Thanks for this video. The manual for my Honda engine (GCV-160) on my Troy Bilt 27-ton splitter said I'd have to tilt the engine (and therefore the heavy splitter too) to drain the old oil from the fill port. That didn't seem right, so I investigated online and found that there is an oil drain plug, as you demonstrate in your video. Whew, what a relief! FYI, the manual says to replace 12 to 13 1/2 ounces of oil on a refill, though it seems you did fine with your 16 ounces (one pint). It also said to use 10W-30 SYNTHETIC oil, which I bought. It's more expensive than non-synthetic oil, but I guess it'll work a little better and/or last a little longer before breaking down. I always err on the side of using the best (highest octane) gas and oil in all my small engines in case it makes a difference in performance and longevity. By the way, this Troy Bilt splitter is awesome. I bought mine used and have split about 100 cords with it over four years (I sell firewood as a side hobby), and it's never failed to slice through anything I've put under it. And the Honda engine always starts on the first pull.
Thanks for taking the time to comment Barry. I appreciate your feedback. I think I will warm up the engine and put the tire next to the engine up on a 2X4 next time so the oil drains a little easier. I agree, the Honda engine on this splitter is great. One pull and it starts.
Thank you Robert. My splitter did not have the Oil Weight label but I got the info needed within the first minute! Form-a-funnel was neat as well. Cheers.
Hello Robert! I like that Form-A-Funnel. Pretty nifty idea when working on lawn and garden tractors and small other engines. Seems they always design the oil drains as an afterthought. Cheers! Whipple
It's a handy tool when you're trying to keep it from becoming a mess. Next time I change the oil on the splitter I think I will put a 1x6 under the tire to make the oil come out quicker.
Thanks Joe. Change that oil once a year and that engine will last a long time. The Honda engines are very reliable. Thanks for watching and commenting.
I have the same splitter/engine. The manual says to check the oil level you put the dipstick in but don't screw it in. Just push it in. That's probably why it showed full even though you were still an ounce shy.
Thanks for that information - I no longer have the manual. I sold this splitter, and then bought it back and the manual was not returned when I got it back.
@@botabob Ditto on the dipstick comment. If you want to reference the owner's manual, here's the electronic version- logsplitterplans.com/manuals/troybilt/troy-bilt-log-splitter-27-ton.pdf I just replaced the engin on mine due to a 74 year old's mistake. Don't make the same one because the engine was discontinued but they came up with a replacement model that I was informed is discontinued.
This was an early video. You are not wrong. Sometimes I search for words. The great RUclips guys make it look easy, but they rarely respond to comments. And if they do respond, it's like an assistant responding. It's a lot harder then it looks for us mere mortals. Thanks for watching and commenting. Enjoy the Journey - Cheers
This is an old video - it's the very first log splitter I purchased - I actually sold the splitter to my uncle and bought it back from him - I have since purchased the Wolfe Ridge 28 Pro log splitter - I have some plans for this little guy (I hope) - I have 30 hours on the Wolfe Ridge now, and will do the 100 hour hydraulic oil change when that time comes - thanks for watching and commenting
@@botabob Thank YOU Bob for the tip on the forma funnel!!! I too have a troybuilt splitter with the Honda engine, it is just configured a little differently. Regardless that tip will make it nearly mess free. I really don't undertand why these small engine companies don't design these engines to be a little easier to service with less mess!!!
Thank you for the heads up - fortunately, I gave that log splitter away - Not to worry, I did not overfill the log splitter motor and it is doing fine - I sincerely appreciate the feedback and thank you for watching and commenting - enjoy the journey - cheers
Thanks for this video. The manual for my Honda engine (GCV-160) on my Troy Bilt 27-ton splitter said I'd have to tilt the engine (and therefore the heavy splitter too) to drain the old oil from the fill port. That didn't seem right, so I investigated online and found that there is an oil drain plug, as you demonstrate in your video. Whew, what a relief! FYI, the manual says to replace 12 to 13 1/2 ounces of oil on a refill, though it seems you did fine with your 16 ounces (one pint). It also said to use 10W-30 SYNTHETIC oil, which I bought. It's more expensive than non-synthetic oil, but I guess it'll work a little better and/or last a little longer before breaking down. I always err on the side of using the best (highest octane) gas and oil in all my small engines in case it makes a difference in performance and longevity. By the way, this Troy Bilt splitter is awesome. I bought mine used and have split about 100 cords with it over four years (I sell firewood as a side hobby), and it's never failed to slice through anything I've put under it. And the Honda engine always starts on the first pull.
