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TractorTodd
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I hope you don't loose too much sleep over this. Time will tell.
TedLaRue
Gold Member
So you're either worried about Pennzoil brand oil, or Fram brand of filters.
Assuming 15W30 is right for your temperature range, Pennzoil is fine.
If you really want to know about the filters, go to http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/oilfilterstudy.html at your own peril. Could be information overload. As TractorTodd said, try not to lose any sleep over it.
Assuming 15W30 is right for your temperature range, Pennzoil is fine.
If you really want to know about the filters, go to http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/oilfilterstudy.html at your own peril. Could be information overload. As TractorTodd said, try not to lose any sleep over it.
DiezNutz
Veteran Member
Pennzoil makes a 10W-30 and a 15W-40 for diesels, never seen a 15W-30.
As far as the Fram oil filter... you actually went out of your way to find the one that fits your Kubota, and a sub-standard filter at that.
Saving a few bucks isn't worth taking a chance on trashing your new engine. I personally know two people who had Fram filters that came apart and ruined their motors (one was a sport bike), and heard many more (unconfirmed) horror stories over the years.
It isn't so bad that you need to fix it immediately, just at 100hrs maybe you want to buy a Kubota filter, or at least a quality reputable aftermarket filter.
As far as the Fram oil filter... you actually went out of your way to find the one that fits your Kubota, and a sub-standard filter at that.
Saving a few bucks isn't worth taking a chance on trashing your new engine. I personally know two people who had Fram filters that came apart and ruined their motors (one was a sport bike), and heard many more (unconfirmed) horror stories over the years.It isn't so bad that you need to fix it immediately, just at 100hrs maybe you want to buy a Kubota filter, or at least a quality reputable aftermarket filter.
copperhead1967
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I used kubota fluids and filter until my warranty expired. I heard talk of kubota not honoring warranty work if you had aftermarket parts or fluids.
I since started using FRAM oil filters and kubota hydro filters with kubota hydro fluid. Oil is changed out so quick any will do. I usually service the tractor in the spring and put 100 hrs on it a year. I do a mid season engine oil and filter change. The FRAM filters are about half the price of the Kubota so I get a fresh filter twice a year instead of a oil change using the same filter as recommended in the manual.
The TSC my way stocks FRAM oil filters for tractors. I figure if the farmers use them they must be OK. Who am I to question a hundred years of wisdom.
I since started using FRAM oil filters and kubota hydro filters with kubota hydro fluid. Oil is changed out so quick any will do. I usually service the tractor in the spring and put 100 hrs on it a year. I do a mid season engine oil and filter change. The FRAM filters are about half the price of the Kubota so I get a fresh filter twice a year instead of a oil change using the same filter as recommended in the manual.
The TSC my way stocks FRAM oil filters for tractors. I figure if the farmers use them they must be OK. Who am I to question a hundred years of wisdom.
wushaw
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The oil is fine but I wouldn't use Fram just because I tried four in a row on my Jeep and every one leaked... that was last year, they may have fixed them since but I ain't gonna try em again.
DiezNutz
Veteran Member
There's alot of people that have used/will use Fram for years and never have a problem. Then there are the unlucky ones... there's enough of them not to ignore that some issues exist. To me, it's not worth taking a chance on ending up being one of them. Not every oil filter failure is one that causes immediate and severe damage. There are a number of weak points in the Fram filters that if they fail allow dirty oil to squirt right through. Certain to take hours off the life of the engine, just like smoking cigarettes would take years off of mine.wushaw said:
simonmeridew
Silver Member
Danny
For six bucks you could go to the Kubota dealer and get the right filter, take off the Fram and put the Kubota on, without losing more than a cup of oil, and then you'll stop worrying about it for the next year. You don't need to change the oil to change the filter; it just unscrews off.
simonmeridew
For six bucks you could go to the Kubota dealer and get the right filter, take off the Fram and put the Kubota on, without losing more than a cup of oil, and then you'll stop worrying about it for the next year. You don't need to change the oil to change the filter; it just unscrews off.
simonmeridew
Tommy V
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I like to get the Kubota filters at the dealer because I always ask them if there is any recall or problems I should be on the lookout for. I spent a load of money on the tractor and have been nothing but impressed with it. It does alto of work for me and I think the least I can do is buy the OEM filters and oil. I use SUDT. I do wince at the price but realize it is cheaper than back surgery or a new tractor.
rdam
Gold Member
I agree with OEM filters, but not the oil. "Kubota" branded oil is made for Kubota, to their specs, by the lowest bidder. Get a high quality oil from Shell, Mobil-1, Amsoil that meets the specs. (Probably SAE 30/10w-30, CD, CE, CF)
