John Deere E100 First Oil Change and Secret Upgrade?!

Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары

Well, its now overdue for its first service (dump and fill) and I should actually grease it again one of these days too. Yes, I have a family member that works for Case IH. If Case still sold lawn tractors I would have bought one. That being said I really like the look of John Deere's. Can't beat green and yellow! Also I apologize for stooping to click-bait... but I definitely appreciate your view!
Every comment helps the channel, so I certainly appreciate the feedback good or bad. That being said, a fram oil filter isn't going to kill this lawnmower engine. Its essentially just a lawnmower that you can ride that has John Deere stickers on it. You will never get all the old engine oil out during an oil change unless you are completely flushing the entire system with new oil. When I was researching different ride on lawn mower models I called my local John Deere dealership and they didn't seem too overly thrilled that John Deere even offers these small mowers and they just recommended I go to a big box store and buy it there. That was pretty surprising for me, but it gave me the impression they didn't really care to have time for small lawn "tractors". This video is meant to be half instructional and the rest a big joke for entertainment. Of course I had to google the exact oil spec, and I would never finish the oil change without the correct oil level. I'm using the correct weight and type of oil, this mower has had 3 services since filming this video and its running just fine. There are many brands of oil and oil filters and John Deere is not the only option out there. Going slightly over the service interval is not recommended but its also not going to kill the engine if it happens once in a while. Modern oils don't break down as soon as they used to, and sometimes life gets real busy on a guy. Its easy to get polarized over a brand and loyalty to a brand, but just remember folks, its just a fancy lawnmower, and its just KZread, its just entertainment. I do try to read and respond to every comment I get. If you want to teach me something i'm all ears, just keep it positive :) A service on a tiny machine like this is simple, its not an aircraft and it doesn't need to be overcomplicated.

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  • @maunalapier4939
    @maunalapier49392 жыл бұрын

    Mercy!!! I’m a 71 old farm girl and don’t know how I found you. Seriously you need to put a warning ⛔️ for us older gals because we need to be prepared for all of the HYSTERICAL LAUGHING You made my day week maybe month I’m subscribed for all your videos ⭐️🌟✨💫💥 We all need you💖 in these crazy times!!!

  • @Darren1767

    @Darren1767

    2 жыл бұрын

    Haha glad you get my humour :)

  • @bernardnoel1514
    @bernardnoel1514 Жыл бұрын

    Your trying to save a few dollars buying a cheep oil and filter, engines are very expensive good oil filters are cheap in comparison.

  • @matmanpromotions6457
    @matmanpromotions64572 жыл бұрын

    I loved the way you shook the old filter a few times to get the old oil out. then dropped it in the bucket . ha.

  • @Darren1767

    @Darren1767

    2 жыл бұрын

    Whoops! Sadly I’m more dropped oil filters than I’d like lately haha

  • @plamenplamenof3567
    @plamenplamenof356711 ай бұрын

    Lightweight is good and what did I use it for it’s a lawnmower kzread.infoUgkxTPN04aT-Qdjr_KS3ql7ng8wnU3wwsCqk also recommend Yes it is lightweight so hence not as robust as our old one. But if you take care it does the job really well.

  • @BluecollarBackcountry
    @BluecollarBackcountry Жыл бұрын

    I have a 7 year old D105 and have changed the oil many times so I'm not sure why I watched this. I'm glad I did! This was hilarious. Heck....I think I'll go change it again. Thanks ✌

  • @Darren1767

    @Darren1767

    Жыл бұрын

    I do the same thing when I’m bored and rewatch stuff just for fun.

  • @robertmirabilio5940

    @robertmirabilio5940

    11 ай бұрын

    This is definitely for a novice who has no experience in maintaining his equipment. I was bored so I watched it

  • @jklein17
    @jklein17 Жыл бұрын

    A complete oil change kit for my E140 from John Deere is around $40. It includes two quarts of oil, two spark plugs (pre gapped), oil filter, air filter and gas filter. Seems like a good cheap deal to me.

  • @Darren1767

    @Darren1767

    Жыл бұрын

    Now that is a heck of a deal! Sign me up. Is that in Canada dollars or USA?

  • @revolution51

    @revolution51

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Darren1767 Well......which is it.....? 3 months,no answer.......gee, ya think he just wants more clicks.?.......

  • @ianswift3521

    @ianswift3521

    Жыл бұрын

    not everyone has youtube reply notifications on, and why would a random youtuber want "more clicks". he doesn't get any money from claiming he gets a cheap deal on oil changes bro. lay off the stock in tin foil hats. @@revolution51

  • @nperson

    @nperson

    9 ай бұрын

    Problem is that the spark plugs do not need to be changed every oil change and you're wasting money by buying a oil change kit. It costs less than $18 for a new filter and quality oil. Spark plugs last many years. I have not put new plugs in my D130 since I bought it 10 years ago. Starts right up and runs fine. My previous lawn tractor lasted 17 years with the original plugs. These newer ignition systems are much better than in the past.

  • @markpaulin884

    @markpaulin884

    Ай бұрын

    Wow. A yearly maintenance service here is $300 to $400.

  • @EYALAVRAHAMI
    @EYALAVRAHAMI Жыл бұрын

    Well, that sounds like a great idea! Buying the cheapest oil and filter saves you 25$ a year and you can be sure that the cheap filter actually filters and the cheapest oil is lubricating exactly the way it should. A risk worth taking when a full John Deere OEM service kit cost 49$ and a full OEM Brigs kit cost 40$. Fine risk management young man!

