50 Hour Service

[skipmarcy]

Do you think Wix filters are just as good as the Mahindra?

I've used the Wix/NAPA filters on mine all it's life - almost to 2000 hours now. Mostly I've used Rotella 15w-40 but once or twice I've used the Chevron Delo with no differences noted.

 

[scsims]

Thanks for all the replys. I have another question.

How often do you flush the coolant system. It says once a year...... seams a little excessive?

 

[yanmars]

You can buy test strips to measure both the winter protection and the break down of the antifreeze. No need to change it until it is failing.
Also I have used a sacrificial anode, it seems to prolong its life.

 

[bindian]

I'm going to do the 50 hr service on my 5525 this week. The manual says to clean the screen and replace the filter on the Trans/Hydraulic system. But it doesn't mention changing the fluid.

If I pull the screen to clean it won't the fluid run out? Or is there a way to clean the screen without draining all the oil?

Scsims,
On my 6520, removing the access plate to the screen will dump all the oil. My operator's manual says pull the plate on the left side, but the screen is accessed on the right side where the breather tube goes into the differential.

I use Shell Donax fluid
hugs, Brandi

 

[consaka]

What kind of oil do you use? I just picked up 2 gallons of 15w-40 Shell Rotella T.

That oil you got there is the best you can get. Well you could get the synthetic version I supposed but personally I don't see a need for it. If the tractor was turbocharged and worked really hard then maybe.