5030
Epic Contributor
- Joined
- Feb 21, 2003
- Messages
- 24,645
- Location
- SE Michigan in the middle of nowhere
- Tractor
- Kubota M9000 HDCC3 M9000 HDC
I don't buy into sales hype, I read the data on the pails first.
YES, I RARELY CHANGE FLUIDS, JUST THE FILTERS NOW AND AGAIN. USING A GOOD SYN. COLD WIEATHER FLUID IS IMPORTANT.I base my fluid use on cold weather flow ability which is why I use a pure synthetic and Chevron THC comes already dyed with a color so it's easy to see on the dipstick versus the usual clear fluid. I have over 6000 meter hours on one unit and 3 on the other with no adverse effects at all. Of course I only change the gearbox fluid once every 2 years as a rule.
Especially where you (and I live) cold flow ability is an important issue at least with me and the synthetic fluids flow much better at very cold temps.YES, I RARELY CHANGE FLUIDS, JUST THE FILTERS NOW AND AGAIN. USING A GOOD SYN. COLD WIEATHER FLUID IS IMPORTANT.
Priced motor oil lately?I had bought Deere Hy-Gard J20C in 2019 for a mere $19 for 2 gallons. Had a leaking hose, more than half dumped out. Got to Farm & Fleet and the price was $39 for the 2 gallons.
I priced around the area and the Farm & Fleet was showing the best price. Still shaking my head on this.