BX-25 dumping oil after a cold start

[auroraproject]

It's -5f here this morning, and I needed the BX25 to run trash down to the road.

I heated the glow plug for 10 seconds and the starter got the engine turning, but not quite starting. I held off for about 30 seconds, then gave it another 10 seconds on the glow plug followed by a second attempt to start. It reluctantly started with a cloud of black smoke that quickly changed to white (water vapor I think, it didn't smell). I pulled it out of the tent and was going to let it warm up to run, but I noticed a puddle of black oil and a trail for the little bit I pulled forward, and another puddle under the engine, still dripping. I shut her down and looked around for the leak, which seems to be from all around the oil filter on the right side.

What could cause this/what is the fix? I'm running to town to get a new jug of oil and a new filter.

The engine has 130 hours on it (oil changed per schedule at 50), and has been run in colder weather than this. The fuel might not be winter blend, but I'm going to get new fuel for it today.

 

[dodge man]

Oil filter not tight or a bad gasket on the filter. When its really cold and the oil is thick, the pressure can get high and that probably caused the leak.

 

[oldnslo]

Oil filter not tight or a bad gasket on the filter. When its really cold and the oil is thick, the pressure can get high and that probably caused the leak.

Would be my first thought also.

 

[Deano]

Ditto...

 

[Gator6x4]

If it was my tractor.....I would put a new Kubota Filter on it and use synthetic oil in the engine. Synthetic oil tolerates heat and cold better than dino oil. Not starting an OIL FLAME DISCUSSION, since I believe a person purchased equipment with their money not mine and they should use what oil they want to, synthetic or dino in it.

 

[jimbo64]

i agee-syn will start easier in cold weather

 

[NY_Yankees_Fan]

Consider installing a block heater.

 

[radioman]

If it was my tractor.....I would put a new Kubota Filter on it and use synthetic oil in the engine. Synthetic oil tolerates heat and cold better than dino oil. Not starting an OIL FLAME DISCUSSION, since I believe a person purchased equipment with their money not mine and they should use what oil they want to, synthetic or dino in it.

problem is that BX manual states use 10w30. hard to find synthenic oil 10w/30 with diesel ratings. kubota dont even have any.

 

[kuboman]

problem is that BX manual states use 10w30. hard to find synthenic oil 10w/30 with diesel ratings. kubota dont even have any.

I wouldn't worry about the manual. Put a good light synthetic oil in for the winter or else install a block heater or both.
10-30 oil at -5F is like tar.

 

[dodge man]

I think Amsoil makes a 10W-30 syn. oil. If not use 0w-30.