Kubota Engine Oil

Tractor_Jim_CT · Dec 24, 2005

Does anyone buy engine oil for their Kubota online and has it delivered? If so, who do you use? TractorSmart does not.

Merry Christmas and a safe Kubota New Year

hwp · Dec 24, 2005

No, I just buy diesel grade oil at the local auto parts store. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

rdsaustintx · Dec 25, 2005

I looked all over for online source and gave up. Tractorsmart DOES sell SUDT, but not engine oil.

I'm using Bota oil until warranty expires, then going to Rotella.

Russell

Sully2 · Dec 25, 2005

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I'm using Bota oil until warranty expires, then going to Rotella.

Russell )

Thats basically what Im planning on. Switching at my 50 hr mark and going to a different oil.

bugstruck · Dec 25, 2005

Kubota doesn't spec oil like they do hydraulic fluid. They don't say who has to make it. So you can use any manufacturer's oil that meets their guidelines. The manual should spell that out. No need to wait to change IMO as warranty isn't an issue so long as you follow thier guideline.

5030 · Dec 25, 2005

I for one, wasn't aware that Kubota branded an oil in their name.

rdsaustintx · Dec 25, 2005

( I for one, wasn't aware that Kubota branded an oil in their name.)

Oh yeah. Actually, the only diesel-rated 10W/30 I could find (which the manual calls for).

And they are very proud of it. $3/qt.

Ed_Indiana · Dec 26, 2005

I used Mobile 1 10w30 at my 50 hour oil change I use this oil in all my vehicles, mowers etc. I have a 1990 Ranch King lawn tractor with a twin cylinder 18 hp engine that still runs like new today with Mobil 1. My dealer also recommended a synthetic oil for the B7800. Start ups in the winter are quick and easy with synthetic in the crankcase. At 50 hrs I put new Super UDT in the hydraulic resivoir. The snow plow & FEL respond great at warmup. Love this tractor.

Sully2 · Dec 26, 2005

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Oh yeah. Actually, the only diesel-rated 10W/30 I could find (which the manual calls for).
And they are very proud of it. $3/qt.
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I know where your coming from..and I agree ...its a RIP! Its rated "CD;CE and CF"...and 2 of those specs are almost pre-historic. Shell Rotella 10w-30 is rated all of those and MORE..all the way up to "CI"...and I can get it for $7 and change A GALLON at Wally World...geezeeee!!

MikePA · Dec 26, 2005

Here's a link -----> Click Here for the API Oil Categories and what they mean. It pays to read them.

In summary, ratings CG-4 and above are for engines using diesel fuel with 0.5% or less sulphur, EGR, defined as 'high speed' with a need to meet certain emission standards. Any category lower than CF is obsolete. CD was introduced in 1955, CE in 1985, CF in 1994, CG in 1995, CH in 1998, CI in 2002.