Oil & Fuel MX5100 oil change

[jim44]

Just did my 50 hour oil change. It seems the MX5100 has 2 oil drains on the bottom of the pan, one on each side. Wonder why come this is??

 

[Bluegill2]

The front drive shaft splits the oil pan on both my tractors, so ya have to drain both sides. Guessing the MX is the same?

 

[jim44]

Gosh, I hope not! If that was the case, would it not be apparent from the outside? The manual does not mention anything about having to drain both........ I bet if that is the case, I have waaay to much oil in there.

Thanks.

 

[ozley]

Gosh, I hope not! If that was the case, would it not be apparent from the outside? The manual does not mention anything about having to drain both........ I bet if that is the case, I have waaay to much oil in there. Thanks.

I would bet that is the case.

 

[devildog1]

Yes both have to be drained, same on my L3540. Time to recheck your oil.
DevilDog

 

[JP9MM]

is there no dipstick on this engine?

 

[Bluegill2]

is there no dipstick on this engine?

I sure hope so.

 

[jim44]

Yep, it has a dipstick. BUT, that's not how you get the oil out.:shocked:

Just looked at it again, and the driveshaft is right there in the middle of the oil pan. Don't know how I could have missed it. Soooo, first thing in the morning I'm going to start completely over, and maybe I'll manage to get it right!:thumbsup:

 

[JP9MM]

Yep, it has a dipstick. BUT, that's not how you get the oil out.:shocked:

Just looked at it again, and the driveshaft is right there in the middle of the oil pan. Don't know how I could have missed it. Soooo, first thing in the morning I'm going to start completely over, and maybe I'll manage to get it right!:thumbsup:

Sounds good
Only reason i asked was because of this comment "I bet if that is the case, I have waaay to much oil in there"

 

[jim44]

I know. I was just funnin' with you.

As a side note though, this particular dipstick is very hard for me to read, especially with new oil in it. If it gets above the "full" indicator, I am totally at a loss as to how much above it might be. Once it goes above full, it's just a smooth round rod, and for the life of me, I can not tell where the level might be.

Thanks for the advice.

 

[C4Ranch]

Don't start over! You can slowly take the plug out and hang on to it. Just pop it off slowly and drain some then pop it back in. Oil is expensive!

Had to drain about a half qt before.

Ymmv.

J

 

[DieselnHooters]

Mine spends most of its life in the woods, swerving through (and over) stumps and heavy slash and I figured 2 oil pans are better than 1 if one is ever pierced , pried open or something and I dont notice the damage right away...theres still some oil flowing for a time with a 2nd pan

 

[Code54]

Im guessing you have a 4x2 - on my 4x4 the shaft goes right down the middle of the pan as mentioned. With the fresh oil you need good lighting to see the level on the dip stick! Also remember to check your front diff as they are know to be a bit low on oil (mine was when it came from the dealer)

 

[JRL305]

My B3200 has 2 oil pan drain plugs also. I was surprised how much came out of the other side after I drained the first side. The manual shows "oil plug" but states "oil plugs" further down the page. Dip stick is kinda hard to read but when you finally see it, it makes sense.

I know this isn't the right thread but.... when I check my trans fluid it comes out dry. When I plug it back in, it shows fluid. My neighbor said his B3300 does the same thing. What's up with that?

 

[JRL305]

Some how I got a double post. ?????

 

[jim44]

Well, I got 'er done. Turns out there was only about a quart too much in it. Refilled it with the exact amount it calls for, and guess what----still above the full mark by about 1/2 inch. I'm just gonna call it good, and go on about my business. Or maybe, just not stick the dipstick quite all the way in. Eureka!! Right on the money now!

Thanks for all the help and ideas.

 

[k0ua]

Well, I got 'er done. Turns out there was only about a quart too much in it. Refilled it with the exact amount it calls for, and guess what----still above the full mark by about 1/2 inch. I'm just gonna call it good, and go on about my business. Or maybe, just not stick the dipstick quite all the way in. Eureka!! Right on the money now!

Thanks for all the help and ideas.

You have to remember that the oil specification is for a "dry" engine, in other words NO oil in it. When you do a drain (with both plugs by the way) all of the oil never comes out. There is always some oil trapped inside the passageways. So the best method is to put slightly less than the manual calls for, then run the engine to let the new filter fill up. Let it set for a minute or two and "stick it" to see how much more to top off. In other words, work from a slightly low condition and add oil until full.

James K0UA

 

[TripleR]

We have learned long ago to go with the protocol used by James k0ua, I have left the plugs out for an hour or more and all the oil never comes out and never takes what's called for in the manual, I would rather be a bit low than a bit high.

 

[Bluegill2]

I wouldn't run it with the oil a half inch above the full mark.

 

[Code54]

Yep - 1/2 in is pretty high, may want to drain a little more out. Did you fill the oil filter at all (I personally do - makes me feel a little better but never seen hard proof it really causes any issues if you don't.) The filter will "suck" up a little of the extra oil if it is empty. Good luck