Good morning!!!!

[Popgadget]

I need to replace the transmission oil in my Gravely garden tractor.
Over the years spec changed from straight 30 to 10W40 and now 10W30 motor oil.
am wondering if better to use a semi synthetic which might be less likely to leak at old seals.
Rotella 5 or 6?
old straight cut gears, don't get hot, probably some slop in them.

I would suggest 15/40, no need for synthetic, but use a high quality oil for the better additive package. The transmission in the Gravely doesn’t get hot enough to boil off moisture, especially if it’s not run all day, so an oil with a good additive package like the higher API ratings would be helpful. I think the current top rating is SN.
Keep in mind that a 10/30 and a 10/40 are the same viscosity cold, just that the 10/40 has a higher film strength. That’s why I suggested the 15/40 so it would be a little thicker.

 

[m7040]

good morning, 66 going to 85 nice weather but no rain

Watered the Forsythia's yesterday on the upper area. Left the hose on each of them for more than an hour. Will continue that for the lower area today

Wife wants me to replace the kitchen stove. Need to rearrange and move to make room for that. Also measure the door . May be the door needs to come off. I have the little 4 wheel casters that can go under the feet on the old stove. The old Wulf stove is big and heavy for sure. It will take some time getting this done

 

[wngsprd]

Yes, some years are not as good because of the freeze damage, looks like this year will be an exceptional year. I ordered my Eufy doorbell camera last night and will get the cameras if the doorbell works good. Why did you get two different model cameras, is one better, I have an electric plug nearby where they will mount, is one a plug-in?

Good morning! 72˚F heading to only the mid 90s with clouds. I did not get much sleep last night, I stepped on the ledge edge of the brick sidewalk and fell and bruised my ribs, hopefully I can get back to sleep. lots of garage organizing to do while it is cool.

Hope you didn't do any bad damage in your fall.

One cam is indoors...plug-in and wifi, the other is solar/battery powered, wifi, and outside. Both show on the app screen. The indoors cam takes a micro SD card for storage...I used an old 32gb card from my old Samsung phone. The outdoors has onboard storage of 8gb, unless you buy the base station.

 

[daugen]

I would suggest 15/40, no need for synthetic, but use a high quality oil for the better additive package. The transmission in the Gravely doesn’t get hot enough to boil off moisture, especially if it’s not run all day, so an oil with a good additive package like the higher API ratings would be helpful. I think the current top rating is SN.
Keep in mind that a 10/30 and a 10/40 are the same viscosity cold, just that the 10/40 has a higher film strength. That’s why I suggested the 15/40 so it would be a little thicker.

thanks
the spec constantly changes, I wonder if it will migrate to 15/40
I always thought that was "diesel" oil
not any more
yes, trans never gets hot
I thought I would hedge...and go with Rotella T5 semi synthetic 15/40.
Interesting that 15/40 is spec for my rv gen oil also.

I don't ever remember draining this oil. Maybe I did 20 years ago...
I'd say it's time. Unit has seen a lot of work and since it has a breather, that means
dirt can get inside.

I would think the old Slick 50 would be good on gears.
so much snake oil I've bought over the years...

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

thanks
and retreat to what ? 7?
you know they will offer a couple grand at most.
there's probably 13-15 percent in the truck
they have no floor plan costs on a special order

I think ten percent is traditional.
Around here, they still aren't thinking traditional
they get used to those fat deals and aren't going to be thrilled
with my skinny one.

thankfully I'm looking to buy a Chevrolet and there are lots of big dealers around.
Only one I won't buy from, of course the most convenient locally. But I'm not far from NJ state border,
over the bridge I go, and Flemington NJ is a nice drive.

of course I emailed the sales mgr there in NJ a week ago, like I did the other local Chevy dealer in Souderton,
and have had zero response. No rush since if the one dealer doesn't have the new software, no one does.
And without pricing software, not much to do at this point. Might be another month. I told sales guy also to look for
2-3 year old CPO Tahoe with supercruise, a rare item for sure. Which I would not buy since they will be asking almost new price
for it hoping to snag some impulse buyer. I'll wait it out and try to save more money.

at least special ordering you avoid the BS of window etching, all the nonsense packages they try to sell to pad the profit margin.
This is already way more expensive than I'm used to/am comfortable with paying level.
part of the high price is being stuck paying for equipment I don't want, like a sunroof.
they get you on the packages.
I only want 60k of equipment and functionality, but they will sure sell me that wrapped in a nice 75k package.

I'm sure by the time I sit down with the guy he will tell me I can only get a HUD, which I'm used to and want,
in the top zoot trim. Trying to avoid top trim because almost always comes with 22 inch wheels which I absolutely don't want.
I'd much prefer the sidewalls of 18's on our local potholes.

