Abby’s Guide > Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) > Discussions > Glitter in motor oil
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CharlesW
Joined: Jan 9, 2011
Points: 76
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Re: Glitter in motor oil
Reply #1 Jan 31, 2011 4:35 pm |
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Probably only in Chinese engines. And unfortunately, I don't mean that as a smartalec answer. I own the same machine and I didn't see anything in the old oil when I changed mine. I'm beginning to think our problems with the Chinese engines have just begun.
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aa335
Joined: Nov 29, 2008
Points: 2434
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Re: Glitter in motor oil
Reply #6 Jan 31, 2011 7:27 pm |
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Probably only in Chinese engines. And unfortunately, I don't mean that as a smartalec answer. I own the same machine and I didn't see anything in the old oil when I changed mine. I'm beginning to think our problems with the Chinese engines have just begun. So far, this Chinese engine has performed better than my expectation. Fuel leaks is fairly minor, I dealt with the problem temporarily until Toro respond with a proper fix. It could be worse.
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CharlesW
Joined: Jan 9, 2011
Points: 76
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Re: Glitter in motor oil
Reply #7 Jan 31, 2011 10:35 pm |
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So far, this Chinese engine has performed better than my expectation. Fuel leaks is fairly minor, I dealt with the problem temporarily until Toro respond with a proper fix. It could be worse. The 421 has done a great job for me as well. It's my first single stage machine and so far it has been pretty impressive. Like you, I have no real complaints about the Chinese engine, no gas leak or any other problems, but I am still not as comfortable with it as I could be. FWIW, The mechanic at my local dealer told me that other than the carburetor recall, he has not had to work on any of the Toro Chinese engines. Also, none of the 20 or so 180s he did the recall on was actually leaking when they were brought in. Just a little more info, the carburetor is removed and if it looks new and pristine inside, it gets a new needle only. If the carburetor has gunk, rust. or shavings in it, a new carburetor is installed. To me, the gunk and rust sounds like classic ethanol problems. The alcohol collects moisture and that probably causes the rust. The gunk residue is also pretty common when ethanol gas is used. I can still buy "pure" gas and I avoid ethanol blends in everything I own.
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