Kubota mx5200 first oil change. Book says 10 quarts, 6.75 came out..

[MechanicalGuy]

I put 8 quarts in and it is at the top of the dipstick full level. My manual says it holds 10 quarts. I changed the filter also. This has to be a typo in the manual. What are your experiences with the 5200 or the 5800?

 

[MechanicalGuy]

 

[oosik]

I have a 2009 Kubota M6040. The Op Manual says 11.6 quarts with filter change. It actually takes 13.7 quarts with filter change. Go figure.......

Obviously an engineering estimate as opposed to a field trial.

 

[moship]

Did you remove both drain plugs?

 

[MechanicalGuy]

Both plugs.

Level concrete floor.

 

[Diggin It]

You won't ever get it all out. Some will remain in the trans itself, plus whatever is in the hydraulic lines, hoses, cylinders, etc.

 

[pburchett]

When I do an oil change my MX5200HST will hold 8 qts also.

 

[moship]

You won't ever get it all out. Some will remain in the trans itself, plus whatever is in the hydraulic lines, hoses, cylinders, etc.

I think the OP is talking about engine oil not the hydraulic system.

 

[5030]

You won't ever get it all out. Some will remain in the trans itself, plus whatever is in the hydraulic lines, hoses, cylinders, etc.

No, it don't. OP is talking about engine oil, not hydraulic oil. Kubota is very vague about fill capacities on all their machines, mine included. Just use the dipstick and fill accordingly Mine calls for 12 quarts and it holds 13.5 with the filter on one machine, the other identical machine but 2 years older holds 12.5 quarts. I just go by the dipstick. Same with the hydraulic fluid level.

 

[diesel85]

Most everything I own is like this. Including my Kubota.

I just fill it until it reaches the appropriate markings on the dipstick.

I also try to make it a habit of checking fluids before starting a machine -- especially one that has sat for a week or more.

I even check the fluids in all my vehicles every 3 days or so.

It's also interesting to note the color of the fluids too.