  • @Darren1767

    @Darren1767

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks :)

  • @fortyfour6626
    @fortyfour6626 Жыл бұрын

    I made a magnet sticker for mine. I invented a generic GPS tracking company logo and put “warning-GPS tracked 24/7” anti theft systems. So far it’s worked 100% flawlessly as my JD hasn’t been stolen even once.

  • @wvmountaineer69
    @wvmountaineer693 жыл бұрын

    Good video! I don't think most people appreciate your since of humor, but I laughed throughout the video!

  • @Darren1767

    @Darren1767

    3 жыл бұрын

    I do ok with the folks around me or at work haha. I posted this in a John Deere “garden tractor” group on Facebook. Whole lotta angry folks in there but it was still entertaining. I think John Deere’s are cool but garden tractor or lawn mower it’s still just a fancy lawn mower. People take themselves too seriously 😂🤙🏼

  • @meals24u

    @meals24u

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Darren1767 man after my own heart with that sarcasm.. love it..

  • @r.williamcomm7693

    @r.williamcomm7693

    Жыл бұрын

    Anyone feeling the need to express recreational outrage would’ve wasted the that 9:43 on something far less valuable. The Fram oil filter is much more affordable than the $15 John Deere filter. Also wondering if anyone has an opinion about Amazon kits for these mowers that comes with an oil filter, air filter, fuel filter & spark plugs. For the v-twin 22hp LA 135 it’s $16 on Amazon (obviously Chinese parts) vs $60-$70 for JD parts at Home Depot.

  • @yatie2000

    @yatie2000

    Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant!!! Lol

  • @warrenbeck3922

    @warrenbeck3922

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@Darren1767 l

  • @offplanetevent
    @offplanetevent Жыл бұрын

    Rap flexible magnet strips around the oil filter for added protection. It catches all the reality big metal shavings that can cut through the filter medium making the filter useless

  • @christophersuleske1905
    @christophersuleske1905 Жыл бұрын

    Most sarcasm per minute ever in an instructional KZread video. Love it!

  • @richards5843
    @richards5843 Жыл бұрын

    I took off my ez oil filter adapter and install a kit from John Deere so I can use a regular oil ilter. Those ez off oil filters are $47.00 now up from $39.00.

  • @Darren1767

    @Darren1767

    Жыл бұрын

    Nice, I would have done the same thing!

  • @jameslomenzo1139

    @jameslomenzo1139

    10 ай бұрын

    $55 here in Middle Tennessee, I wouldn't have that piece of crap.

  • @harryhoover915
    @harryhoover915 Жыл бұрын

    I use clean oil to lubricate my filter gasket.

  • @Darren1767

    @Darren1767

    Жыл бұрын

    You can if you want to. It really doesn’t matter and just adds another step for you. All you are doing is lubricating the o ring. You shouldn’t be getting it soaked in oil. You will never get all the old engine oil out of any engine when you do an oil change. There will always be old oil left in the engine to a certain extent. People definitely have their opinions on using new oil only to lubricate the o ring but I have literally done thousands of oil changes and I can’t see how it makes a difference. Unless your oil is so heavily contaminated with metal flakes or fuel i can’t see it mattering at all.

  • @BornToFly4031
    @BornToFly403111 ай бұрын

    Dude, you are the king of sarcasm. Good job.

  • @Darren1767

    @Darren1767

    11 ай бұрын

    I musta been having a good day. Thought it would be decent to actually show people the right way to do it with a bit of humour.

  • @markb8954

    @markb8954

    12 күн бұрын

    I haven’t changed my oil or filter yet ‘cause I’m waiting for a windy day. It never gets windy in the garage. ! 😂

  • @tonytsquared5576
    @tonytsquared5576 Жыл бұрын

    Suggestion: use a sharpie to record the date and hours on your oil filter. I am on my second JD mower. The first one was 15 years old when I bought it at a garage sale and I used it for 9 years where I left it with the house when I sold it. JD #2 is now a 19 year old unit that I bought as a end of summer season repo that had 40 hours on it. Plugs every other year and new air filter, oil filter, and oil every spring. I don't put enough hours on it in a years time for the recommended maintenance cycle. I have two sets of blades and change out the sharpened and balanced blades at the oil change and lube. Replace the belt with a JD brand belt or you will get to do it again soon if you use an aftermarket belt.

  • @Darren1767

    @Darren1767

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tips there. I’ll definitely replace the belt with a jd belt like you said. I still have to sharpen or replace my blades. At my last property I was a little hard on this machine and I did some brush hogging with it so I wouldn’t be surprised if the blades are a little chipped up. I have just been ignoring the hour meter and changing the oil at the beginning of the season. It only takes me around half an hour to mow almost an acre of lawn so I don’t get a ton of hours. The summers here get very dry and you don’t have to mow for about 2 months sometimes.

  • @warrenvalentino5763
    @warrenvalentino57632 жыл бұрын

    Great video! i buy my oil filters online and two at a time (cheaper price and free shipping). i always keep a extra quart of oil on hand just in case. :)

  • @MEEMOSS77
    @MEEMOSS772 жыл бұрын

    Funnels are optional…you wanna do this on a really windy day. That’s one of the best lines I’ve heard in a while. It’s like McDonald’s…….I’m lovin’ it But seriously nice video my s100 get delivered in about 10 days can’t wait

  • @Darren1767

    @Darren1767

    2 жыл бұрын

    Haha thanks man, I hope you enjoy it! I took mine out for a pre-spring drive to the back of the property and had a coffee and watched the dogs run around. I kind of abuse mine a bit and brush hog small diameter stuff with it. Maybe one day I’ll treat it to new blades but to me it’s just a tool. It gets the job done around here :)

  • @imarokr2063
    @imarokr2063 Жыл бұрын

    The rooster was the best part of the video

  • @miragexl007
    @miragexl0072 жыл бұрын

    Just bought S130, coming this week. Going to miss my old 1974 Cub Cadet 169. No oil filter, Splash Lube. Still runs great, just tired of the little things and the rough ride. But what a beast. Never change transmission oil either. But I think this lightweight easier riding always starting, safer for my kids piece of plastic crap will do for the next few years. Lol. I'll probably stick with just the John Deere filter and oil.. And pay the extra what ten bucks once a year. So no excuse when and if this thing has issues.