Thanks for taking the time to comment Barry. I appreciate your feedback. I think I will warm up the engine and put the tire next to the engine up on a 2X4 next time so the oil drains a little easier. I agree, the Honda engine on this splitter is great. One pull and it starts.
Thank you Robert. My splitter did not have the Oil Weight label but I got the info needed within the first minute! Form-a-funnel was neat as well. Cheers.
Glad it helped - Thanks for watching and commenting - have a great day
Hello Robert! I like that Form-A-Funnel. Pretty nifty idea when working on lawn and garden tractors and small other engines. Seems they always design the oil drains as an afterthought.
Cheers!
Whipple
It's a handy tool when you're trying to keep it from becoming a mess. Next time I change the oil on the splitter I think I will put a 1x6 under the tire to make the oil come out quicker.
Thank you so very much. My gal just brought me one of these home and I was wanting to go through it before firing it up.
Thanks Joe. Change that oil once a year and that engine will last a long time. The Honda engines are very reliable. Thanks for watching and commenting.
I have the same splitter/engine. The manual says to check the oil level you put the dipstick in but don't screw it in. Just push it in. That's probably why it showed full even though you were still an ounce shy.
Thanks for that information - I no longer have the manual. I sold this splitter, and then bought it back and the manual was not returned when I got it back.
@@botabob Ditto on the dipstick comment. If you want to reference the owner's manual, here's the electronic version-
logsplitterplans.com/manuals/troybilt/troy-bilt-log-splitter-27-ton.pdf
I just replaced the engin on mine due to a 74 year old's mistake. Don't make the same one because the engine was discontinued but they came up with a replacement model that I was informed is discontinued.
What did you come up with on the oil capacity
Thanks for watching - the crankcase holds .58 quarts of oil. There is a link in the description to the Honda Specifications chart. Have a great day.
@@botabob thank you
Good video . Have u done lovejoy coupler yet?
Not yet!
@@botabob piece of cake when it goes
Jesus man, thanks for the information but it’s like watching paint dry getting through this
This was an early video. You are not wrong. Sometimes I search for words. The great RUclips guys make it look easy, but they rarely respond to comments. And if they do respond, it's like an assistant responding. It's a lot harder then it looks for us mere mortals. Thanks for watching and commenting. Enjoy the Journey - Cheers
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When I saw the title of this video, I thought you were changing the hydraulic oil in the splitter, not the engine oil.
This is an old video - it's the very first log splitter I purchased - I actually sold the splitter to my uncle and bought it back from him - I have since purchased the Wolfe Ridge 28 Pro log splitter - I have some plans for this little guy (I hope) - I have 30 hours on the Wolfe Ridge now, and will do the 100 hour hydraulic oil change when that time comes - thanks for watching and commenting
To check your oil properly, you dont screw the dipstick back in. Doing so will result in a false reading to the low side.
Thanks Mark. I appreciate the feedback.
@@botabob Thank YOU Bob for the tip on the forma funnel!!! I too have a troybuilt splitter with the Honda engine, it is just configured a little differently. Regardless that tip will make it nearly mess free. I really don't undertand why these small engine companies don't design these engines to be a little easier to service with less mess!!!
Mark, does this rule apply to any small engine oil level check, or just for this Honda GCV-160 engine? Thanks
@@barryteater1612 Most small engines don't have a dipstick, just a fill plug and you fill it until it runs out.
10$ oil transfer pump from harbor freight would prevent this mess
That is a great idea - Thanks for watching and commenting. Enjoy the Journey - Cheers
you will blow your motor you dont screw the dip stick in to check the level this video should be removed
Thank you for the heads up - fortunately, I gave that log splitter away - Not to worry, I did not overfill the log splitter motor and it is doing fine - I sincerely appreciate the feedback and thank you for watching and commenting - enjoy the journey - cheers