woodchipper
Silver Member
- Joined
- May 17, 2011
- Messages
- 247
- Location
- Campbell's Bay, Qu饕ec, Canada
- Tractor
- 1965 JD 710; 2000 Universal 643DT 4wd, loader, cab with heat:), 1983 MF 50F Backhoe 2wd.
I have never used synthetic oils in tractors. But I agree to say as long as your API classification is equal or better to what is prescribed by the manufacturer, your are good to go. But tractors run at low RPMs, so does the oil pump. This could possibly translate in a lack of "splash" onto critical moving parts. Since synthetics retain their low viscosity value regardless of embient temperature, it is safe to say that they will bring superior performance on the part of the engine at cold start up.
My tractor starts hard below freezing. I use an inline water heater, not a block heater. I think it outperforms hands down the conventional block heater which creates "hot" spots. I will plug in the tractor twenty minutes before intended use. Once started, I will run it at idle for a few minutes, then get going. I will stay below 1500rpm for the first five to ten minutes, before pushing it higher. Works good for me and the tractor
My tractor starts hard below freezing. I use an inline water heater, not a block heater. I think it outperforms hands down the conventional block heater which creates "hot" spots. I will plug in the tractor twenty minutes before intended use. Once started, I will run it at idle for a few minutes, then get going. I will stay below 1500rpm for the first five to ten minutes, before pushing it higher. Works good for me and the tractor