FLUID CAPACITY OF 1700

[sirgknight]

Could someone give me the actual fluid capacities of the 1700? I had all the info in my old computer but the hard drive crashed and I lost everything....thanks.

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[HoyeTractor]

It should be around 5qts for the engine & 4 gallon for the transmission.

 

[sirgknight]

When I changed the oil the other day it took almost 5 qts with filter, but somehow I was thinking it normally takes only 4 qts. I never change the oil without a new filter, so it couldn't have been a filter making the difference. By the way, a Fram 3593A is my filter of choice; it is commonly stocked at all parts stores and retail outlets for $4/or less. Thanks for the info....

 

[deepNdirt]

It should be around 5qts for the engine & 4 gallon for the transmission.

Yes this is what it took when changing the fluids in my YM1700 before installing the FEL

 

[California]

I just pour in a gallon jug of good oil. That shows on the dipstick as 60% of the way from low up to full. I took a punch and made a tiny dimple at this 'full' level so I can monitor consumption. It doesn't go down any, maybe 1/16", over the year between oil changes.

Also - I know everyone changes the filter with each oil change. I always have. But the Operation Manual says to change the oil filter at every 2 ~ 3 oil changes. That must be intended for rice tilling service where no dust can get in the oil.

 

[Ginormous]

Can someone tell me what oil weight should be used in the YM1700? I ordered an owner's manual, but it doesn't come until Friday... It's hard to wait when you're excited about your new tractor.

 

[winston1]

Fluid & Oil Types

 

[284 International]

Winston and the others know way more about these machines than I do, but I really like the Rotella 5W40 fully synthetic stuff. It's available for cheap in gallon jugs at Wal-Mart and the lighter cold weight lets my old batteries turn the machines over more easily. I was surprised; it made a perceptible difference, especially on the machines with tarry sludge masquerading as oil in the crankcase.

There is no difference in oil viscosity at operating temperature compared to conventional 15W40, and it flows better at low temperatures. I don't know of or perceive any downside for our purposes, except it is something like 4 dollars more a gallon. It meets all the requirements of 15W40 oils as well. I run it in literally everything I own with an internal combustion engine: motorcycles, tractors, pressure washers, push mowers and cars. I like it because I change all my own oil and it provides commonality. I always have oil on hand for whatever I'm working on.

 

[California]

I really like the Rotella 5W40 fully synthetic stuff. ... I like it because I change all my own oil and it provides commonality.

That's the elegant answer.


I'll offer the cheapskate answer: I think any multigrade diesel-rated oil that meets current 2011 specs is good enough for 30 year old equipment. My last purchase was 15W40 from Tractor Supply because they had pre-2007 (pre catalytic converter) diesel oil on closeout at a great price. That said, I normally use Delo diesel oil which is top quality conventional oil at a good price.

I doubt there is any significant difference for us among brands that meet spec.

And to answer the original question: I think both 15W40 conventional or 5W40 synthetic, diesel rated, are near universal for diesels today.

 

[284 International]

I wasn't trying to shill for the Rotella product. I buy it because that's what is cheaply available and top quality. When I find closeout oil, that's what I buy too. The previous season's oil changes on the farm stuff was done with Motorcraft (Ford) 15W40. It was almost absurdly cheap, I think 7 dollars for a 5 quart jug. I cleaned them out of all their stock. (Both jugs.)

I like the idea of extended service intervals with the synthetic stuff for these machines that, once I get rid of them, may never get the oil changed again. In my bikes, the synthetics hold their viscosity a little longer and better in the environment where they run through the transmission as well.

That was a long, roundabout way of saying listen to Winston and California.

Sorry for the hijack.