  • @miragexl007

    @miragexl007

    2 жыл бұрын

    And yes, I will be getting rid of that piece of crap quick oil system that's $40 just for the filter and a third bottle or something of oil

  • @Darren1767

    @Darren1767

    2 жыл бұрын

    Mine runs fine on Canadian tire oil and fram. If anything I think the plastic axle housing is junk but you should be in the clear with a 130. Good buy. I’m still happy with mine otherwise!! Mows the lawn and it’s comfortable enough.

  • @andyandy4459
    @andyandy44592 жыл бұрын

    Can't believe I watched the end to see what his high performance tip is! 🙄🤪😅

  • @Darren1767

    @Darren1767

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same here lol thanks for the support ;)

  • @stevendiaz5731
    @stevendiaz57313 жыл бұрын

    Hey, really like the rooster in the background. I’m used to roosters waking me up in the morning.

  • @MudgunnerMechanix
    @MudgunnerMechanixАй бұрын

    I knew I sensed the military humour haha. Good video “Jimmy”. Tech tip: loosen the dipstick after you open the oil drain. Flows much faster

  • @Darren1767

    @Darren1767

    Ай бұрын

    Heck ya brother. Have a good day!

  • @mrc4910
    @mrc49102 жыл бұрын

    Interesting and very amusing! Love all your quips - I'm sure we would be very good friends.

  • @dannyhager9767
    @dannyhager9767 Жыл бұрын

    Love this guy!! You have a bright future in deadpan comedy!! Great video!! The rooster approves as well!

  • @Darren1767

    @Darren1767

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha thanks eh!

  • @robertryan2222
    @robertryan2222 Жыл бұрын

    Don't quit your day job dude!!!

  • @Darren1767

    @Darren1767

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, I think it would be foolish to leave a job with two pensions as well ;)

  • @faxmen09
    @faxmen092 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate the Canadian (?) humor. You might give the McKenzie Bros a run for their money. And the Fram filter is fine. Because it's such a low volume sales filter, it's made by someone else for Fram. Even uses metal end caps, not the Fram fiber type. Thanks for vid and the laughs.

  • @Darren1767

    @Darren1767

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh man I’ve been roasted left and right and called all kinds of ridiculous names for this video… just having a little fun haha! Glad you enjoyed. After all it’s just a lawn mower ;)

  • @dand3975

    @dand3975

    Жыл бұрын

    Would been great if "HoseHead," Bob and Doug's dog would have changed the oil.

  • @faxmen09

    @faxmen09

    Жыл бұрын

    @@dand3975 Give him a doughnut. Jelly he likes jelly. Jelly doughnut comin.

  • @fortyfour6626
    @fortyfour6626 Жыл бұрын

    Great video! We are all different in how we go about maintaining. I paid $2100 for my booger green tractor… I don’t mind spending an extra $3.20 on the designed filter. Nothing wrong with Fram but I trust JDs isn’t going to flake apart inside due to excessive heat. Also, every single filter on a new tractor is over tightened to stupid levels. I used a C clamp busting a hole it it to get the piece of shit off. JD has no good reason for that over tighten… I think they figure if one in a 100 give up and call the dealer, it’s basically an easy way to get some $100 an hour labor or some shit. Another thing I found is just buy the green plastic watering can at the dollar tree and use that as a pan… the height is perfect and the spout just by random chance rests snug on the port. Then after you empty the new oil, pour the oil in the water can in the empty jugs and throw them in the neighbors garbage. Another thing I do is stand on the side of the tractor when the oil is done flowing to get that last bit out. …. Then pour a little clean oil in to rinse down any metal fragments that are heavy at the bottom.

  • @Darren1767

    @Darren1767

    Жыл бұрын

    Funny eh. I guess a hot oil flush would work well. Again though, mower is 3 years old now and it’s running fine. I don’t think I’ve ever noticed shavings in oil. Oil always comes out looking decent. There are a few filter brands I would never use but I worked on cars for a living for around 4 years and I changed a lot of oil when I was doing that. I think fram is fine. I used to use the factory brand filters on my vehicles, I used fram, napa etc. never noticed a difference. The only time I especially go for the factory brand now is on our Toyota hybrid. I’m not gonna cheap out on a $46,000 SUV.

  • @fortyfour6626

    @fortyfour6626

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Darren1767 I’m with you there. I went way too long to my first change… I think I’m at 70 hours…. The oil was really clean. It was still hard to see on the dip stick. I owned a crapsman before the JD and it’s been night and day. The JD is hands down built so much better. I’m a bit obsessive and clean the deck and everything real well after each cut ( being in FL, the grass will rot a deck so fast it’s crazy) . I just hit all the grease points and got new blades for the hell of it. I swapped the headlight bulbs out for multicolored LED for no good reason too ( grandson thinks it’s cool as hell… when on the green setting it looks fun). The only issue I’ve had was because I let the idiot neighbor use it. That s100 just isn’t made for long heavy grass. I heard him stalling it out but just cringed and let him finish his lawn. Next time I went to use it the belt snapped. I know he stretched that shit. Oh, and one of the deck pins and washer popped off and I was running it for a good 50 yards before I looked back and noticed the deck was digging into the ground on the right side. It looked like DJ Jazzy Jeff’s hair all slanted. I was surprised I didn’t hear it even notice right away the deck was dragging on one side.

