Oil & Fuel 1st Oil Change on BX2660

[Lumberdink]

I'm coming up on 50 hours and will peform the oil change myself. I ran Shell Rotella T6 synthetic 5W-40 in my Jeep Liberty Diesel. Any issues with running it in the Kubotee?

 

[oldballs]

I'd guess that the Shell meets the Kubota spec. But I use the Kubota 10W-30 brand from the dealer when I do oil changes. Heck there is probably not much dollar differance or quality differance. Based on your temperatures and amout of usage winter and summer the Kubota guide is probably the best guide on your new tractor. The warranty aspect would be the same if the Shell meets the Kubota spec. I tailor my F-250 and Crown Vic to their usage and stock and chage oil accordingly. IMO

 

[gwdixon]

I'm coming up on 50 hours and will peform the oil change myself. I ran Shell Rotella T6 synthetic 5W-40 in my Jeep Liberty Diesel. Any issues with running it in the Kubotee?

If you have any doubt, call the Kubota dealer and ask. Then call the Shell distributor and ask them, too. Searching the Internet is another option.

It is nice to have a single oil for multiple vehicles so it is worth finding out.

That Shell is probably a better oil than the Kubota branded stuff. With the extended oil changes now recommended it is smart to run a synthetic that will hold up a bit better over time.

 

[timswi]

I'd guess that the Shell meets the Kubota spec. But I use the Kubota 10W-30 brand from the dealer when I do oil changes. Heck there is probably not much dollar differance or quality differance. Based on your temperatures and amout of usage winter and summer the Kubota guide is probably the best guide on your new tractor. The warranty aspect would be the same if the Shell meets the Kubota spec. I tailor my F-250 and Crown Vic to their usage and stock and chage oil accordingly. IMO

I agree..I just buy Kubota's oil while I'm there picking up the filters. Not a major price issues on 3-4 quarts. It's convenience mainly.

 

[RaydaKub]

I'd guess that the Shell meets the Kubota spec. But I use the Kubota 10W-30 brand from the dealer when I do oil changes. Heck there is probably not much dollar differance or quality differance.

I realize this thread is on motor oil, but I can tell you that Kubota UDT was $49 for 2 1/2 gallons and at Fleet Farm, UDT was only $7 a gallon. If it hadn't been 20 miles back, I would've brought it back.

 

[timswi]

I realize this thread is on motor oil, but I can tell you that Kubota UDT was $49 for 2 1/2 gallons and at Fleet Farm, UDT was only $7 a gallon. If it hadn't been 20 miles back, I would've brought it back.

Is it rated the same though?...I'm cautious on UDT/SUDT. The repair costs on an HST are draconian....$50 is insurance for me...Last time I bought SUDT I think it was more than $50 for 2.5g around here.

 

[Tractor Seabee]

Off the oil subject; but, on the 50HR fist service part of subject. Other things I did and things I thought about doing, didn't, should have.

Pulled the Hyd oil sump screen, I was very surprised to find it full of grit and gunk. Drained and refilled the Hyd oil right then. Oil level was low and no sign of leak also, never since.

Found several loose bolts and battery cable was loose.

Cut the oli filter open and found grit also, reason to change at 50 HR.

Thought about changing the fuel filter, said Ah it's cannot need it. Today (350 hrs now) engine was strarving for fuel. Oh, Oh, pulled the outlet hose on the first filter, no fuel flow. Pulled the other end full flow. Wished there was a shutoff valve, clamped with vise grip. Replaced filter, started and ran like new. Changed the second one for drill. First one was jammed with black junk, grit and bugs. Second was like new.

Now, what else did the factory leave in various places for me to find. Unique, Kubota says the fuel filter change is a dealer shop function. That would have been a 2 week down time with the dealer I bought from. We had it going in 10 minutes. Pays to do your own work. Oh, I bought my BX 25 exactly one year ago, so now out of warranty.

I use NAPA lubricants and Delo 400 oil, not Kubota, same spec, half the price as I get fleet prices at NAPA.

Ron

 

[Lumberdink]

I checked the manual and it seems to recommend 15w-40 for all seasons. 5w-40 or any other synthetic was not mentioned. Called the stealership and they didn't necessarily offer their blessing but "didn't see anything wrong with it" so I went ahead and used the synthetic. The manual says it should take 3.7 quarts but with the filter it took a gallon and the dipstick is still reading between low and full.

 

[gwdixon]

The manual says it should take 3.7 quarts but with the filter it took a gallon and the dipstick is still reading between low and full.

Always trust the dipstick (unless you think it is a replacement).

Sometimes the engine design changes and the manual doesn't catch up or isn't edited correctly.

 

[kubotafool]

The 50 h service is most important. As posted before, there is a lot of debris from wear - assembly so stuff in the suction screen is not unusual.
Super UDT is good oil and is IS expensive but change all oils including front end and keep things clean. Don`t add dirt with the oil. You be better off in the long run.