Where do you guys buy your oil and filters?

[doneill127]

Not trying to justify the high price but spending 35 years in customer service for large power plant OEM I understand a few things. Let’s say there are two customers. One buys all his stuff from me and comes in every so often to talk and asks a few questions. The other bought his tractor but I haven’t seeen or heard from them in years. First customer has a couple different issues during the warranty might be qustionable on coverage but I look and see that they’ve been a loyal customer and also convey that to the OEM. The problems get fixed the transportation fees get waived and everyone’s happy. Second customer comes in says my tractors broken please fix it. Well sir if you look at the warranty it excludes anything that isn’t internal and blah blah.

 

[atsah]

Not trying to justify the high price but spending 35 years in customer service for large power plant OEM I understand a few things. Let痴 say there are two customers. One buys all his stuff from me and comes in every so often to talk and asks a few questions. The other bought his tractor but I haven稚 seeen or heard from them in years. First customer has a couple different issues during the warranty might be qustionable on coverage but I look and see that they致e been a loyal customer and also convey that to the OEM. The problems get fixed the transportation fees get waived and everyone痴 happy. Second customer comes in says my tractors broken please fix it. Well sir if you look at the warranty it excludes anything that isn稚 internal and blah blah.

Warranty for me and you should be the same. It shouldn't matter if I go in more than you do to kiss someone's you know what more often than you do.. If I encountered such a dealership I would call the OEM and spill the beans..

 

[4570Man]

They still have to do warranty work. They can be more lenient on stuff that really isn’t covered under warranty.

 

[doneill127]

They have to do warranty work absolutely. Now go and look at your warranty language and see how much is black and white vs the grey area.

 

[Redlands Okie]

Been using mystic brand oils and grease for decades. Tractors, lawnmowers, truck diesels, gas engines in the cars, large concrete saws, etc. Cannot say that I have had one single oil or grease related problem.
Kubota tractor hydraulics I have stuck with the Kubota super UDT2 after reading up on the subject quiet a bit.
Now filters is another story. On the Kubota hydraulics I am using OEM filters after seeing the messicks video. Actually cut a OEM filter and a Napa filter up and seems the video is accurate.
Usually use Napa air, oil, fuel filters on everything unless I read up and can confirm to my satisfaction that a better filter is available that I should be using. Example being fuel filters on the dodge trucks. Kind of silly to be using fuel filters that allow larger particles through than the diesel injectors tip have. Shortens the life of the injectors a lot. Something for some of you all to keep in mind. (Learned that one the hard way)
Sometimes I know I can save a couple of bucks on something but for the amount invested in the equipment I am not going to worry about a few dollars saved considering what equipment and trucks cost. I am in it for the long haul since I usually keep the equipment and trucks instead of trading every few years.

 

[Sawyer Rob]

Thing is, you automatically think the after market isn't as good as the OEM and that isn't necessarily true!

SR

 

[keegs]

I don't have the expertise to questions Kubota's recommendations. I'd rather have competitive pricing on their "OEM" consumables.

On their recommended frequency, $500-$600 for an oil change is over the top. And with the trailoring, it would be close to a grand if I had them do it.

Sorry guys... I'm just getting old.

 

[wagne223]

When you guys mention $400-$500 for an oil change, do you mean just the engine oil and filter or a full change out of the hydraulic system or both?

Oil and filter for just the engine should only be $60-$80 depending on how much oil your tractor takes. (CUT and SCUT)

Also, if your dealer is doing the oil change, most likely you are paying for a specific service that includes the oil change and many other lubes , checks and adjustments.
I could see that being $4-500.

 

[MH8675309]

Deere dealership wanted $2300 to split my machine and replace just the pto clutch. I paid a man that works out of his shed $1300 to do both the PTO and Drive clutch and he had it done in 2 days. He makes his living working on tractors and has a good reputation. I dont feel a loyalty to any business that charges so much more. I might buy a tractor there since I like John Deere but maintenance and such - I shop around.

 

[RustyA]

When I bought my 50 hr filters for new Boomer 40 my New Holland dealer was competitive on hydro and engine oil filters, but completely out to lunch on fuel filter. New Holland fuel filter was $58...O'Reilly was under $15 for OE Bosch filter. Bought filters he was competitive on from him and the hydro fluid to top off from him as well which was fairly priced. I'll pay 10-20% more but not 200%.