Kubota M5040. Should i change the oil?
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Is it stored indoors? It is likely fine, but I tend to change the oil yearly on machines that sit outside in the weather regardless of hours.
I think it is a personal choice and several folks will tell you yes, and several more will tell you no. I think you should do what helps you sleep at night. Personally, I think I would leave it unless it shows signs of issues like cloudy from moisture or fuel etc... If money is not a concern, then change it.
Just my $0.02
dnewton3
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Absolutely not; total waste of lube. Don't change it.
Considering that it was used under full load for the 12 hours (or at least a large portion of it), there's likely no moisture in the oil.
I have run 3 to 4 years for my OCIs in my Kubotas, up to 150 hours. Never had an issue whatsoever and the UOAs showed good wear traits. When I cut the filters open, they were perfectly fine also.
Considering that it was used under full load for the 12 hours (or at least a large portion of it), there's likely no moisture in the oil.
I have run 3 to 4 years for my OCIs in my Kubotas, up to 150 hours. Never had an issue whatsoever and the UOAs showed good wear traits. When I cut the filters open, they were perfectly fine also.
Yes, it's stored indoors.
With only 12 hours accrued, I would go another year on your oil. My old Ford is used for brush hogging too. I mow a five acre field twice a year. I change oil every three years and the bypass filter cartridge every 8-10 years. I have been doing that since the early 80's.
