So I have a little problem I wanted to ask you guys about. I have about 10 hours on my 2013 J2030H. I checked all ( well not all) the fluid levels after my dealer dropped it off. I used it for about 3 hours mowing and decided to check everything again. On my initial check I neglected to check the front axle oil. So this time I decided to take a look. I noticed that the oil level did not register on the dip stick. So I went to town and bought a quart of 80W-90 gear oil. The manual called for GL4 (80W) but there was none to be found, so I got GL5 80W-90. I proceeded to top it off and off I went. The next day I checked it again and it was the same thing. Not registering on the stick. So I added more and called it good. Now tonight I checked again and it's the same thing.
So far I have added a little less than half a quart. I've checked it over for leaks and it's dry as a bone. I have checked it cold every time. Not sure if that matters or not. I've read and re-read the manual and have seen nothing on checking it when it's warm. I know it has oil in it. I can see it down the fill hole. I just don't want to over fill it either.
What do you guys think?
So far I have added a little less than half a quart. I've checked it over for leaks and it's dry as a bone. I have checked it cold every time. Not sure if that matters or not. I've read and re-read the manual and have seen nothing on checking it when it's warm. I know it has oil in it. I can see it down the fill hole. I just don't want to over fill it either.
What do you guys think?