lubricating oils

[shrekbelly]

guys,

i need to start a regular oiling and greasing schedule on my bx. have also got confusing advice on what to use.
what is the concensus on good oils, for my new oiling can/pump. as always, any input is greatly appreciated . . . . to old and broken down, ought to know better . . . hookopotomous regards, shrekbelly

 

[gwdixon]

Follow the manual recommendations.

 

[shrekbelly]

thanks

 

[devildog1]

gwdixon, steered you right, follow your manual for greasing all points and change your engine oil at least once a year even if your hours are low. I did this on my BX23 TLB and never had a issue. You may want to use synthetics oils if you live in colder areas for the winter, It makes starts a bit easier on engine.
DevilDog

 

[TripleR]

For engine oil I have used Rotella, Kubota and New Holland, SUDT for the transmission; lithium base in grease gun. I use mine year round, so I go by hours, but if you don't put enough hours, I would change engine oil yearly anyway unless stored in a heated place. The BX is really simple to service.

 

[shrekbelly]

sorry i'm such a dreadful communicator, i was/am curious if there's a preferred brand on 3 in 1 lubricant (i have my greases & engine oils lined up).
thanks, shrekbelly

 

[gwdixon]

Fluid Film is darn good for an oil can/gun. Expensive, but very corrosion resistant and it has a nice odor as well.

It can be bought in an aerosol can or by the gallon. John Deere dealers have the gallon cans for around $30. A small aerosol can is over $10 and is not so economical.

Fluid Film? | Corrosion Preventative, Lubricant and Rust Inhibitor

 

[TripleR]

I use Breakfree CLP.

 

[Cami]

@TripleR: I used to use a gun oil called CLP that came in jugs and I don't recall a brand name on it....had teflon particles in it. Is that the stuff you use?

 

[johann]

I got turned on to fluid film by someone in this post,( sorry I don't remember who) to free up my 3pt hitch "eye balls" and I was really impressed with the performance it did amazing things.......until it got cold then it Turns thick and harder to move parts. unless something else happened between plowings, I have to assume it is the cold. It is nice to have a candy smell on you after hooking up 3pt hitch instead of the diesel smell of "PB penetrating oil"...

 

[rdsaustintx]

boxers versus briefs. use whatever you are comfortable with, just change it regularly.