Do your own Fluids and Filters on a BX

[kubota35]

thanks bp, I think I'll do a complete oil change....I'll feel I've done a more complete job...thanks and goodnight....
Mark

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

thanks bp, I think I'll do a complete oil change....I'll feel I've done a more complete job...thanks and goodnight....
Mark

I'm a big advocate against doing the fluid at 50 since Kubota says it isn't needed but I'd for sure do it at the 300 for the same reasons BP gave.

 

[Barnone]

I went ahead and did the 50 hour service on my BX2660 but really think it was a waste of money, resources, and a hold over from the old days. The filters and strainer should not be plugged up and the oil should not be worn out in fifty hours.
My new car/truck purchases in the last two or three decades did not require a break in service.

 

[Tractor Seabee]

It may seem like a waste off time but I found that not so. On my BX25 I even changed the HYD oil as I lost 2-3 Qts cleaning the suction strainer and I was changing to the NAPA brand. In both the engine oil and the HYD oil I found at least a tablespoon full of loose black gritty residue in the strainer and in the filters which I cut open. I ignored the fuel filters (2) thinking the same as the last poster, at 300 hrs engine was starving for fuel and died. Pulled the first filter, almost totally plugged with black gunk I could not identify. I have always been careful when the fuel cap is open and even pump through a 5 micron filter so doubt it came from the fuel, but factory residue in the tank.

QA at the factories is probably hit and miss, also casting sand and machining processes always leave stuff in craks only operation works loose.

Ron

 

[bp fick]

I went ahead and did the 50 hour service on my BX2660 but really think it was a waste of money, resources, and a hold over from the old days. The filters and strainer should not be plugged up and the oil should not be worn out in fifty hours.
My new car/truck purchases in the last two or three decades did not require a break in service.

It may seem like a waste off time but I found that not so. On my BX25 I even changed the HYD oil as I lost 2-3 Qts cleaning the suction strainer and I was changing to the NAPA brand. In both the engine oil and the HYD oil I found at least a tablespoon full of loose black gritty residue in the strainer and in the filters which I cut open. I ignored the fuel filters (2) thinking the same as the last poster, at 300 hrs engine was starving for fuel and died. Pulled the first filter, almost totally plugged with black gunk I could not identify. I have always been careful when the fuel cap is open and even pump through a 5 micron filter so doubt it came from the fuel, but factory residue in the tank.

QA at the factories is probably hit and miss, also casting sand and machining processes always leave stuff in craks only operation works loose.

Ron

50 hour service. One is never going to know, I guess, just what things will look like when you pull the screen and change the fluids. I guess that's why there still is a 50 hour service. Some guys report this and some guys report that. Until you actually do the service, it's kind of a Forest Gump eats a box of chocolates deal. You never know what you're gonna get.

 

[Tractor Seabee]

I have indicated in several posts about buying filters and lubricants from NAPA but never posted the part #s, so, here they are for the BX25, just bought a set today for my 1 year/400hr service.

Transmission/hydraulic 7088
Engine oil 1365
Fuel (takes 2) 3032
Air Cleaner 6449
I also buy Heavy Duty UDT #85-405 in gallon pails, DELO 400 15/40W motor oil in the 4 gallon case, and 90W gearlube there.

They are very good on discounts with 3 levels: Senior- Military- and Fleet. They always check on the best of each for me as the % varies by product. Filters are 40%, the UDT is 25%. Always ask. Farmers get the fleet at my store unless senior or military ID.

I always transfer the UDT with a pail pump (from HF) to avoid contamination. I use moly lube catriges from HF with their pnuematic grease gun.

Ron

 

[hc99]

Pulled the first filter, almost totally plugged with black gunk I could not identify. I have always been careful when the fuel cap is open and even pump through a 5 micron filter so doubt it came from the fuel, but factory residue in the tank.
Ron

Ron -

Wonder if the gunk may have resulted from algae? When buying maintenance parts for my first diesel many years ago, I mentioned that since I wouldn't be putting a lot of hours on the tractor, I wasn't planning to change the fuel filter any time soon. The parts guy replied that I should change it every couple years anyway, in case there was any algae growth in the filter.

