Engine Heaters/BX2670...

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I would go with a block heater personally even it it never gets below 20, youre engine will thank you....and it was -3 here in Redding, Connecticut this morning....

 

[RFB]

BP,

I have used Chevron Synthetic All-Weather THF in all of my Kubotas for the last 7 years. I started this because my dealer did not stock any K oils.

It meets or exceeds all the specs, and works very well in -0F and +100F temps. It also significantly reduces HST whine.

Here is a pdf of it: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...00706-l5740-hst-filter-change-chevron-thf.pdf

 

[AStanton]

Does it work good? How long do you need to leave it on?

I've had good luck with it. I leave it on for 2-4 hours before I fire up the motor. One time I made the mistake of touching the heater when I went to turn it off. I almost got a 3rd degree burn.

 

[bp fick]

Back a few years ago, I searched high and low for a distributor of that Chevron lo-vis or synthetic UTF and struck out. The marketing in this area, is about nil. The SUDT back then was OK, but not as modern as the newer stuff is today. Since I just poured the new SUDT-2 yesterday, I can tell you it poured like water in zero weather. Nice.

 

[tjl5709]

I put the Kubota block heater in my 2660. It was simple to do. Works very well. 20 min and the whole engine is warm.

 

[thirdroc17]

I won't knock synthetic oils, they can flow better in the cold, etc. But, when a cold diesel engine is first started, it rattle tat tat's and smokes. A different kind of oil will not change this life shortening experience for the engine, as it does not add any heat to the combustion chambers so it can run properly.

My 2670 will start when it's zero, just give the glow plugs a little time to work, and, rattle tat tat, smoke. Something it doesn't do on warmer days. Next winter it's going to see a for real block heater. Yes, it'll have synthetic oil too, but for different reasons than preheating the engine.

 

[Tractor Seabee]

If you have to worry about the engine oil in the cold, you better worry about the HST fluid also. It takes longer to get the HST up to operating temp than it does the engine. I had a log splitter gel up at 14 degrees F, changed the fluid to UDT and it still gelled up. Its 35 now and works fine.

Ron

 

[RFB]

Ron,

Try this... it will not gel at 14f


http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...00706-l5740-hst-filter-change-chevron-thf.pdf

 

[diesel lover]

The simpliset coolant preheater is a lower radiator hose heater. This is something you should use if you have no other options. Cost25$ to 75$. They work well but not NEARLY as efficient as a freeze plug mounted heater will. A freeze plug mounted heater is 25 to75$ as well and works a lot more effient due to the fact that the heating element is so close to the cylinder walls. Trust me I'm a full time truck mechanic and if they are not plugged in your chances are already a lot lower at 20 degs and under!

If the cost of the freeze plug mounted heater is bothering you you can get an ever start brand at oriellys for lower cost. I have read bad things about Katz freeze plug mounted heaters. In the case of your kabota freeze plug Mount is Easier than a circulating tank heater.