Anybody NOT using UDT or Super UDT

RobJ · Sep 4, 2006

If you have an HST or auto tranny I can see sticking with Super or UDT but I've got a gear tractor and really can't see the need for expensive Kubota oil. It's just lubing the standard gears and a hydraulic pump that probably hasn't changed it 50 years!!

Anybody saving some money by using regular tractor oil? What kind? Walmart?

Thanks,
Rob

wushaw · Sep 4, 2006

Mystik makes good oil. I have used it in a previous B7500HST and my little 15hp Mitusbishi.
I saw no difference between UDT and the Mystik in the B7500. I will use it again in my L2800HST when I need to change it.
Tractor Supply or Gebos or probably any other farm supply should carry the Mystik.

Jw5875 · Sep 5, 2006

HHHHEERRE WE GO AGAIN!!!!!!!! This is a great consumer topic, But are you doing oil changes to a machine that is still under Kubota Warranty?

If your machine is under the Kubota warranty--------- stay with UDT and protect yourself. You spent XXXX$$ for your machine, so spend that much more to protect it and have a 100% defense for a product defect / failure if such need should arise.

" HMMM " "Hey ---so & so, Thanks for trying to help me with that favor, but why did your machine quit??"

jw8575

monkeymonk · Sep 5, 2006

Well my uncle for one uses straight up oil in his Cat D6 hydraulics. But not his Bota.

Deerlope · Sep 5, 2006

I just asked the same ? I went to my dealer and talked with one of his mechanic's and was told that hardy no one follows the maint sechule as to changing the tranny oil. He told me to just change the filter and top it off with I did.

SkyPup · Sep 5, 2006

Deerlope said:
I went to my dealer and talked with one of his mechanic's and was told that hardy no one follows the maint sechule as to changing the tranny oil. He told me to just change the filter and top it off with I did.

LOL, sounds like you'll be one of his #1 repeat customers with that kind of unsound advice.

Does he only recommend this for the entire hydraulic system and transmission, or does he also recommend this for the engine and fuel system too, since no one ever follows the maintenance schedules on them either?

Any shop mechainc that tells you to ignore the manufacturers recommended practices and just change the filter and top it up is an immediate red flag to go find a new shop to do business with and discontinue all future business with the quacks.

Doc_Bob · Sep 5, 2006

SkyPup said:
Any shop mechainc that tells you to ignore the manufacturers recommended practices and just change the filter and top it up is an immediate red flag to go find a new shop to do business with and discontinue all future business with the quacks.

Agreed, unless the fellow puts his words in writing and signs it. But the fellow will not do that, and kind of makes you wonder why?
Bob

_RaT_ · Sep 5, 2006

Anybody NOT using UDT or Super UDT

I do not use UDT or Super UDT in my HST Kubota. That was the case even when it was under warranty.

RobJ · Sep 5, 2006

_RaT_ said:
Anybody NOT using UDT or Super UDT

I do not use UDT or Super UDT in my HST Kubota. That was the case even when it was under warranty.

So what are you using, Walmart stuff or something just as pricey.

SkyPup · Sep 5, 2006

_RaT_ said:
Anybody NOT using UDT or Super UDT

I do not use UDT or Super UDT in my HST Kubota. That was the case even when it was under warranty.

Hmmm, I believe RaT's been using the Chevron Multigrade synthetic and I've been using the Amsoil Multigrade synthetic, PetroCanada also makes a comparable multigrade synthetic hydraulic fluid as well.