  • @Starman2440
    @Starman24402 жыл бұрын

    Well done! A Wal Mart Super Tech ST3614 oil filter fits & works---it is a bit taller, but easier to remove with a filter cap wrench--cost was $3.00.

  • @The2012waiting

    @The2012waiting

    2 жыл бұрын

    Fram 3614 in any 3 tiers also fit, will need little bit extra oil

  • @mikiwessel262

    @mikiwessel262

    8 ай бұрын

    You beat me to it.

  • @chreschres512
    @chreschres512 Жыл бұрын

    I bursted out laughing when you said to pour it on windy day. That cracked me!

  • @Darren1767

    @Darren1767

    Жыл бұрын

    Obviously o would never recommend pouring oil on your driveway ;)

  • @jeffhodgson588
    @jeffhodgson588 Жыл бұрын

    Love the roster in tha back ground i think he was laughing too😂

  • @Darren1767

    @Darren1767

    Жыл бұрын

    Hopefully ;)

  • @user-ut9nb8rw1o
    @user-ut9nb8rw1oАй бұрын

    I have a E100 and it takes a little over 1 quart. I usually dump a full quart and then tweek it a bit.

  • @JohnFarnham-dn4fo
    @JohnFarnham-dn4fo11 ай бұрын

    Works GREAT! I am incredibly happy with this purchase.

  • @Darren1767

    @Darren1767

    11 ай бұрын

    Yahoo!

  • @DanielMeyer-ls5ph
    @DanielMeyer-ls5ph5 ай бұрын

    International Harvester used to make the Cub Cadet. No more, My John Deere SB14 self propelled mower is 28 years old and doesn’t burn oil. John Deere filters and Amsoil

  • @jalonstraker6104
    @jalonstraker61043 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂😂 I could watch this everyday and laugh but you did do everything correctly 👍🏾

  • @Darren1767

    @Darren1767

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha thanks. I dunno if it was dry humour? Canadian satire? I always double check parts compatability and oil weight/type etc. ya I totally cheaped out and went with Canadian tires house brand oil and a dirty orange filter but that lawn mower runs like a top and I would never purposely harm my equipment or vehicles. Too costly haha

  • @TroyCook-vd6qu
    @TroyCook-vd6quАй бұрын

    A rider usually takes 1.5 quart of oil. But double check your owners manual or JD website to be sure. Some models vary.

  • @BE242_CH2
    @BE242_CH2 Жыл бұрын

    00:41 I had to eat a whole tub to do this 🤣👆

  • @Darren1767

    @Darren1767

    Жыл бұрын

    Took one for the team there I suppose… ;)

  • @miragexl007
    @miragexl0072 жыл бұрын

    hmm. planning on s130 come spring...and glad to find out about that Quick Oil filter piece of crap...and the swap out kit.

  • @Darren1767

    @Darren1767

    2 жыл бұрын

    YES!!! I would totally put that kit on it. Luckily the base model came with the normal oil change setup… if I did it again i’d probably go 120 or above just for the better transmission. But all in all mine is good enough

  • @JoshsGreenGarage
    @JoshsGreenGarage2 жыл бұрын

    Very much enjoyed the humor haha!

  • @xballplayer4556
    @xballplayer45562 жыл бұрын

    I suggest you cross check the number on the factory filter for exact number and filter from Fran and see which fram is correct filter

  • @Darren1767

    @Darren1767

    2 жыл бұрын

    It is the correct Fram. Engine runs fine. I just like to double check the threads and gasket before I put anything on. There’s always room for mistakes at the factory. I’m also looking for rust if it’s been on the shelf for too long etc.

  • @QBRX
    @QBRX5 ай бұрын

    Hey, you do things just like me, except I have 35 hours on mine and haven't changed the oil. I guess I'll do that this spring.

  • @timdolan4840
    @timdolan48402 жыл бұрын

    Great sense of humor!!!

  • @kodak_jack
    @kodak_jack4 ай бұрын

    Find a scrap piece of sheet metal and make yourself a guard that will guide the oil away from the frame when changing the filter.

  • @Darren1767

    @Darren1767

    4 ай бұрын

    When I filmed this video I was in such a rush, that is a smart idea. I have a lot more free time now compared to a few years ago :)

  • @gmdeutsch
    @gmdeutsch Жыл бұрын

    Good job on the instructions… funny too!

  • @imogenbrown6290
    @imogenbrown62902 жыл бұрын

    I've always said u Canadians are just Aussies with a funny accent. Great job mate and thanks for the laughs. (But next time we wanna see the rowdy Roosta in there somewhere )

  • @Darren1767

    @Darren1767

    2 жыл бұрын

    Haha that’s an honour that I accept ;)

  • @Darren1767

    @Darren1767

    2 жыл бұрын

    I do have a whole pile of other videos and some with chickens, but they don’t seem to be as popular :)

  • @ms.p5311
    @ms.p53112 жыл бұрын

    Thx for the humor!! I just purchased a 2022 S100. Going to fire it up tomorrow. Also, loved the crowing 🐓. Another thing, have you had any issues with the deck belt flying off?

