would say no to qualifying as a high mileage snowblower. When she’s over 20 years old then we’re talking lol. Even then I wouldn’t use that oil. Haven’t seen any info regarding this helping much with anything. 5w30 full synthetic would be fine for yours! 👍good question!
@@GarageGear I trust your knowledge and I'm ordering the oil in the morning! Thank YOU so much 👍
@@324bear you got it my friend! Thanks for being a cool fan of the channel!
I changed my oil after 30 minutes,and put my snowblower away.There is absolutely no snow in my part of Southern Ontario.I still like and enjoy your videos,looking forward to more!
Weird winters we’re having Donald! Thanks for being a cool fan!
Let's see what that NEW OIL looks like after 5 hours of run time. I am curious and I bet others are too! (notice the correct 2, to, two, too)
Thanks for watching brian
Oil is cheap. Snow blowers are not.
Keep that oil clean!!
RIGHT ON PAUL! Had a guy recently tell me he bought a new battery snowblower. Said it was costing him too much to fuel up his old gas one. Made a short on this. Coming soon! Stay tuned!
@@GarageGear Hope he only has to use it for 5 minutes at a time.
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@@paulmysliborski4832 hahaha I was hoping for 4.
Thsnks. Your videos are great.
Appreciate you my friend!