John Deere Easy Change Oil Filter Stops Messy Oil Changes
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You can change your lawn tractor oil in 30 seconds with John Deere’s Easy Change Oil Filter.
John Deere has taken the mess out of changing the oil on your lawn tractor with its easy change oil filter.
No More Draining the Oil
The real change with John Deere’s Easy Change Oil Filter is that you no longer have to drain the oil to replace the filter. Instead the John Deere Easy Change oil filter gets the job done in 30 seconds with a quarter turn of the filter.
How the John Deer Easy Change Oil Filter Works
The Easy Change oil filter removes the captured contaminants and replaces about .8 qt of the engine oil. Oil doesn’t need to be drained from the engine.
How Often Do You Need to Change Your Lawn Mower Oil Filter?
Owners should change the filter every 25 hours or once a year. Those inclined to doing oil changes by draining the oil and replacing the filter can continue to do as they have done for years if they don’t want to use the new filter. Check out our lawn tractor maintenance tips to keep yours running at its best.
What Models Does the Oil Filter Work On
John Deere is introducing this filter on its 100 series lawn tractors.
Find the John Deere Easy Change oil filter for $40 at The Home Depot.
2018 Lawn Tractors Best in DIY
We found 21 lawn tractors in the $1,100 to $2,200 price range and chose these four models as good representatives of the price levels within that range. But don’t limit your shopping to these machines. The manufacturers of these lawn tractor models all make others within your price range. And you'll want to empty out the gas in your lawn tractors before winter, and be sure to check out these other crucial winterizing tips.
Troy-Bilt TB Bronco
Cost: $1,199 This very affordable Troy-Bilt 42-in. lawn tractor (13AK78BS011) cuts and rides like the more expensive models we tested. The 19-hp Kohler engine is powerful enough to handle hills. The CVT transmission worked flawlessly, but you must manually shift from forward to reverse. That’s not a problem if you cut long swaths, but if you had to do much maneuvering around trees or at the end of a path, it could get old fast. It’s a lot of machine for the price. And if your lawn tractor blades are dull, be sure to sharpen them twice a season to get the best cut.
Poulan Pro PP20VA46
Cost: $1,399 The Poulan PRO cuts a wide path (46 in.) and has a powerful two-cylinder 20-hp Briggs & Stratton engine. The CVT transmission operates with a rocker-style foot pedal, so you don’t have to operate a shift lever to switch from forward to reverse. The deck engagement lever is located near the steering wheel, which makes it easy to operate without diverting your attention. It’s a great machine if you need a wider cutting path but are watching your dough. Check out these other riding lawn mower reviews.
Cub Cadet XT1-LT42
Cost: $1,499 This 42-in. Cub Cadet has electronic fuel injection, which eliminates many starting problems associated with ethanol fuel. Plus, it’s more efficient, providing a 25 percent gas savings. The hydrostatic transmission is smooth, and the mow-in-reverse feature just requires turning the key. The fuel level windows let you check the tank without popping the hood, and the hour meter keeps track of run-times. Overall, a very solid machine for a reasonable price. Check out these lawn tractor maintenance tips to prevent expensive repairs in the future.
