Dale1995
Silver Member
I just visited my local John Deere dealer, and wanted to buy a quart of oil for my 2320, After checking the level I found that it was down a little bit. It probably was never quite full when I took delivery. I only have 17 hours on it. So when I told the salesman I needed a quart of 5w-30 for my tractor he told me that I could not put this in my tractor yet. He told me that I had to have some "breaking oil". I told him that would be fine and to get me a quart, he told me that they don't sell this oil. They buy it by a 55 gallon drum. Anyway he found a container and gave me a quart of it for free. He also told me not to change my engine oil till I had at least 50 hours on it. He also told me that these tractors can go down on oil during the break-in process. He mentioned that the big ag tractors can go down as much as 4 quarts in an 8 hour day and that is acceptable. Has anyone else come across this situation or is this guy giving me a crock of bull. I know all about diesel's I was a diesel mechanic for many years. I realize the rings are needing time to seat and wear together. Also have any of you gone to synthetic oils after the break-in process. It gets cold up here in Northern Maine. I have seen -40 below many times. I was looking at Mobile 1 or amsoil products. I run mobile 1 in my truck and car. I would be interested in knowing what your thoughts are about this.....Thanks for all your opinions. Also do any of you use a scraper blade on your tractor during the winter time, to help with snow removal....I am wondering what size blade I should purchase for this 2320, and who builds the best blade for the best price.