  • @Darren1767

    @Darren1767

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey, Thanks! I just put out a “2 year later review” kinda video. No, I haven’t had any issues with that. One time, maybe twice I engaged the PTO and it didn’t go, but I just cycled it again and it was fine. It’s been running fine, no transmission issues so far. I just really need to get the blades off for a sharpening due to me being dumb and hitting a couple rocks and bush hogging little trees/very small land clearing of bushes etc. that it’s not made for.

  • @davehoward2791

    @davehoward2791

    Жыл бұрын

    I have a 2021 S100 and the deck belt broke on it at about 3 hours. Bought a new one and it broke at 7 hrs. Hauled it into the dealer and they found it had a seized idler pulley. Replaced it under warranty along with a new belt and it’s been running fine ever since. Think I have about 20 hrs on it now, we love it.

  • @ciphercode2298

    @ciphercode2298

    Жыл бұрын

    When engaging and disengaging the pto,make sure you're around half throttle. Doing it at full throttle is hard on the belt and pulleys. It can cause the belt to jump off or even break

  • @jameslomenzo1139

    @jameslomenzo1139

    10 ай бұрын

    ​@ciphercode2298 that is correct. I don't know why so many people over look that.

  • @ericgautreaux1752
    @ericgautreaux1752 Жыл бұрын

    Love the tip at the end.😄

  • @Darren1767

    @Darren1767

    Жыл бұрын

    Congrats, you are person #1 to like this video haha

  • @VPOL2112
    @VPOL21122 жыл бұрын

    Need to change my oil but it's not windy enough. Maybe tomorrow?

  • @Darren1767

    @Darren1767

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hahahah that is key

  • @marywilson2128
    @marywilson21282 жыл бұрын

    How do I put the trans belt back on it slipped off it's brand new

  • @Darren1767

    @Darren1767

    2 жыл бұрын

    Go check out “Steve’s small engine saloon” on KZread. Check his channel out he has a bunch of John Deere riding lawn mower videos and I remember one about grease fittings on the shafts that hold the belts. That may help you. Other than that I’m not sure. I haven’t touched the deck other than cleaning it. Good luck to ya though!!

  • @Dstromb232
    @Dstromb2322 жыл бұрын

    My filter was on so tight that I tore it off the base of the filter. I called John Deere and they said they put it on tight to keep from being stolen or loosen up at the store.

  • @Darren1767

    @Darren1767

    2 жыл бұрын

    Crazy eh! The Lowe’s store I bought mine from said they have to remove batteries etc for the same reason on their display models

  • @Dstromb232

    @Dstromb232

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Darren1767 Thanks

  • @immoegreen200

    @immoegreen200

    Жыл бұрын

    It sure worked!!!😂😂😂

  • @Rat-Builder
    @Rat-Builder Жыл бұрын

    I am a retired heavy equipment mechanic, and I want to point out a couple things. The first one is using that Fram oil filter. Those are the most cheaply made oil filters. I personally use JD filters. I also use Amsoil oil. I use it in all of my vehicles. Wix makes good filters. Do some research about oil filters. You will be amazed. I buy all of my parts from the JD dealer. After-market parts are questionable at times. The JD stuff is better in my opinion. For years I was a field mechanic for Caterpillar, and that is where I learned about the price that the equipment owner sometimes pays when they use cheap parts. The engine oil is the single most important part of preventive maintenance. My JD lawn tractor also came with that goofy "quick change" oil filter set up. I changed that out at the first oil change. Changing out that expensive oil filter, but leaving 2/3 of the engine oil in the engine is dumb by my opinion. I also did not like the drain pipe cap that came with the JD kit. It was not positive enough for me. I just used a piece of pipe and a pipe cap. If that little plastic cap jiggles off, the engine will be toast in a very short time.

  • @kurtcameron723

    @kurtcameron723

    Жыл бұрын

    That is spot on..The basic Fram filter is junk.

  • @jdsnapp

    @jdsnapp

    11 ай бұрын

    Amsoil is top notch.

  • @onodacops
    @onodacops2 жыл бұрын

    Now if I can get that darn E100 belt to stay on ! Any tips for that ? :)

  • @Darren1767

    @Darren1767

    2 жыл бұрын

    Someone else just asked me about this haha! I wish I knew, but go on KZread and check out Steve’s small engine saloon. The guy drinks wayyy too much but he is a wisdom carrier! He’s saved my butt a lot.

  • @joeblow5154

    @joeblow5154

    2 жыл бұрын

    In my experience from the last 30+ years usually one of the deck pulleys isn't sitting horizontal or parallel to the deck. I've had the idler pulley bracket bend and derails the belt every time.

  • @denvertolle235

    @denvertolle235

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm having problems with my e 100 belt also I noticed the idler pulley was bent so I straighten it didn't help can't figure out what I'm doing wrong might go to KZread Steve's small engine repair thank guys for the info

  • @ms.p5311

    @ms.p5311

    2 жыл бұрын

    Saw a guy on KZread who put a 1inch smaller belt on, it solved the issue.

  • @ciphercode2298

    @ciphercode2298

    Жыл бұрын

    When engaging and disengaging your pto do it at half throttle,that often helps

  • @manandatractor
    @manandatractor Жыл бұрын

    Spends a minute carefully emptying the oil out the old filter then throws the oil filter into the oil bucket 😂

  • @Darren1767

    @Darren1767

    Жыл бұрын

    I done gone and goofed up lol! Darn butterfingers. Every comment helps, I know my content is barely half decent at best but I need 100 more subscribers to monetize ;) even if you hate my channel everything helps. Have a great day!

