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Let engine idle for 12 minutes with it already at operating temp?? That doesn't sound right?
 
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Let engine idle for 12 minutes with it already at operating temp?? That doesn't sound right?
The actual owners manual says 1-2 minutes.

 
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Funny how a simple question can unravel some folks. Please don't ask what oil you should use. That may cause the Earth to spin out of orbit and plummet into the Sun.
 
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Funny how a simple question can unravel some folks. Please don't ask what oil you should use. That may cause the Earth to spin out of orbit and plummet into the Sun.
But I thought the Sun orbited the Earth, at least it looks that way from my house...
 
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Originally Posted by Naz
Funny how a simple question can unravel some folks.
I forgot what the question was, had to go back and look. You're right, appears to be simple enough.

Originally Posted by Zachme94
I was wondering if I should check the oil level on it’s jiffy stand or stand it up level?
 
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