ford 4500 backhoe

[m4500]

just got a ford 4500 diesel backhoe. wanting to change oil to start i don't know what oil they were running in it. i believe it may have been regular 10-40w conventional oil. should i stick to that or should i put in something like shell rotella or mobile delvac?

 

[TractorTech]

Being that it is very old, anything above 30wt is spoiling it. A good quality hyd/trans oil is fine for everything else

 

[m4500]

Being that it is very old, anything above 30wt is spoiling it. A good quality hyd/trans oil is fine for everything else

then should i just use 10-30w regular oil in it . tractor is in good shape for it's age dosen't use any oil.

 

[TractorTech]

Yes, that is fine.

By the way, welcome to TBN!
Have fun with your 4500. Make sure you grease the hydraulic pump driveshaft under the radiator and the 2 zerks for the steering mechanism

 

[Robin Veerman]

then should i just use 10-30w regular oil in it . tractor is in good shape for it's age dosen't use any oil.

Not quite. It must be a diesel rated oil, not just any oil. ;>)

 

[TractorTech]

Not quite. It must be a diesel rated oil, not just any oil. ;>)

That is true, but let's hope the 10w40 is diesel rated

 

[m4500]

if i switch to oil rated for diesels and it has been using regular oil will it break loose any sludge and harm the engine.

 

[TractorTech]

No, it won't