Oil & Fuel UTF at Kioti Dealer

[Buggs67]

On topic: I was at my auto mechanics shop and noticed they ad 3 55 drums of motor oil. The best being a Castrol 5w-30 Synthetic blend. (I wonder if when he changes oil on vehicles that should have synthetic he uses the blend).

This made me wonder what my Kioti dealer has in 55 gal drums for when they do service work? They don't let us back there and I'm never sure people will be 100% honest in answering such a question.

It would be nice if I could bring my own containers and he'd fill with just what I need.

 

[DieselBound]

A good CJ-4 oil from a major refiner is fine as long as it's the proper weight.

My Kioti dealer was using Mahindra oils and fluids, but is now using "Kioti" labeled stuff. While I'm sure that it's probably OK I'd prefer to pick my own fluids (though hydraulic fluid I'll continue to utilize what the dealer has so that there's less concern over any warranty issues). I've done my own research and am confident in the oil I've chosen: it's just barely inferior to some of the very best and expensive oils you can get.

 

[iflywhatevr]

A good CJ-4 oil from a major refiner is fine as long as it's the proper weight.

My Kioti dealer was using Mahindra oils and fluids, but is now using "Kioti" labeled stuff. While I'm sure that it's probably OK I'd prefer to pick my own fluids (though hydraulic fluid I'll continue to utilize what the dealer has so that there's less concern over any warranty issues). I've done my own research and am confident in the oil I've chosen: it's just barely inferior to some of the very best and expensive oils you can get.

Mine uses mahindra oils as well which I didn’t like so I went with my typical Mobil Delvac and used the Kubota SUDT2 when I did my own service. Mechanic argued with me that I should not be using SUDT2 in my Kioti and didn’t want to put it in but did say I could bring my own oil if I wanted as long as it wasn’t synthetic which just made me shake my head and stick with doing it myself.

 

[JimR]

Mine uses mahindra oils as well which I didn’t like so I went with my typical Mobil Delvac and used the Kubota SUDT2 when I did my own service. Mechanic argued with me that I should not be using SUDT2 in my Kioti and didn’t want to put it in but did say I could bring my own oil if I wanted as long as it wasn’t synthetic which just made me shake my head and stick with doing it myself.

Was this dealer Old O Farms in Belchertown? Why didn't he want you to use synthetic? You can PM me direct if you want to go off topic here on this.

 

[Wilco]

I was just there today..told the mechanic I was going to change the hydraulic oil in my Ck2610 with Kubota SUDT2 . He said "use it..thats good oil."

 

[JimR]

I was just there today..told the mechanic I was going to change the hydraulic oil in my Ck2610 with Kubota SUDT2 . He said "use it..thats good oil."

Can the SUDT2 be bought anyplace other than a Kubota dealer? I can't seem to find it for sale anywhere else.

 

[Grateful11]

Can the SUDT2 be bought anyplace other than a Kubota dealer? I can't seem to find it for sale anywhere else.

I doubt you'll find anywhere but a Kubota dealer and some online places. The last my son bought was $95/5 gallon buckets about 2 years.

 

[Wilco]

Can the SUDT2 be bought anyplace other than a Kubota dealer? I can't seem to find it for sale anywhere else.

I planned on picking up some at Ahearns in Spencer. I haven't really bothered looking around for it yet. I'll probably stop in on Monday and ask what they're charging for it.

 

[CMV]

Around here its about $21/gal. Interestingly, very little cost difference for 1 5-gal pail vs 5x 1-gal jugs. So you don't feel you're wasting $ getting the easier to work with smaller containers or only buying how much you need and not leaving a 5-gal bucket sitting around mostly empty....

 

[Buggs67]

Was this dealer Old O Farms in Belchertown? Why didn't he want you to use synthetic? You can PM me direct if you want to go off topic here on this.

???? Whay a problem with Synthetic? I won't use blends because IDK if it's 50/50 05 95/5 but I prefer synthetic (and am require to use it in the turbo) in my cars.