Oil & Fuel Ford 3600 engine & hyd system oil

[Oldgravesendiansgroundsma]

HI peeps

Before I start mowing for the year, what's the best grade of oil to put in the engine & 3-point system for UK weather?

Glen

[Soundguy]

I like 15w40 C rated oil for both gas and diesels.. if you see especially very cold weather.. I would go 5w40 synthetic diesel oil.

for the hyds and rear, etc.. a utf meeting the M2C134 spec.

soundguy

[Oldgravesendiansgroundsma]

for the hyds and rear, etc.. a utf meeting the M2C134 spec.

soundguy

What is UTF?

I don't think we get it in the UK!

Also approx capacity of rear axle?

[Soundguy]

utf = universal tractor fluid. and I'm SURE you have something like that, possible under a more european name, over the pond.

I don't own a 3600.. so can't help ya.

whodat or rickb may know off hand.

soundguy

[whodat526]

utf = universal tractor fluid. and I'm SURE you have something like that, possible under a more european name, over the pond.

I don't own a 3600.. so can't help ya.

whodat or rickb may know off hand.

soundguy

8 qts in motor, 2 qts in power sttering14qts in trans and 25qts in rear axle

[Soundguy]

right on cue!

thanks WD

[whodat526]

right on cue!

thanks WD

yep that's all he should need to know and that works for all 3cyl drum brake fords like the 2000,3000,3400,2600,335,3600and so on

[Oldgravesendiansgroundsma]

Thanks for the info guys, has been a great help.

Looking for UK supplier of the mysterious UTF has been a nightmare. The one stockist I found sells it by the barrel for £600+! Hmmm more than the tractor's worth lol

Have Since found out it's same viscosity as 10w30 motor oil, which is what I was going to put the engine so I may as well order 75 litres to do both the Ford, the roller skate (Kubota!) and our roller!

Cheers guys

[Oldgravesendiansgroundsma]

BTW chaps, if you get another Brit asking what UTF is, I've just found out it's referred to as STOU over this side of the pond.

Super Tractor Oil (Universal)

Cheers

Glen

[Soundguy]

i wouldn't use a S rated oil if this is a diesel engine..