Originally Posted by TJP
Originally Posted by ruderunner
Had a chance to investigate a little more. Choosing the right search terms got me the information. They use 20w50 motor oil.

I had forgotten that White was part of MTD and that information helped locate a filter for half the price I've found elsewhere.

Oddly that link didn't work for me earlier today, seems ok now.


regular hydro fluid could have been a costly mistake eek


Not sure if it reads 20w50 motor oil for the transmission but for the rear differential in one of the manuals from the link by TJP? Maybe call a local old MTD dealer and see what they recommend?