Engine oil recommendations for my Kioti DK6010SE

[future_vision]

This has probably has been asked dozens of times with a different model but I am going to ask anyways. I have a Kioti DK6010SE in need of an oil change. What oil is recommended. The manual lists:

Tier2 or 3 (Without dpf) - ApI Ch grade above
Tier4 (With dpf) - ApI CJ grade above
SAE 10W30, 10W40, 15W40

 

[RjCorazza]

You're more likely to easily find API CK oil, which is fine. In New England if you run your machine in the winter, I would vary from the OEM list and use a 0w 30 or 40 or 5w30 or 40.
I run 0w40 in my 3 machines.

 

[future_vision]

What are your thoughts about using Shell Rotella T6 Full Synthetic SAE 5W-40? Seems to be popular and good quality.

 

[RjCorazza]

We all have our preferences, T6 enjoys a good reputation and it's a popular oil. Stick with a CK though for the emissions.

 

[future_vision]

I'm not sure I understand "Stick with a CK though for the emissions.". I'm a first time tractor owner and this is all new. Ultimately, I want to put good oil in my machine so I can run it as long as possible especially since I tend to run it pretty hard.

 

[RjCorazza]

Just that if your Kioti has dpf emissions it is important to use the correct API oil classification.

 

[Kioti Dave]

What are your thoughts about using Shell Rotella T6 Full Synthetic SAE 5W-40? Seems to be popular and good quality.

That's what I use in my NX4510. Can't go wrong with T6

 

[future_vision]

Got ya. Looks like the Rotella is a CJ I believe which appears to meet their standards. Any suggestions on a CK classification oil? I'm reading 0W-40 would be best although that is not a weight that is list. In fact, neither is 5W-40

 

[Deleted member 371759]

If you are super interested in oil performance in your piece of equipment you could always send out a sample for a analysis. Dont like the numbers change brand and try again.

 

[future_vision]

A Rotella 15W40 should be fine? Average temps usually don't get lower than the teens and typically an average high in the high 70's low 80's

 

[future_vision]

That's what I use in my NX4510. Can't go wrong with T6

Would 15W40 weight t6 be fine?

 

[RjCorazza]

A Rotella 15W40 should be fine? Average temps usually don't get lower than the teens and typically an average high in the high 70's low 80's

Teens is not particularly cold, so 15w40 would be fine. Lots of operators use 15w40 in climates similar to that.
That said, my preference is a lower winter rating in a similar mid atlantic climate.

 

[future_vision]

Great. FYI. Am I reading this right that the t6 does the same job as the CK4

 

[Deleted member 371759]

I think t6 is a full synthetic 15w40 so cold temps should not make much difference.

 

[Yander]

Im in Ohio and I run 5-40 T6 in everything (Tractors) that starts in the winter and 15-40 T6 in everything that only runs in the summer (ZTR).

I think you would be hard pressed to find a better oil than T6 for the money and availability. I think a lot of guys use it because it is great oil and you can almost buy it anywhere oil is sold, almost.

 

[CaptPat]

Any of the weights listed should be fine, the important part is to be sure that whatever you use meets or exceeds the specified standard (e.g., CK). I use what the manufacturer recommends (spec and weight), especially during the warranty period, it's one less issue should you need to make a warranty claim. I believe that CJ is the latest standard and it meets the CK specification. I've used Rotella for years in various diesel engines, it is usually readily available, there are however other good oils to choose from.

 

[big bubba]

Would 15W40 weight t6 be fine?

given your location, T6 5/40 would be my choice. have ever you changed 15/40 in 40 degree weather before? i'd go w/the lower viscosity rating on T6. you'll be better off on those 20F degree morning starts w/T6 5/40

 

[Williy]

When I run out of T6 I will be using this as the stats are same:

Valvoline premium blue is a heavy-duty full synthetic oil. It is approved and recommended by Cummins’s superior 15W40

willy

 

[future_vision]

given your location, T6 5/40 would be my choice. have ever you changed 15/40 in 40 degree weather before? i'd go w/the lower viscosity rating on T6. you'll be better off on those 20F degree morning starts w/T6 5/40

I'll probably do that in the future. It's mostly land clearing right now and in the winter it'll be moving logs for milling. Looks like after my 250 hr oil change I only need to change the oil yearly although i suspect it is probably wide to change it after a certain number of hours too. I guess what I'm saying is the shouldn't be a needed to change it in the winter. I'll eventually have a heated garage too

 

[future_vision]

Thanks for all the feedback everyone!