2305 50 hour MX - Still Confused

[glc24]

And NO synthetic will NOT void your warranty.

This type of information is very confusing.

My dealer,(and I'm sure it would go for all JD dealers) told me as long as your machine is under warranty,
DO NOT use any synthetic fluids. To me it only makes sense to use JD recommended fluids. I've not read
in any literature where synthetics are an option.

Greg

 

[Gizmo2]

This type of information is very confusing.

My dealer,(and I'm sure it would go for all JD dealers) told me as long as your machine is under warranty,
DO NOT use any synthetic fluids. To me it only makes sense to use JD recommended fluids. I've not read
in any literature where synthetics are an option.

Greg

Not confusing for me. Not sure why anyone would use something not recommended from the manufacturer in writing.

 

[kjung17]

Let's not over think this oil thing. Read your manual. Select your lubricants based on manufacturer recommendation and temp range in your region. If you follow the maintenance schedule, your machine will last a long time. If a machine is used in an extreme environment and you tend to stretch your service intervals, you might consider synthetic. Otherwise, why waste your money on overpriced synthetic oils? Don't buy cheap oils either as they will not have the proper additives.

 

[boomer1025]

This type of information is very confusing.

My dealer,(and I'm sure it would go for all JD dealers) told me as long as your machine is under warranty,
DO NOT use any synthetic fluids. To me it only makes sense to use JD recommended fluids. I've not read
in any literature where synthetics are an option.

Greg

Greg the next time you go to your dealer ask him why you are not to use synthetic oil as long as it meets the appropriate API performance classification and SAE viscosity grade specified in the owner痴 manual.
I like to hear his answer.
In 1975 there was a law passed called The Magnuson-Moss Act.

 

[buckshot721]

My 2305 has only 39 hrs on it. I think for the warranty period I'm going to stick to what the owners manual states. I think I will even change the oils and filters a little bit sooner the 50 hours. Also if you don't already have one put a skid plate on the tractor, don't take the fan out!

 

[RADIUM]

A simple solution change the engine oil at 50 hrs with what ever John Deere recommends. As far as the transmission on the new Holland side of things it recommends changing just the filters at the first 100 hrs not the oil that goes 300 hrs. I wouldn't be concerned about your valves and rings with the amount of work you've done I'm sure they're fine, If you like you could use break-in oil for the 50 hours change to make yourself feel better it wouldn't hurt a thing and then at 100 hours use whatever you'd like. I use synthetic 0-40W New Holland Brand oil year-round starting at 150 hrs tractor has over 850 hrs doesn't burn a bit between changes four-cylinder 60 hp turbocharged no problems at all. Most modern engines today have such tight tolerances the break-in period is really just getting the iron shavings and manufacturing byproducts out of the engine. take care

 

[ctlguy]

Sadly, they are all correct. The first oil change (50/100 hrs) rids the system of all the little pieces of metal and debris that are a natural part of any new assembly. I believe 50 hrs is a good point. Others prefer 100. On smaller machines, I would lean toward the lower number as there is less fluid to distribute the contaminants. It, really, makes very little difference. On larger systems I usually change the hydraulic filters and leave the original oil. If you have used the machine pretty hard during the first hours and have properly seated your rings, you can take this opportunity to switch to the oil that you're going to stick with. Otherwise, use break-in oil for another 50 hrs.

pefectly stated IMO

 

[Joe Gremlin]

Not confusing for me. Not sure why anyone would use something not recommended from the manufacturer in writing.

The manufacturer recommends oil that meets or exceeds API CH spec and gear lube that meets or exceeds API GL-5 spec. In fact they do so in writing. I see nothing in the manual that says not to use synthetic lubricants. Am I missing it?

 

[Gizmo2]

The manufacturer recommends oil that meets or exceeds API CH spec and gear lube that meets or exceeds API GL-5 spec. In fact they do so in writing. I see nothing in the manual that says not to use synthetic lubricants. Am I missing it?

IMO if it meets or exceeds the recommended specification it should be fine. My point is too many people say things like "use this" (whatever it is people ask about). That is not, IMO, a correct answer to someone trying to learn. People have to be careful when answering questions from individuals when the individual has limited knowledge on the subject in question. Next thing you know the individual is using transmission oil in the front axle of the 4WD. Your answer is to be commended.