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. 

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.