BX oil change.....

[hillslider]

Does anyone know who makes the filters for Kubota? I know a lot of companies just put there specs and names on them. Another thing to keep in mind.....when you run a tractor for a long time in one sitting the oil will last longer. Engine has time to get that oil hot and evaporate moisture and fuel. Just like a car.....a lot of short trips is hard on the engine. I know for me I use the tractor at least 3-4 hours at a shot. I changed at 50 and will change again at 100 hrs. Will use the Kubota filters and Kendal Super D 15-40. Don't ank why I use Kendal. It is all I have used and just keep using it.

 

[BIGUN]

I have never figured out why some people will quote certain things the manufacturer specifies in their maintenance recommendations as gospel but will then assume the manufacturer doesn’t know what they are talking about on something like oil change intervals and decide they need to change oil at half or a third the recommended interval. This is not directed to anyone here, as I have noticed this even more on a site I frequent concerning diesel trucks. I even shorten the recommended intervals in some cases myself. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif Do the engines really require we do this for long life or does it just make us fell better? /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif
One guy will state he changes his oil every 3k miles and another will best him with a 2k oil change interval, while the manufacturer recommends severe duty every 5k, and 7.5k for normal driving. Go figure. /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

 

[SCB]

I have been using chevron delo 400 synthetic since the 50 hour service. I have about 230 hours and have gone with the kubota recommended oil change intervals of 100 hours. kubota recommends a filter replacement at every 200 but I have been changing it with the oil each time. the couple of bucks is cheap insurance even if it's only in my mind.

 

[botalvr]

It just seems silly to change oil and not change the filter, like Junkman said, it is cheap insurance.
I do both every 50 hours, and it is BLACK, is this a normal characteristic of diesel engines? I would think as often as I change it that it would still be relatively clean.
And I followed a fellow engineer's advice and changed it at about 1 hour run time to get all that shrapnel out of there from the first run. I do that with all my engines, I just don't want that stuff in there any longer than it has to be.
Perhaps unnecessary, but I work too **** hard for my money to let my stuff go to hell over a couple of quarts of oil.
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[Junkman]

The oil in diesel engines usually turns black within the first hour or so. It is the nature of the engine. Color isn't a big thing, but quality is. I could do an oil test, but the cost of oil is so little, that changing it is the way that I choose to go.

 

[bellweather]

For my BX22 I use Kubota motor oil and I change the oil at the intervals specified in the book. I always replace the filter whenever I change the oil in any vehicle.

 

[RiverV]

I use the Kubota oil (10W-30) and I use either the Kubota or NAPA oil filters.

Dave...

 

[Junkman]

What is the NAPA number that you use???? thanks....

 

[BryanMA]

I had owned a number of diesel cars, and was quite surprised that the newer ones with electronic injector controls and turbochargers have clean oil. Now when I see the little tractor blowing smoke when under load it reminds me of how things were with cars/trucks years ago... As for the first question - I think you will find the Delvac 1 (true synthetic) will allow for faster/easier starts in cold weather. Otherwise, any good oil (Delo, Rotella...) will provide excellent lubrication.

-bryan

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[Junkman]

What is the experiences of others with the BX engine... does your oil turn black after 50 hours of service? Does it stay visually cleaner with synthetic or dino oil? Does the color of the oil make a difference when you change oil??

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