Bad Oil New Tractor

[Transit]

There are two kinds of people, thoese that have and thoes that are about to.

 

[Soundguy]

????????

 

[shane]

I don't know about you guys, but I don't think we'll ever here from the OP again.

 

[WilliamBos]

I don't know about you guys, but I don't think we'll ever here from the OP again.

I agree. Who knows, maybe he had to take on a few extra jobs to cover the repair????

 

[grunewald]

Yep, he sure did screw up. Now, not that I am taking up for the guy, but if I was taking $700 worth of meds every month, possibly not thinking very clearly, maybe something he cannot control. Also think more of a "saving money" thing using the 3rd rate oil instead of the OEM. Regardless, it is his fault and no manufacturer is gonna shell out thousands of dollars for his mistake. Still dont understand trying to say a few bucks using cheap a..s oil in a multi-thousand dollar machine. Why take the chance? Years ago in the early 70's, pumping gas while in high school, this wizard in a gas mercedes wanted "white gas" in it instead of "regular gas". He was told not for vehicles several times but he insisted. We filled it up. One hour later he drove back hollering and screaming, his car now sounded like a peanut thrasher. We all had a good laugh, the dumba-s.

 

[LBrown59]

Yep, he sure did screw up. Now, not that I am taking up for the guy, but if I was taking $700 worth of meds every month, possibly not thinking very clearly, maybe something he cannot control. Also think more of a "saving money" thing using the 3rd rate oil instead of the OEM. Regardless, it is his fault and no manufacturer is gonna shell out thousands of dollars for his mistake.
Still dont understand trying to save a few bucks using cheap a..s oil in a multi-thousand dollar machine. Why take the chance?
Years ago in the early 70's, pumping gas while in high school, this wizard in a gas mercedes wanted "white gas" in it instead of "regular gas". He was told not for vehicles several times but he insisted. We filled it up. One hour later he drove back hollering and screaming, his car now sounded like a peanut thrasher. We all had a good laugh, the dumba-s.

They can't see that because they are blinded by the big $.50 to $1.00 a quart savings.

 

[Soundguy]

This is -NOT- a cheap oil vs an expensive oil issue.. it is a -WRONG- oil vs -CORRECT- oil issue.

He knew the moment he started pouring that pail that it was very different oil than what he was used to seeing.
At that very moment.. comon sense would have been to pull the drain plug and let it run right back out! He didn't.. asked a 'feel-good' question.. then used the machine as it protested for quite some time.

soundguy

Yep, he sure did screw up. Now, not that I am taking up for the guy, but if I was taking $700 worth of meds every month, possibly not thinking very clearly, maybe something he cannot control. Also think more of a "saving money" thing using the 3rd rate oil instead of the OEM. Regardless, it is his fault and no manufacturer is gonna shell out thousands of dollars for his mistake. Still dont understand trying to say a few bucks using cheap a..s oil in a multi-thousand dollar machine. Why take the chance? Years ago in the early 70's, pumping gas while in high school, this wizard in a gas mercedes wanted "white gas" in it instead of "regular gas". He was told not for vehicles several times but he insisted. We filled it up. One hour later he drove back hollering and screaming, his car now sounded like a peanut thrasher. We all had a good laugh, the dumba-s.

 

[ultrarunner]

True, if they provide it free of charge, they can require it. Although, I have never heard of anyone doing this. I know some newer cars come with free oil changes for some period of time, but I do not know how they are or are not applying this to warranty. That adds an interesting twist that I had not even thought of.

Here's another twist for you on oil and warranties...

I purchased some rather expensive German made Vacuum Pumps for the Hospital...

The start-up instructions stated warranty void if initial start-up not perfomed by manufacturer... there was no charge for this service... only a phone call to schedule.

The warranty, with manufacturer start-up, is 1 year and is extended to two years provided only manufacturer's oil and filters are used and 500 hour interval service documentation maintained...

It's been 14 years and the pumps are still going strong... more than double typical service life... you can bet I only use OEM oil and filters... Not worth putting my head in the noose to save a few bucks servicing $80,000 worth of pumps...

 

[Skyco]

This is -NOT- a cheap oil vs an expensive oil issue.. it is a -WRONG- oil vs -CORRECT- oil issue.

The problem I see is tractor fluid isn't spec'd like almost every other lubricant used on a tractor.

Engine oil- no problem> use the recommended API grades.

Grease- no problem> use the recommended NLGI grades and makeup, ie moly.

Gear oil- no problem> again use the recommended grade and rating ie GL4, GL5.

Tractor fluid> hmmm. No real "standard" I'm aware of. There are all sorts of mysterious compositions and claims of "meeting specs" that can't be easily verified. Too bad there aren't standards like for other common lubricants.

It would sure save a lot of grief. In the OPs case it probably wouldn't have helped though, one has to assume some responsibility for inspecting the product, if it obviously looks wrong and sounds wrong in the machine....it probably is wrong.

 

[Willl]

Tractor fluid

Do you mean 'hydraulic' fluid ?