Oil & Fuel When to change oil on 2520? First one.

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Deadman

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I have a brand new 2520, and I'm wondering when I should change the oil? I know the book says 50hrs, but is that best, or should I do it early or late?
Early is usually when I do it, but I was told to let it break in good before changing it.....????

When I do change it, what oils are you guys using? The book calls for like 10-30. I usually used 15-40 in the old 2210. What do you think?

Thanks
 
   / When to change oil on 2520? First one. #2  
I changed my hyd and engine oil at 50 hrs. I replaced the engine oil with more break in oil. This was recommended by my local JD dealer.

GordNovo
 
   / When to change oil on 2520? First one. #3  
I am right at 50 hours now. So i am going to do the full service.:)

I did not know about this ? am i suppose to use break in oil again at the 50 hour service.....:confused:

Chris...:)
 
   / When to change oil on 2520? First one. #4  
Very good question Deadman! I was just thinking about this very same subject yesterday morning. I was thinking about posting the question, it looks like you beat me to it. :D
 
   / When to change oil on 2520? First one. #5  
This subject has been brought up more then a few times...

You'll read a lot of opinions, but I'd suggest to wait until you get your full 50 hours or a bit more. The techs I put this same question to always stated it's better to go more then the minumum break in hours...up to about 60.

Now, you'll probably see responses here that discuss modern synthetic oils, metallurgy and why it's no longer necessary to break in an engine.
All I can say as long as you go by the manual, you're covered if your engine suffers a failure.
 
   / When to change oil on 2520? First one. #6  
Im not sure about the dealer in your area, but I just got a gift certificate from my dealer for free JD engine oil and filter for the first oil change.. I got my 2320 in May and it has about 30 hrs on it so far..

BTW - I also got a certificate from JD Corp for a FREE hat..

Brian
 
   / When to change oil on 2520? First one. #7  
After reading lots of posts on the form, I went with running break-in oil for the first 100 hours, changing at 25 hour intervals. Now, after the 100 hour mark, I use synthenics changing at 50 hour intervals. Yeah, yeah, yeah...maybe too often for some but at ~$10 per change for the 1/2 gallon of oil & filter, it's cheap insurance. My two cents...
 
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RoyJackson said:
All I can say as long as you go by the manual, you're covered if your engine suffers a failure.

I agree with you Roy. if you do it like thay say.
there will be no Question , if there was an Engine problem
down the road...;)

Chris....:)
 
   / When to change oil on 2520? First one. #9  
Changed mine after about 25 hrs. on the dealers recommendation. Used John Deere plus 50. I used rotella 15W40 in everything else I have.
 
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So is my Rotella 15w-40 good to use, or should I use something else as far as the oil goes?
 

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