The 50 Hour Service

[rvtech]

I don't know what the brand is, but I'm certain Deere doesn't refine their own oil. It may be listed on the package. All their oil is probably packaged under the Deere label by the same company.

Non detergent was always the break in oil we preferred with all engines from the past. I'm not familiar with Yanmar diesels, but virtually all late model engines use newer technology in regards to pistons and rings. There are no new car, light truck, diesel truck or gas or diesel rv's using non detergent or break in oil any more to my knowledge.

In my opinion, varying engine speeds and load during break in and not idling the engine are the most important factors to seat rings. I wouldn't worry about the oil being changed as long as it is a good quality oil with proper ratings.

 

[bigpete]

Your Deere dealer should stock it. All four in my area have it on their shelves. Stick with your dealer's advice.

 

[RoyJackson]

"My 990 is at 45 hours and I have about 10 more hours of work to do before I bring her to the house. It won't hurt it to go over the 50 hours just a tad will it? "

Nope...when I broke the 790's engine in...I was told to wait at least 50 hours. I changed it at 60 hours.
I've got 90 hours on the tractor now. The engine pulls strong and no oil consumption. No smoke out of the ordinary either...

 

[h20camper]

Deere's break-in oil is a 10w30 weight and in the 1 gallon form is part number TY22041. Yanmar diesels do come shipped with break-in oil (at least the 2210's 3TNE74 does per Deere technical support). Many users on this form recommend running break-in oil for the first 100 hours (of course changing at a minimum of every 50 hours).

 

[Ronster]

The owner's manual on my 2520 says do not use break in oil, whever that is. It's interesting that I can't find any engine break in info in the manual. I plan on running the engine at about 2000-2500 rpm for the break in period, and then changing the oil with Shell Rotella.

 

[RalphVa]

I believe lots of manufacturers now use Mobil 1 as factory fill. I changed to Mobil 1 in my 4010 at 13 hours. That is about equivalent to around 500 miles on a car engine. That's enough.

My 4010 CERTAINLY did not have straight 30w in it for factory fill. That oil would be very detrimental on cold weather startup (tractor delivered in early November). The oil pump just won't start pumping that heavy an oil very quickly. The valve train could very well start smoking before oil got to it to replace what got ground away on startup.

Ralph

 

[brandon07]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Thanks Guys

I checked the Frontier site and they are located in Canada. I'm located in Florida. Is there a source for break-in oil a little closer to home? I certainly don't want to have a warranty problem and want to stick with the JD break-in oil if possible.

If all else fails, I'll make the drive to Mariana and get it from the dealer I bougtht the tractor from (Sworinger-Lord). They seem to have just about everything...just a bit of a drive for me.

Thanks,
Bill )</font>
Bill I just bought my 990 from Swearingen-Lord Equipment. Buddy Lord is a great guy did you get to meet JD? What all did you get from them?

 

[BillW50]

Brandon

I bought the tractor from Danny Swearingen. He's a great guy to deal with too. I have a 4310 with 300CX, Box blade, and 72" 7 Iron MMM. I've done a lot of heavy lifting with it already and it has performed great. I guess I got ahead of myself a bit and changed the oil too early not knowing about the specifics of break-in oil. I've decided to change over to break-in oil again which I have found in Pensacola (Beard Equpment). I'm in Fort Walton, so it's a bit of a drive to Marianna just for oil, but next time I'm in Marianna, I'm stocking up on supplies as Swearingen-Lord. Iv'e found them to be a great customer service oriented dealer. I found it puzzling that Wise Equipment in Crestview did not have any break in oil in stock and said if I wanted some, I'd have to order a whole case. What's with that?

Bill