Do your own Fluids and Filters on a BX

[Bota4me]

Well i finally hit the 50 hr mark on my bx25. Changed engine oiland filter. Also hydro filter, swapped out fr axle oil for gear oil. All went well, cleaned strainer also.one thing that surprised me was how dirty the axle oil was. thanks again for all the info on this site, god bless!

 

[Deano]

Now that was easy....:thumbsup::thumbsup:

 

[Bota4me]

Now that was easy....:thumbsup::thumbsup:

Your right deano, glad i didnt take it to the kubota dealer! Took about an hour, and i know its done right.

 

[sw03]

Well i finally hit the 50 hr mark on my bx25. Changed engine oiland filter. Also hydro filter, swapped out fr axle oil for gear oil. All went well, cleaned strainer also.one thing that surprised me was how dirty the axle oil was. thanks again for all the info on this site, god bless!

bingo..that is why I changed the axle oil also at 50 hours....junk!! black oil and metal all over! Installed Amsoil's best fluid...mint!

 

[AxleHub]

bingo..that is why I changed the axle oil also at 50 hours....junk!! black oil and metal all over! Installed Amsoil's best fluid...mint!

Just curious - with new vehicle break ins I always change oils often the.first few months, aaaannnnddd i use a flush to get shavings out too. Do any of you flush any of the fluids before putting fresh lubricants in. If you do, which ones do you flush?

 

[Tractor Seabee]

I also choose to do my own service on my BX25. I have over 200 Hours now. It is a pain to take it to the dealer. Lose a day each way loading and unloading and the dealer would have for up two weeks (that's their backlog) as they only have one mechanic and no lube monkeys. I use it a lot more that. When I told the dealer what I planned they raised **** about using all Kubota products. I save a lot using NAPA products as my military discount gets me the garage price on all products. This comes out to 30-50% less than Kubota. They said that if I have engine, transmission, or hydraukic problems the warranty is automatically voided.

I use Delo 400 in the engine, and NAPA premium Super UDT in the tranny/hydraulics, and NAPA filters.

So, experience out there; what risk am I taking if any? Next Feburary it will be out of warranty anyway and I chose not to buy the extended warranty insurance.

Ron

 

[sw03]

I also choose to do my own service on my BX25. I have over 200 Hours now. It is a pain to take it to the dealer. Lose a day each way loading and unloading and the dealer would have for up two weeks (that's their backlog) as they only have one mechanic and no lube monkeys. I use it a lot more that. When I told the dealer what I planned they raised **** about using all Kubota products. I save a lot using NAPA products as my military discount gets me the garage price on all products. This comes out to 30-50% less than Kubota. They said that if I have engine, transmission, or hydraukic problems the warranty is automatically voided.

I use Delo 400 in the engine, and NAPA premium Super UDT in the tranny/hydraulics, and NAPA filters.

So, experience out there; what risk am I taking if any? Next Feburary it will be out of warranty anyway and I chose not to buy the extended warranty insurance.

Ron

So you found a hyd filter that is NON-OEM? Part number please! Thanks

 

[Tractor Seabee]

Noticed in the thread discussion about removing the hood to get to the oil filter. For the BX25 I have a socket attachment that fits many sizes; it fits over the end of the filter that you can see if you get down to eyelevel on the right side. The opening is just large enough for the wrench with a long extension if you nudge the hydraulic hose aside. Piece of cake, they sell them at NAPA.

 

[Tractor Seabee]

SW-03- I will get the number tommorrow and post it. I am not going out to the shop tonight. I buy several at a time and have them on the shelf. I also get all my other filters at NAPA: Generac, Craftsman, GM, Ford. I have been buying there exclusive for 40 years, never disappointed. The local franchise here has a military discount of same price as the dealers/garages. Do know if that is a coporate thing or just local. We have a lot of military retirees and ACDU in this area and it is a common retail perk. Always ask for it if elegible. Loews, Home Depot, and WILCO Farm Store all do it here. Usually 10% or dealer/contractor price.

 

[bp fick]

I have done the research and I did NOT find a direct replacement for the OEM transmission filter on my Kubotas. Stands to reason as these are rather unique filters and the market would be too small for any of the big filter makers to gear up to make them.

Something inside me questions whether there truly is a replacement filter for a small Kubota transmission out there. I'd also be very, very suspect of running a filter that someone just matched up by bore and thread sizing. While it will screw on, that alone is not a true replacement. Just sayin'.

The engine oil filter is a totally different story. Common as field mice.