  • @rutniktrainer
    @rutniktrainerАй бұрын

    You can use a long funnel to get the oil into your drain pan.

  • @markb8954

    @markb8954

    12 күн бұрын

    Even a short funnel.

  • @andymainit8625
    @andymainit86253 жыл бұрын

    Best Tutorial ever!!

  • @rayriley3366
    @rayriley33662 жыл бұрын

    I wasn’t sure why he said it was important to wear gloves “Because you never know what you will track in with your BOOTS?😜

  • @Darren1767

    @Darren1767

    2 жыл бұрын

    I was mindlessly rambling and attempting humour but ya man. 3 dogs, cows, goats, etc. you never know what’s on them there floor boards 🤦🏻‍♂️

  • @silverstuff54
    @silverstuff542 жыл бұрын

    I desperately need one of the stickers you showed us at the end of the video. Where can I get one?

  • @Darren1767

    @Darren1767

    2 жыл бұрын

    Amazon hahaha

  • @marianneciovacco8565
    @marianneciovacco8565 Жыл бұрын

    My JD E100 smokes when I start it, is that the oil? I've clocked 11 hrs and no maintenance...

  • @Darren1767

    @Darren1767

    Жыл бұрын

    If I were you I would talk to the store you got it from and see what they are willing to do about it. Assuming you park it indoors that is not normal. Mines 3 years old and never smokes

  • @marianneciovacco8565

    @marianneciovacco8565

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Darren1767 will do, thanks.

  • @Darren1767

    @Darren1767

    Жыл бұрын

    @@marianneciovacco8565 sorry I can’t be of more help, too hard to offer advice without seeing it

  • @MudgunnerMechanix

    @MudgunnerMechanix

    Ай бұрын

    It’s the crappy Briggs engine they put in it. It’s probably the valves out of adjustment. Easy fix

  • @pyroman49wedd86
    @pyroman49wedd862 жыл бұрын

    Same way with the grease you better keep that receipt to prove you have been greasing bearings. If it’s under warranty

  • @Darren1767

    @Darren1767

    2 жыл бұрын

    I don’t do that at all. Can’t be bothered

  • @briandillard8125
    @briandillard8125 Жыл бұрын

    Case IH sticker was the best part. FARMALL for life.

  • @Darren1767

    @Darren1767

    Жыл бұрын

    Hasn’t let me down yet

  • @jimnyman7919
    @jimnyman79192 жыл бұрын

    How do you remove rear wheel on John Deere d.110.

  • @Darren1767

    @Darren1767

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’ve never had to do that. Google is your friend though. I would remove the dust cap that’s on the end of the axle and there should probably be a nut to unscrew there. It probably has a cotter pin so you’ll likely need a cotter pin and a socket w/ratchet. Again I’ve never done it on these before but it looks like that may be the case.

  • @jimnyman7919

    @jimnyman7919

    2 жыл бұрын

    No nut no cotter pin?

  • @ourv9603
    @ourv9603 Жыл бұрын

    So to keep up with John Deere, Case & IH had to partner up to come up with 1 whole whit? !

  • @Darren1767

    @Darren1767

    Жыл бұрын

    I like both brands, it would have been really cool to buy a case lawn tractor but I guess they stopped making them years ago. On a serious note though, this lawn mower is still running great and does it’s job well for the entry model. It’s comfortable too.

  • @prostreetgsxr
    @prostreetgsxr9 ай бұрын

    Using dirty oil to lubricate the O-ring on your new oil filter. I have been doing it wrong. I always use clean oil.

  • @Darren1767

    @Darren1767

    9 ай бұрын

    It really doesn’t matter. The dirty oil was just in your engine, the o ring stops the engine oil from leaking out, if there was any contamination it would be microscopic. Pretty much every car dealership or mechanic shop will do it the way I did it. You never get all the engine oil out of a motor unless you drop the pan and flush the entire motor.

  • @prostreetgsxr

    @prostreetgsxr

    9 ай бұрын

    Using dirty oil on a clean filter is just dumb. Real mechanics do not do this. Trust me lol

  • @jesseyb87
    @jesseyb872 жыл бұрын

    😂😂 great video man

  • @joeybutcher6571
    @joeybutcher65712 жыл бұрын

    Cross thread works better than lock tight

  • @Darren1767

    @Darren1767

    2 жыл бұрын

    If you can’t grip it, strip it ;)

  • @MudgunnerMechanix

    @MudgunnerMechanix

    Ай бұрын

    Newfie Lock tight

  • @patpeacock8150
    @patpeacock8150 Жыл бұрын

    Would been a lits easier just use your belt to break the oil filter lose if you can't do it by hand

  • @Darren1767

    @Darren1767

    Жыл бұрын

    I used to be a mechanic, I like this style oil filter wrench. I put it on backwards like a noob at first though which did not help me haha! It’s been years, I don’t wrench much anymore

  • @allynevans6
    @allynevans62 жыл бұрын

    Does the filter have the magnet in it like the John deere brand , nope prolly not .

  • @Darren1767

    @Darren1767

    2 жыл бұрын

    It’s a fancy lawn mower, not a race car. Keep calm

  • @wildbill23c

    @wildbill23c

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Darren1767 But you added that sticker to the back for more power, so...now its a race mower HAHA!!! With my lawn tractor I change the oil/filter once a year regardless of hours of use, and I use the OEM filter, but after the last filter I bought and seeing the Kohler engine oil is now $11 a quart, my lawn tractor will now be getting the standard off the shelf at the parts store oil that I put in my trucks LOL...I'll just add the additional bottle of ZDDP additive which is about the only difference between regular engine oil like Valvoline, Penzoil, etc. None of today's regular engine oils have ZDDP in them, which is needed to keep push rod engines from destroying the cam lobes.

