Oil & Fuel Kioti CK3510 - 50 Hour Transmission Filter Change

[BrownRandy]

I am hereby so confused I could scream. I need to change my transmission filter (50 hours) on my standard transmission CK3510. I have the filter but I will need to replace some of the fluid. I looked at the Kioti specs and it appears that none of the fluids suggested are available in my area or are discontinued. I saw that Shell Donax TD was now Skilax S4 TXM (specs say 10w30) but have no idea where to start looking locally. I will probably change all the fluid since a bunch is gonna drain out anyway when I take out the filter. Any sourcing ideas. I would love to shop around at the prices I see are 95 bucks plus for 5 gal but I think I will be lucky to find it without driving 200 miles. On my old tractor I always used Traveler premium UTF @ $27 for 5 gallons which is also 10w30. My only concern is warranty and of course the massive price difference. Any suggestions?? Fluidfinder.com does not list the CK3510 but indicates that Traveler Premium is fine for older models such as the CK30 and DK35.

 

[murphy1244]

TSC fluid is fine. Won't hurt your warranty. Can you find Mobil 424?

 

[devildog1]

Not sure about the Kioti tractors but on my and other Kubota's a shop vacuum is placed on/over fill hole and turned by helper and then filter is spun off and new filter installed. Vacuum stops loss of fluid, it works cause I have done it a few times. May some Kioti owners will chime in? Oh I always use manufactures suggested fluids.
DevilDog

 

[murphy1244]

Not sure about the Kioti tractors but on my and other Kubota's a shop vacuum is placed on/over fill hole and turned by helper and then filter is spun off and new filter installed. Vacuum stops loss of fluid, it works cause I have done it a few times. May some Kioti owners will chime in? Oh I always use manufactures suggested fluids.
DevilDog

I think James did a write up on his dk35 using the vac in fill hole trick

 

[devildog1]

I think James did a write up on his dk35 using the vac in fill hole trick

Ah, that's good then OP can just change his filter without having to buy or substitute hydro fluid.
DevilDog

 

[holeycow]

Spirax, not Skilax

 

[dadster4]

Here is what I use...Shell Spirax S4 TXM - Case of 3 (1 Gallon)
Don't drive- have it delivered:thumbsup:

 

[oldpilgrim]

TSC fluid is fine. Won't hurt your warranty. Can you find Mobil 424?

TSC's Traveller premium is made for newer machines. Their 303 fluid is for older machines.

The premium is fine for yours.