BX Transmission Filter Change

[Samwise]

My first 50 hour maintenance is due on my 2015 BX2370. The owner's manual says engine oil, oil filter, and transmission filter. Easy enough. The manual also says to check fluids after the filter change and top off if needed. Makes since.

I go to the dealer to get my fluids and filters and he tells me I'm going to lose about a gallon of tranny fluid when I change the tranny filter because the filter is low on the case. Now - is he trying to sell oil or get me to bring the tractor in for maintenance? Or is he right and and the manual doesn't mention it?

 

[davesl708]

The filter is low. You might want to go ahead and drain the fluid so you can check the suction screen at this time. You can save the fluid in a clean tank and reuse it.

Another method is to hook a shop vac hose to the fill hole on the transmission to suck air through the oil while you remove/replace the filter. You will loose very little fluid that way.

 

[4Kings]

I have an older BX so my experience may not apply but is there any mention of removing and cleaning the transmission screen.

 

[Deano]

Use a shop vac on the fill port of the hydraulic system and you will not lose any! Have someone hols it there while you swap out the filter.

 

[Paystar]

I've said it before and I'll say it again.....3 different reps from Kubota told me at a dealer show to change the oil! Manual is not accurate.

But you payed for it, and I don't buy used, so do whatever makes you feel good. They told me many a horror stories about people trying to save a couple gallons of oil.

 

[TripleR]

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...08-do-your-own-fluids-filters.html?highlight=

The Kubota BX25 Full Service Video - YouTube

 

[davesl708]

As Paystar mentioned. My manual calls for replacing the fluid at 50hrs as well as cleaning the suction screen. New parts have to wear together and you will find small grit and machine cuttings in the oil and screens.

 

[Pepsiboy]

My first 50 hour maintenance is due on my 2015 BX2370. The owner's manual says engine oil, oil filter, and transmission filter. Easy enough. The manual also says to check fluids after the filter change and top off if needed. Makes since.

I go to the dealer to get my fluids and filters and he tells me I'm going to lose about a gallon of tranny fluid when I change the tranny filter because the filter is low on the case. Now - is he trying to sell oil or get me to bring the tractor in for maintenance? Or is he right and and the manual doesn't mention it?

Samwise,

I changed my hydro fluid and filter and cleaned the screen at 50 hrs. I'm just now at 400 hrs on my BX250, and will be changing it ALL again. This time IF there is nothing on the screen, I'll probably change ONLY the filter next time around. :soapbox: :twocents:

Dave

 

[David_Kb7uns]

Changed fluids and filter on every Kubota we have L3130, BX2230, RTV1100, G2160, at the 50 hour mark. Did not ever think it was wasteful with all the metallic flakes and after the used fluid settled in the bucket for a few days there is always metallic sludge that formed. With the BX having a single hydraulic tank that is shared with the hydro transmission I think it is worth the couple of gallons used, my L3130 holds almost 14 gallons of SUDT so more consideration is needed on cost.

I do not see a benefit of keeping oil that has the fine particals from breakin, in the fluid and then circulating it through the hydro for hours of use vs the little extra cost of the proper fluid.

David

 

[SLIMSHADIE]

You will not lose much fluid replacing hydro/transmission filter only! Checking the screen is another matter, it all will flow out. If you buy a quart of SUDT2, you will have some left over. I replace my hydro filter once every year and also I replaced my hydro fluid and filter at 50 hours, checked screen also. Manual says not needed till like 400 hours. I wanted to get the break in shavings out if any, on my BX25D.