Is this normal? Manual says to change the oil every 100hrs, and the filter every 200 hrs? Doesn't seem right to me?
u sure this is not a hydraulic section? (is this a compact tractor or lawn/garden equipment?)quote:
Originally posted by PaJohn:
Is this normal? Manual says to change the oil every 100hrs, and the filter every 200 hrs? Doesn't seem right to me?
I have seen briggs & stratton call for 100hrs/seasonal on the newer gas engines with filter which I think is amazingly optimistic. Kubota must have a lot of faith in those little diesels. Personally Id be in there a bit more often.....quote:
Originally posted by PaJohn:
Nope, it says engine oil every 100hrs, filter very 200hrs. It's a BX22 compact tractor, diesel. I just checked the Kubota site ( I know I'm not allowed to link) and that says oil and filter every 200 hrs????? Seems too long to me.
Does it have a spin on filter?? Sure you can put the Amsoil Dual remote on this thing no problem. How many quarts does the oil pan hold?? I"m guessing less than 16. Which is what the Ford Powerstrokes have.quote:
Originally posted by Dan4510:
Do they make bypass oil filter setups for this small of a tractor? If I paid what I think you paid, I would maintain it religiously and take recommended changes with a grain of salt. Remember, they have an interest in it wearing out so they can sell you another one. Or just getting it past the warranty period. And, yes, I am cynical.....
Dan
I dunno, the way diesel murders oil, I can see it. to tell the truth, my cub is 100hrs to, ive just been using 50 hrs. when I get 50 hrs on, it has worked its cast iron butt off...its so cheap insurance (short block is $4500)quote:
Originally posted by PaJohn:
Yeah, I agree. Going to change the oil AND FILTER every 100hrs. BTW, I was just reading the manual for my JD 325 lawn tractor with a Kawasaki engine and it says oil every 100hrs, filter every 200hrs too??? Why do these lawn and tractor manufacturers keep recommneding filters every other change??