KIOTI CK2610 fluid advice

[LouNY]

That first oil change, which I generally do at about 500 miles, can indeed be a switch of brands if the manufacturer and/or dealer refuses to let you know what oil the factory fill is.

Thankfully I know what most vehicles came with, and if I later use an oil that's different from the factory fill it's only that first oil change that will differ.

What I have done when the specs change, like from CK-4to CL-4, is check if the fluids are backwards compatible. So far they have been.

It doesn't make a bit of difference if you change brands of oil, as long as it is a quality lubricate your engine will be fine. I have never worried about what brand a manufacture put in an engine.

 

[Too many Kubotas]

It doesn't make a bit of difference if you change brands of oil, as long as it is a quality lubricate your engine will be fine. I have never worried about what brand a manufacture put in an engine.

I don't worry about it either, but try not to change brands unless I have to.

Of course, in some cases there's only one approved brand and grade to choose from, and they claim that using anything else will void the warranty. Plus, it has to be changed every six months, even if the vehicle hasn't been driven.

 

[Midniteoyl]

Of course, in some cases there's only one approved brand and grade to choose from, and they claim that using anything else will void the warranty.

That's illegal in the US and most countries as far as I know.

 

[Too many Kubotas]

That's illegal in the US and most countries as far as I know.

Illegal or not, when the manufacturer specifies MS-12633 and there's only one oil meets that spec, there's not much choice.

Although, it looks like people have found at least one other oil that meets that spec, and I think the manufacturer recently added another approved spec.

 

[D&D]

Illegal or not, when the manufacturer specifies MS-12633 and there's only one oil meets that spec, there's not much choice.

Although, it looks like people have found at least one other oil that meets that spec, and I think the manufacturer recently added another approved spec.

Try MS-A0921 and there’s not only one oil that meets the spec. There is and probably always will be BS passed by the interwebz.

 

[Too many Kubotas]

Try MS-A0921 and there’s not only one oil that meets the spec. There is and probably always will be BS passed by the interwebz.

Sorry, didn't remember the number of the new spec, but yes, it's MS-A0921.

Anyway, out of curiosity, what is the BS? I've been keeping up on the MS-12633 for a few years, but am not fanatical about the subject so there's likely something I've missed.

 

[Too many Kubotas]

In case anybody decides to install remotes (CKA111) on a Kioti, this one photo might be more helpful than the absolutely miserable instructions.

Okay, easy for me to say, perhaps, since I just finished the task.

 

[Too many Kubotas]

While messing with this Kioti I also installed a switch on the base of the seat to avoid having the engine stop whenever I get off the seat.

In Off position the seat nanny works as intended, but when turned to On I can lock in the Quick Tach levers and do other things without going through the whole Neutral, parking brake on, routine.

 

[319Quahog]

My dealer gave me a little plug to defeat that stuff, but that's a nice clean install right there. Also safer if it were to roll and you get tossed from the seat.

 

[paulsharvey]

@ODZD did you do fuel filter? It seems stupid, but when I check manual, there are distinctly two different models, depending on if a "B" or "F" model? I have a CK2610H. Is that a "B" or an "F"