Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

I changed the engine oil in a Toro 421Q snowblower.  First time at 2.5 hours, then again at 5 hours, per the manual recommendation.  I noticed both times there are glitter specs in the oil.  The engine is a Loncin 163cc engine.  Is it normal to continue seeing glitter specs at the second oil change? 

My other engine is a Honda GX340 which I changed the oil a couple times since new and did not see any glitter. 

Yeah, I'm not to worried about it  It does seem odd that i can still see it after second oil change.

So are you done blowing the snow or the wind is going to give you some more work tomorrow?

MN_Runner wrote:
It's done. 

I feel bad for my sister in law as her family lives in Naperville and they don't have a blower. 

fleetfoot wrote:

Exactly. Not only is it bad fuel, it makes zero economic sense on many levels.

Does the glitter stick to a magnet?....

magnetic= iron  (bearings and steel walled cylinders or crankshaft/crank gears)

no sticky means = Aluminum rod or aluminum case material or aluminum cylinder material...

If it is REAL glitter,  It may have came off your hands after touching that stripper at the club.....

Good Luck,

Friiy

friiy wrote:
I'll try to assess the glitter origin after a few more oil changes to diagnose potential problems.  I assume after some use and oil changes, the glitter will be flushed out and won't see anymore new particles.

If the real glitter came from touching stripper at the club, that's a lot glitter and I'm sure I won't have time to post here or snowblow the driveway.  :)  In any case, I have no recollection of such activity, Senator! 

Wasn't me.  Just looked like me. 

I've always like that one!

AA335,

If you don't change your oil so often then you may not see any glitter. If you see glitter later, what are you going to do, ask for your money back? I know you are in love with your 441Q so if it is a true love then you will love that Toro whether she spits more glitter out next time or a year later.

MN_Runner wrote:

We will cross that bridge when we get there. In retrospect I should have a pre-nup stating that blowing is mandatory, glitter not acceptable.

Seriously, if I still see glitter and it's still working the same or better than new, I will put the issue behind me.  I still have the factory warranty in case the engine blows up.  It's not like I am plagued with OCD.  And it's not like Toro will deny my warranty for changing oil more often than recommended.