I've studied the 2024 build info online. Can't imagine the new one will be much different except sales guy said you can now get
supercruise on an LT, one trim lower than before.

conservative birdie on one shoulder saying delay delay delay, don't spend, expensive trip coming, and other birdie is cooing seductively
High Country baby, get it all now
I trust the first one more.

pretty sure I'm a limited sand person so need to not wait.
more concerned with mobility than disease, but we all know cancer can come back.
like driving through Tornado Alley, most of the time no problem at all.

Didn't intend to take it with me anyway.
I'd had my dream tractor.
time for a nice truck.
something nice to travel in when done with rv.

I love these vehicles too.
You would like the magnetic suspension ride quality. subtle but instantly firm when it needs to be. But pricey.

Not telling you what to order, but for me, I'd go gas engine. Yes the mileage of the diesel is lucrative, but the price of diesel offsets that usually. Also, repairs on diesel fuel pumps and injectors are ka ching in the thousands. The gas has more HP, the diesel has it's torque. I'm not a fan of DEF.

You don't have a history of keeping vehicles for a really long time, so longevity is not your worry. But trade in value might be.

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

Yes, some years are not as good because of the freeze damage, looks like this year will be an exceptional year. I ordered my Eufy doorbell camera last night and will get the cameras if the doorbell works good. Why did you get two different model cameras, is one better, I have an electric plug nearby where they will mount, is one a plug-in?

Good morning! 72˚F heading to only the mid 90s with clouds. I did not get much sleep last night, I stepped on the ledge edge of the brick sidewalk and fell and bruised my ribs, hopefully I can get back to sleep. lots of garage organizing to do while it is cool.

Don, hope your ribs are OK. At our age when you fall, you take mental inventory of things before you get up. I'm guessing you will be sore for days.

Need to go get the SUV inspected and new annual window license sticker.

Another trip around the sun today. The cat is impatiently waiting to be fed. The ducks get fresh water daily, that's why such a small pool. They poop and dirty it up filthy in 1 day.

Wifey going to make me a Chocolate Raspberry Cake - Tastes Better From Scratch

My wifey loves this lady's scratch recipes, and so does our family. The scratch cakes are just that much better than a box cake.

This is the goal, but I told her to make a double batch and make it a double layer 13 x 9 cake. So we can share plenty.

Hope you all have a blessed day today.
Prayers for our team.

 

[kenmbz]

Morning all, 68 going to 85 and sunny.

BEF - low freon will usually (not always) show some ice on the line

LS - hope BIL pulls through,

Thomas - hope no further treatment required, prayers sent

Don - bruised ribs no fun, no laughing for a while....

Happy birthday Kyle

Did cleanup around the pool, Really filled with leaves since it's been so dry here some of the trees are shedding, while others look super happy.


Be well,

Seem to be multiplying , wonder when fox will show back up.
Seem to have a bunny in every direction I look now.

 

[Quaffer]

I have my condensation going into a 2 gallon pan I empty it twice a day, ... the potted plants are thriving.

Hello everyone-- my wife is interested in using condensate on some sick plants. Maybe it will perk them up?

 

[daugen]

I love these vehicles too.
You would like the magnetic suspension ride quality. subtle but instantly firm when it needs to be. But pricey.

Not telling you what to order, but for me, I'd go gas engine. Yes the mileage of the diesel is lucrative, but the price of diesel offsets that usually. Also, repairs on diesel fuel pumps and injectors are ka ching in the thousands. The gas has more HP, the diesel has it's torque. I'm not a fan of DEF.

You don't have a history of keeping vehicles for a really long time, so longevity is not your worry. But trade in value might be.

thanks
the upcharge for the smaller diesel is only a couple grand, not like the ten or eleven for the big diesels in HD trucks.
I'm more concerned with the diesel being a slug around town. And noisy. Though a close friend has one and I've stood near
it idling. No question it's a diesel, but quieter than expected, particularly inside.
6.2 is a marvelous motor. Makes nice noises.
This is a big vehicle you don't buy for top gas mileage.
If I can get in the 20's on the road, I'm happy.

but which will I be happier towing a 7000 pound travel trailer with?

I was super happy towing with the autoleveling air bag suspension Ram truck I had.
Everything sat level and towed 7700 pound Jayco like a dream.
I would expect the 6.2 to tow like the Hemi.

it's when not towing I want something very comfortable with little head toss
GM's top suspension is both electronic and air bag.
Winds up just being crazy expensive.

 

[daugen]

Ken, tons of rabbits here, time for rabbit stew

Quaffer, welcome. whatever you do, don't scratch the motorhome.
or catch the awning edge...