jgoral76 14 Report post Posted January 13, 2006 Anyone familar with Vanguard machines? Mine is a 16hp cold need to buy new air filter and change oil, where can i get filter and what is best type oil? any thing else you think of is great. do they still make pull start machines? gasoline. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Russ Johnson 141 Report post Posted January 13, 2006 Briggs recommends 30W detergent oil for temps above 40 degrees, and 10W-30 for below. I have filters for Honda, Briggs, and Kohler. Most Vanguards come with a recoil as well as an electric starter. If yours doesn't have the recoil, one can be added on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jgoral76 14 Report post Posted January 13, 2006 mine has recoil no electric starter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Russ Johnson 141 Report post Posted January 13, 2006 It costs too much to add electric start to a recoil engine...starter, solenoid, charging system, flywheel, etc, etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aplus 525 Report post Posted January 17, 2006 I prefer using full synthetic oil for all my engines after they are broken in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