  • @TammyClair
    @TammyClair2 жыл бұрын

    OMG, I want to do this, but I'm not good at reading sarcasm, sooo... Thanks, and I'll just to be safe check another video. I've never done this and too nervous to get the jokes. I'll return and enjoy the jokes. Sad enough I realized you were joking only when you said, do the oil change on a windy day.... LoL, then I knew.. But, I insist I'll learn to service my mower myself. Thank you.

  • @Darren1767

    @Darren1767

    2 жыл бұрын

    Whatever works for you :)

  • @ianwilson7637
    @ianwilson76372 жыл бұрын

    Why is it that all brand new John Deere mowers have their oil filter tightened WAY too much?

  • @Darren1767

    @Darren1767

    2 жыл бұрын

    No idea. I did have the wrench backwards at first there but it was super tight. Totally unnecessary eh?

  • @ianwilson7637

    @ianwilson7637

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Darren1767 Yup, I actually drove a metal rasp through my oil filter in order to get leverage to twist it off, and it snapped the rasp! That's almost a half-inch of metal! I decided to use the rasp when it felt like my overpriced screwdriver was going to snap!

  • @captainhiltz73
    @captainhiltz73 Жыл бұрын

    Pro Tip: Add flames

  • @immoegreen200

    @immoegreen200

    Жыл бұрын

    And mag wheels!!!

  • @JohnDoe-ef3wo
    @JohnDoe-ef3wo Жыл бұрын

    John Deere will put their name on anything nowadays!

  • @OldSchool1947
    @OldSchool19472 ай бұрын

    Informative and hilarious!

  • @Diesel9
    @Diesel92 жыл бұрын

    You are soo funny 😆

  • @pyroman49wedd86
    @pyroman49wedd862 жыл бұрын

    Also if you modify anything you better change it back . It will void your warranty if they find out.

  • @Darren1767

    @Darren1767

    Жыл бұрын

    I’ll be sure to remove the case sticker if my lawn mower needs a warranty repair :)

  • @pyroman49wedd86

    @pyroman49wedd86

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Darren1767 Hopefully it won’t leave a sticky residue. They may see it

  • @Darren1767

    @Darren1767

    Жыл бұрын

    @@pyroman49wedd86 haha

  • @terrapinflyer273
    @terrapinflyer2732 жыл бұрын

    That sticker on a JD 😂

  • @prmath
    @prmath2 жыл бұрын

    Canadian roosters sound the same as ours….😄🐔

  • @Darren1767

    @Darren1767

    2 жыл бұрын

    Haha an American lady once told me “we’re all Americans, North Americans” if only your immigration folks would see it that way ;) you guys are missing some tax paying health care workers ;)

  • @prmath

    @prmath

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Darren1767 partner, I am SOOOOOO Ashamed of this present administration, I wouldn’t even admit my country on the last cruise😱😢😱

  • @Darren1767

    @Darren1767

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@prmath no better in Canada right now. Our freedoms are being eroded like crazy sadly. Nothing we can do about it.

  • @prmath

    @prmath

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Darren1767 vote ?

  • @G56AG
    @G56AG2 жыл бұрын

    It is important to note that you should not use latex gloves around oil, oil deteriorates the latex rubber, the polyurethane gloves are popular and work great, most any material other than latex should work fine. Used motor has all kinds of heavy metals and other substances that can cause serious illness. The gloves used in the video were fine.

  • @terrapinflyer273

    @terrapinflyer273

    2 жыл бұрын

    I did not know that... Was about to use some blue gloves I got from work to do some mower maintenance. Not sure if they're latex or not, but gonna assume they are. Thanks!

  • @Darren1767

    @Darren1767

    Жыл бұрын

    It was just whatever was “cheap” at the time. I usually buy my gloves from Costco or an auto parts store.

  • @SLJ2137694

    @SLJ2137694

    Жыл бұрын

    Real men don’t wear sissy gloves!

  • @Just1American1966

    @Just1American1966

    Жыл бұрын

    @@terrapinflyer273 If you work in healthcare, they're probably nitrile, as many patients have latex allergies. Nitrile gloves are good to go.

  • @teesaeed6529
    @teesaeed652911 ай бұрын

    It looks like that i missed the secret'' UPGRADE'" could you please hightlight it thanks

  • @runit5772
    @runit5772 Жыл бұрын

    Typical ordinary guy self taught.. if it blows up, might need a new battery rite!! Bwahaha🤣😂😆😁 I'd crack open a case of beers and help him fix anything any day..🤣🤣🤣🥳

  • @michaelwhiting668
    @michaelwhiting668 Жыл бұрын

    Great channel.

  • @Darren1767

    @Darren1767

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks brother! I sometimes feel like it’s all over the place, and I don’t quite have a proper focus for it yet but I appreciate your feedback. I don’t plan on ever being a “proper” KZreadr with this. I have a normal job and too much going on to put the effort in to make good $$ doing this. 138 more subscribers till I may be able to monetize though

  • @God_is_my_savior-316
    @God_is_my_savior-316 Жыл бұрын

    Please list the parts in the description.

  • @pyroman49wedd86
    @pyroman49wedd862 жыл бұрын

    If it’s still under warranty you better keep receipts to prove you have done maintenance.