Thanks for mentioning the NAPA discounts. I'll keep that in mind in future visits.

Howard

 

[Tractor Seabee]

Ron -

Wonder if the gunk may have resulted from algae? When buying maintenance parts for my first diesel many years ago, I mentioned that since I wouldn't be putting a lot of hours on the tractor, I wasn't planning to change the fuel filter any time soon. The parts guy replied that I should change it every couple years anyway, in case there was any algae growth in the filter.

Thanks for mentioning the NAPA discounts. I'll keep that in mind in future visits.

Howard

Howard, I do not think it was algae. With 400 hours in one year there has been a pretty constant flow of fuel, not like the 20-5- hrs seat time for most casual users. Also it was gritty like sand.

Ron

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

Pictures but no video.

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

For the BX25 owner that's asking about the first service, that TripleR sent here. I now have a BX25 and it's the same as the BX2660.

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

This is the same for the BX2200 and close to Bs.

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

First page #10 shows the location of the screen that gets removed to clean.

 

[My Hoe]

John Thomas,

Thank you for posting what I'm sure seemed, to you, at first, to be a very basic thread. As I am now in the market for a BX, I found it very helpful.

14 pages later, it shows how valuable it really is. :thumbsup:

Thanks again.

My Hoe

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

John Thomas,

Thank you for posting what I'm sure seemed, to you, at first, to be a very basic thread. As I am now in the market for a BX, I found it very helpful.

14 pages later, it shows how valuable it really is. :thumbsup:




Thanks again.

My Hoe

Your welcome.:drink: I started the thread but it's a compilation of many knowledgable and experienced Kubota owners input/information. I to learned from it and frequently learn new "stuff/info" on TBN. Always open to new information.

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

Spring has finally sprung here in Ky or so says our weatherman/woman which brings some of us to our spring tractor service itch/timeto extend the life of our tractor. Many people have contributed to this thread with some great advise for old and new tractor owners.
Do your own service and save money as well as learn a bit more about your tractor. It's not Rocket Science and you will probably do a more thorough and complete job than the latest new hire at your local dealer or the experienced guy that does it in steps between other jobs. In other words.....do it yourself or advise/direct/tell your wife/neighbor/grand child/son/daughter or person with sign that says they will work for food, what to do under the tractor while you sit on a stool and hand her/him tools, filters and clean up rags.

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

Spring has finally sprung here in Ky or so says our weatherman/woman which brings some of us to our spring tractor service itch/timeto extend the life of our tractor. Many people have contributed to this thread with some great advise for old and new tractor owners.
Do your own service and save money as well as learn a bit more about your tractor. It's not Rocket Science and you will probably do a more thorough and complete job than the latest new hire at your local dealer or the experienced guy that does it in steps between other jobs. In other words.....do it yourself or advise/direct/tell your wife/neighbor/grand child/son/daughter or person with sign that says they will work for food, what to do under the tractor while you sit on a stool and hand her/him tools, filters and clean up rags.

 

[Bota4me]

Hey john, you can say that again)

 

[kw22614]

He did. LOL

 

[tpeachey]

I just wanted to say "thanks" to the OP. I am in the middle of doing my 200 hr service and I have used this advice and pics time and time again. It is a little intimidating at first, but I have saved hundreds of dollars over the first few services. Thanks again...

 

[mikesee]

I set out to clean the HST screen on my BX2660 after reading about how to do it on this thread. Since I did not have a number #5 stopper I figured a cork from a wine bottle would work just a well. Un screwd the retainer, pulled the tube out and found out the cork was a 1/4 inch too small! At that point there was nothing I could think of doing as the HST fluid just gushed out. I guess I could have stuck the strainer back in, gone to the hardware gotten the stopper but instead I just let the 12 quarts of fliud drain and did the 400 hour HST change at 175 hours. I had a 5 gallon jug of Super HST in the shop so luckly I was covered for the refill. As with everything, live and learn. On the bright side my first install of the MMM went smothly based on everyones advice, especially hooking up the PTO first with a little extra grease and finess not force.