Winterization?


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Posted by D Sherman [72.47.9.228] on Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 15:34:04 :

In Reply to: Gas in oil??? (long) posted by Joe in NH [216.177.19.210] on Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 12:48:10 :

As others have mentioned, the fuel pump is the most likely culprit, but I remembered advice in an old TM about diluting the oil with gas for winter operations. So, quoting from TM9-2855, "Operation and Maintenance of Ordnance Materiel in Extreme Cold (0 to -65 F)"

6.28.d
(1) When system is clean fill with engine oil (OE 10) in the amount specified in the applicable operator's manual.

(2) Dilute engine oil by adding 1-1/2 quarts of gasoline for each 5 quarts of crankcase oil capacity.
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It goes on to emphasize that you put the usual amount of oil in, and then add gas to a higher level and mark the higher level on the dipstick. Then you check frequently and top off the crankcase with gas as needed to compensate for evaporation.




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