Confused about oil change

Teikas Dad · Nov 18, 2014

wmonroe said:
Since you have the used M1 filter now why not hold onto it till you change the oil again and open both filters up and check them side by side?

Good idea. I'll give it a try.

JMER817 · Nov 18, 2014

Teikas Dad said:
Good idea. I'll give it a try.

Have an oil analysis done after using each oil filter. May need to run a few to weed out any variables. That's the best way to determined which filter is actually better. Costs you some money for the experiment but you end up with a pc of mind and the results can be shared here for other to use.

stoyan79 · Nov 18, 2014

I also use my tractor only about 20 hours per year, so I change the oil every 2 years. I try to use the tractor at least once a month though to get the moisture out of the engine.

big bubba · Nov 19, 2014

teikas dad should you open both oem & m1 filter, and also get a (well suggested) oil analysis on each, post results. be interesting to see. cheers

David Devuono · Nov 19, 2014

I have a 2011 B3200, bought it as a demo start of 2012 and still have a full year left. In Canada they have a three year power train warranty.

dragoneggs · Nov 19, 2014

big bubba said:
hey teikas dad i would not make any apologies whatsoever in your quest for finding out what's best for your tractor, esp when it comes to oil filtration, etc
people laugh at me all the time because i do the same when it comes to that kind of thing as it applies to machinery in general...great to have this forum where people like to vent their opinions. at the end of the day, you'll know what's best for ya all the best... :thumbsup:

Totally agree! This forum is great for us **** is in analytical guys!