  • @Darren1767

    @Darren1767

    2 жыл бұрын

    I don’t keep the receipts.

  • @pyroman49wedd86

    @pyroman49wedd86

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Darren1767 well good luck if you have warranty work done

  • @Darren1767

    @Darren1767

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@pyroman49wedd86 buddy, it’s a lawn Deere. She’s green n yellow. I’m not scared.

  • @ht24d64
    @ht24d6413 күн бұрын

    John Deere green just means “more money”

  • @ldean-du5im
    @ldean-du5im Жыл бұрын

    What’s the upgrade?

  • @Darren1767

    @Darren1767

    Жыл бұрын

    You caught me, sorry :)

  • @cooperbrower4688
    @cooperbrower46882 жыл бұрын

    Where did you get the chicken CD that you have playing

  • @Darren1767

    @Darren1767

    2 жыл бұрын

    It was about 150 chickens

  • @williamodom2698
    @williamodom26982 жыл бұрын

    Saving a couple of bucks on an oil filter is not worth a blown engine

  • @Darren1767

    @Darren1767

    2 жыл бұрын

    It’s fine

  • @memesreview5675
    @memesreview56752 жыл бұрын

    Try Turing the where to fit the tub in

  • @Darren1767

    @Darren1767

    2 жыл бұрын

    Try turning the wheel to fit the tub in? That would just make too much sense but when you’re already there why not just keep struggling? Makes for average entertainment.

  • @memesreview5675

    @memesreview5675

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Darren1767 your video was fun to watch

  • @cooperbrower4688
    @cooperbrower46882 жыл бұрын

    Torque the filter till it strips then back it off half a turn

  • @Darren1767

    @Darren1767

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha

  • @cooperbrower4688

    @cooperbrower4688

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Darren1767 I just bought a 2022 S100 , that's why I watched your video , I subscribed because your sarcastic since of humor , we really need that now days , I went to Harbor Freight looking for a wiring harness lubricating tool they thought I was nuts , what brand is yours

  • @cooperbrower4688

    @cooperbrower4688

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Darren1767 I think I found your wire lube tool , is yours a spiller ?

  • @blackdeath5026
    @blackdeath5026 Жыл бұрын

    John Deere recommends every 50 hrs for oil change, i own several and it has always been 50 hrs

  • @Darren1767

    @Darren1767

    Жыл бұрын

    Ya, I think I went over the service hours on this one. It’s not going to magically kill it if you go over even by a few hours. But of course it’s smarter to stick to the maintenance schedule they give us.

  • @misterl2875
    @misterl2875 Жыл бұрын

    You should ALWAYS lube your electrical wires during EVERY oil change.

  • @Darren1767

    @Darren1767

    Жыл бұрын

    I just recently did another dump and fill on this lawn mower with the exact same oil and filter, for some reason the way I parked it this time it didn’t make a mess on the wires! ;)

  • @mr-pm4rz
    @mr-pm4rz Жыл бұрын

    Now that's a sense of humor.

  • @Rydrdg
    @Rydrdg Жыл бұрын

    Lol great attitude 👌

  • @Arivmario
    @Arivmario Жыл бұрын

    Great video and awesome sarcasm 👍👍👍

  • @mrbubetube
    @mrbubetube3 жыл бұрын

    nah, should have put a Kubota sticker on it

  • @Darren1767

    @Darren1767

    3 жыл бұрын

    My grandpa ran kubota tractors. He babied them but seemed to be nice too

  • @michaelprosperity3420
    @michaelprosperity3420 Жыл бұрын

    Can I use a coffee ☕ filter to save money?

  • @Darren1767

    @Darren1767

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha I have a hundred of them

  • @AmyTyler22
    @AmyTyler222 жыл бұрын

    I guess the glass is always empty in your little world, even while you watch it being filled.

  • @Darren1767

    @Darren1767

    2 жыл бұрын

    I truly do not understand, the only glasses in this video were on my face 🤣

  • @sspm3504

    @sspm3504

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Darren1767 😂

  • @lgstrombolli
    @lgstrombolli10 ай бұрын

    First off, oil filters are made for a specific purposes. Motor vehicle filters are not made for riding lawnmowers...

  • @Darren1767

    @Darren1767

    10 ай бұрын

    Don’t worry, I cross referenced the part number at the store… that filter is made for this lawn mower. It’s a lawn mower my good sir. Not a Ferrari. 3 years later and she still cuts the grass like the day she was new.

  • @meals24u
    @meals24u2 жыл бұрын

    Bruh, you gotta be Canadian 🧐🤣 The vibes are dead give away! I was SURE you’d say checking the dipstick was optional.. 🤣🤣 but nope.. *Speaking of, we got a lot oil, but it’s in Ab and the Dipstick is in Ottawa!* Have a good Day 🤝

  • @Darren1767

    @Darren1767

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yep 100% Canadian Eh? I was watching a home reno channel out of the Ottawa area called "Reality Renovision" and the creator, Jeff, said something I liked... He was going on about people making fun of him for saying "level" instead of "plumb or level" and he just said, "I'm Canadian, We're a little weird." Totally describes it. Most of his viewers are American, as are mine. :)

  • @aveysegal2667
    @aveysegal2667 Жыл бұрын

    Ok u made me laugh 😂

  • @hamb7260
    @hamb726010 ай бұрын

    I would recommend tipping the lawnmower to its right to drain all the oil in the engine. Otherwise, great video.

  • @pathfinderon22s
    @pathfinderon22s Жыл бұрын

    that mower takes 1.45-1.5 litres

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