been going through my cub
Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2012 6:05 pm
i replaced nearly all of fluids
-engine oil and filter change i used 30W
-hytran fluid change in hydraulic block
-transmission oil i used 80W
-steering gearbox oil change 80W
-greased all grease zerks; there are quite a few of them
i bought all fluids from the local CASEIH dealer so it should be good stuff. dealer told me that the engine oil used is the same regardless of outdoor temperature, but i read in the book that under 32 degrees it specs 20W and 10W in extreme cold. i am curious why the dealer told me that i use the same oil year round; do they not make 20W and 10W anymore and it is acceptable to use 30W year round or am i missing something here. next things on the list change final drive oil, coolant flush and fill; also have to inspect air cleaner. i have the donadson type aircleaner. i checked the oil in the aircleaner and it has oil in the bottom but i need to take the cartridge out and probably replace it. this old tractor is getting the proper service that it deserves.
im going to be using this tractor primarly for snow removal this winter and mowing in the spring; do i have to change oil grades like i do in my cub cadet 147? or can i run the same grade year round without any worry of engine damage
im starting to find out that these tractors have quite a few fluids that need to be changed. i think thats why some of them have so much worn out parts; neglect. my tractor is very mechanically fit and i itend to keep it that way even if it cost me a few bucks, fluid changes are allot cheaper then replacing worn out parts
-engine oil and filter change i used 30W
-hytran fluid change in hydraulic block
-transmission oil i used 80W
-steering gearbox oil change 80W
-greased all grease zerks; there are quite a few of them
i bought all fluids from the local CASEIH dealer so it should be good stuff. dealer told me that the engine oil used is the same regardless of outdoor temperature, but i read in the book that under 32 degrees it specs 20W and 10W in extreme cold. i am curious why the dealer told me that i use the same oil year round; do they not make 20W and 10W anymore and it is acceptable to use 30W year round or am i missing something here. next things on the list change final drive oil, coolant flush and fill; also have to inspect air cleaner. i have the donadson type aircleaner. i checked the oil in the aircleaner and it has oil in the bottom but i need to take the cartridge out and probably replace it. this old tractor is getting the proper service that it deserves.
im going to be using this tractor primarly for snow removal this winter and mowing in the spring; do i have to change oil grades like i do in my cub cadet 147? or can i run the same grade year round without any worry of engine damage
im starting to find out that these tractors have quite a few fluids that need to be changed. i think thats why some of them have so much worn out parts; neglect. my tractor is very mechanically fit and i itend to keep it that way even if it cost me a few bucks, fluid changes are allot cheaper then replacing worn out parts