Metal filings in trans oil

[IslandTractor]

I searched like Sherlock Holmes to find a shaving when I changed my transmission oil the first time, no luck. The screen looked like it just came off the shelf it was so clean. Maybe that's bad, I guess if I had shavings in my transmission oil I'd rather it be in the strainer than somewhere else. In fact you probably should be happy to find shavings in the strainer, that means the system's working as designed.

Interesting. On the Kioti the magnetic drain plug captures even tiny shavings that would easily get through a screen. I wonder if the Kubota is set up so those size particles are captured by the filter instead.

 

[rjkobbeman]

I did a full engine oil, hydraulic fluid and front diff/gear lube change at 50 hours. I was surprised on how much metal shavings were in the hydraulic fluid. On my tractor there are two hydraulic filters. Both had their magnetic rings full and the bottom of my drain pan had quite a bit of shavings.

I don't know if there is cause for concern or not... but I haven't thought twice about it and have been pedal-to-the-metal (so to speak) ever since.

A lot of people seem to complain that different tractors have different fluid change intervals. I think a lot has to do with the type of transmission one has. I also bet the different types of transmissions have different amounts of 'normal' wear.

My first hydraulic fluid change was at 50 hours (book). The next one is at 600 hours -- 550 hours later. We'll see if I wait that long (certainly WON'T be at 100 hours) and how much crap I find in there at that time.

 

[Chilly807]

Generally it's debris from the initial assembly and machining that you find. With all the nooks, crannies, etc in the transmission case they have lots of places to hide.

Sean

 

[funwithahoe]

Oh - I left the metal filings in there when I changed the fluid and cleaned the filter - I figured "Hey they must be suppose to be in there - aint like someone broke in here and threw them filings in there!"

Maybe I should clean them filters off??

:confused2:

 

[bp fick]

A lot of people seem to complain that different tractors have different fluid change intervals. I think a lot has to do with the type of transmission one has. I also bet the different types of transmissions have different amounts of 'normal' wear.

My first hydraulic fluid change was at 50 hours (book). The next one is at 600 hours -- 550 hours later. We'll see if I wait that long (certainly WON'T be at 100 hours) and how much crap I find in there at that time.

Agree. With my hours/year it would take how long to get that many hours?
It won't be at 100 hours, but it will be at 300 hours or 3 years, whatever comes first. That is as far/long as I am going to leave any fluid in a tractor. Any fluid in any compartment.

 

[Chilly807]

Interesting. On the Kioti the magnetic drain plug captures even tiny shavings that would easily get through a screen. I wonder if the Kubota is set up so those size particles are captured by the filter instead.

My 3400 filter has a magnetic ring just inside the sealing surface of the hydraulic filter. It traps a lot, I found everything from a fine grey ferrous paste to a helical machined chip from a turning or drilling process stuck to it.

Sean

 

[dannymax]

I have some small round disc magnets, think I'll stick a couple of those on the outside of the trans. filter....it certainly can't hurt. Maybe help clean the system up a little quicker.

 

[skeeterbug]

I just had the same problem but it is now 2012. I read all about rebuild kits and this being a problem with the early gr2000s. Why ever happened to yours. Are you still running it?