Engine oil change

[vtkubota]

I stopped by my local kubota dealer and picked up an oil filter. I am at 110hrs and going to change the oil this weekend. What I am wondering is if using synthetic oil vs standard oil is an option. The kubota manual recommends using 10W30 I believe.

 

[Ken_CT]

Look under the "Oil, Fuel & Lubricants" section. There are hundreds of messages discussing different types of synthetic & dino oil, and the merits and disadvantages of both. Also do a search for "synthetic oil". The simple answer to your question is yes.

 

[DmansPadge]

Nearly everyone on this site will have different opinions about what kind of oil to use and how often to change it. There is one way I don't think anybody can argue... use the manufacturers recommendations. I have my opinions and there are tons of smart people on here with great info but I'm not sure anyone knows better than the people who built the engine.

 

[Bird]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( There is one way I don't think anybody can argue... use the manufacturers recommendations )</font>

Ron, I certainly agree . . . with exceptions. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif Occasionally, you will find misprints in Owner's Manuals, whether you're talking about tractors, cars, pickups, or other products. And occasionally, you'll find that the manuals were not updated in a timely fashion. When in doubt, it's usually safe to ask a reputable dealer.

Example: My Kubota manual recommended 10W-30 oil with a CC or CD rating. OK, 10W-30 is all right if you can find it; 15W-40 is much more common, at least in the south. But I doubt you can find CC or CD rated oil; those are obsolete ratings. So I used CH-4, and there may be even more recent ratings now, but I'm not sure.

 

[botalvr]

One of the best misprints I found is in the Service Parts manual - Head lights is spelled "Head Rights".
Hmmm, translated from the folks who brought us "GodZirra"!
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[soarkrebel]

I emailed kubota regarding this same issue. they responded by saying they were out dated and needed a change. they said using 15w-40 would be acceptable. I didnt ask about synthetic oils but i would bet they would respond the same.

Even with this in mind i use 10w-30 delo 400 in mine. but i may change. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif