Ct-122 oil and filter change - what oil weight

[planters49]

I need to do the first engine oil change in my CT-122. The manual calls for a wide range of oil. I live in the middle of South Carolina. What oil should I put in it? 15W-40 or 10W-30? Do I need a certain brand of oil for a tractor or will "car oil" work? I've always used Castrol brand in my cars. How important is it to use an actual bobcat brand oil filter (nearest dealer is 1 hour away and only open during work hours during the week)? I can't seem to find an online source for a 6694509 bobcat filter. I was wondering if I could get another brand that I can find local.

 

[murphy1244]

You should use oil for diesel no matter what oil weight you use. Do you have a Tractor supply or a Rural King store?

 

[planters49]

Yes, I have a local tractor supply company. What is a good brand?

 

[boatpilot1]

Most people that I know use shell rotella 15w40 for diesel motors. If you use regular car oil it will break down and you will be rebuilding your engine. I use Cenpeco 15W40 Diesel oil I get from a local supplier.

 

[boatpilot1]

The oil is 15W40 Shell rotella t. It should have a rating on it that is used for diesel engines.

 

[planters49]

Thanks for the help. I'll get some rotella 15w40 and call the bobcat dealer Monday and see if they can mail me a filter.

 

[murphy1244]

Thanks for the help. I'll get some rotella 15w40 and call the bobcat dealer Monday and see if they can mail me a filter.

When you get that filter take it to a NAPA store and find the equivalent filter from them.

 

[planters49]

When you get that filter take it to a NAPA store and find the equivalent filter from them.

I may just see if NAPA can cross reference the bobcat oil filter number instead then. That would be a lot easier

 

[DK35vince]

According to the Wix filter lookup.
Bobcat CT122 uses a Wix #51334 (would be a Napa #1334) oil filter

 

[murphy1244]

According to the Wix filter lookup.
Bobcat CT122 uses a Wix #51334 (would be a Napa #1334) oil filter

And they will have some oil too. I use Mobil 1 -5w-40 turbo diesel myself.