The last tractor (they've all been Kubota) I bought was shipped with UDT in the front end. The manual lists SUDT/UDT/ SAE 80 -SAE 90 for replacement when changing. It gets pretty warm here in the summer and I use 80-90 gear oil as I feel it is not as likely to leak around the seals. Sometimes mine get a pretty good workout at a brisk pace. That's just me.
Front Axle Fluid, What comes stock?
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The last tractor (they've all been Kubota) I bought was shipped with UDT in the front end. The manual lists SUDT/UDT/ SAE 80 -SAE 90 for replacement when changing. It gets pretty warm here in the summer and I use 80-90 gear oil as I feel it is not as likely to leak around the seals. Sometimes mine get a pretty good workout at a brisk pace. That's just me.
DiezNutz
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PM,
Thanks. Good to know.
-DN
Thanks. Good to know.
-DN
DiezNutz
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PM,
Thanks. Good to know.
-DN
Thanks. Good to know.
-DN
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proudestmonkey
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If I lived where you live, I'd probably do the same. It does get warm here in Minnesota, but it also gets very very cold. So, there's probably a balancing that needs to be done to decide what's best. I plan to use my tractor during the winter for snow removal. Often after a storm has dumped 8" of snow, it gets cold (below zero). I am thinking it would be less bad to have thinner fluid in the summer, than thick goo in the winter.
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proudestmonkey
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If I lived where you live, I'd probably do the same. It does get warm here in Minnesota, but it also gets very very cold. So, there's probably a balancing that needs to be done to decide what's best. I plan to use my tractor during the winter for snow removal. Often after a storm has dumped 8" of snow, it gets cold (below zero). I am thinking it would be less bad to have thinner fluid in the summer, than thick goo in the winter.
DiezNutz
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Sully2,
I suppose since it's news to you, that also makes it wrong? It was news to me also. But that doesn't change the fact that it took 40,000 miles for my rings to seat because I changed the oil too soon. Guess what else- it wasn't printed anywhere in my owner's manual or anywhere else either. I promptly complained about that fact to the dealer. Their response? "Most folks these days bring their vehicles back to the dealer or some other type of garage for their oil changes, and we all just KNOW not to change the oil too early". I thought that was a pretty lame response.
I simply suggested it was worth checking into. If you already know everything there is to know about what Kubota put in your tractor at the factory, then of course you needn't waste your time. But why the shouting?
-DiezNutz
I suppose since it's news to you, that also makes it wrong? It was news to me also. But that doesn't change the fact that it took 40,000 miles for my rings to seat because I changed the oil too soon. Guess what else- it wasn't printed anywhere in my owner's manual or anywhere else either. I promptly complained about that fact to the dealer. Their response? "Most folks these days bring their vehicles back to the dealer or some other type of garage for their oil changes, and we all just KNOW not to change the oil too early". I thought that was a pretty lame response.
I simply suggested it was worth checking into. If you already know everything there is to know about what Kubota put in your tractor at the factory, then of course you needn't waste your time. But why the shouting?
-DiezNutz
DiezNutz
Veteran Member
Sully2,
I suppose since it's news to you, that also makes it wrong? It was news to me also. But that doesn't change the fact that it took 40,000 miles for my rings to seat because I changed the oil too soon. Guess what else- it wasn't printed anywhere in my owner's manual or anywhere else either. I promptly complained about that fact to the dealer. Their response? "Most folks these days bring their vehicles back to the dealer or some other type of garage for their oil changes, and we all just KNOW not to change the oil too early". I thought that was a pretty lame response.
I simply suggested it was worth checking into. If you already know everything there is to know about what Kubota put in your tractor at the factory, then of course you needn't waste your time. But why the shouting?
-DiezNutz
I suppose since it's news to you, that also makes it wrong? It was news to me also. But that doesn't change the fact that it took 40,000 miles for my rings to seat because I changed the oil too soon. Guess what else- it wasn't printed anywhere in my owner's manual or anywhere else either. I promptly complained about that fact to the dealer. Their response? "Most folks these days bring their vehicles back to the dealer or some other type of garage for their oil changes, and we all just KNOW not to change the oil too early". I thought that was a pretty lame response.
I simply suggested it was worth checking into. If you already know everything there is to know about what Kubota put in your tractor at the factory, then of course you needn't waste your time. But why the shouting?
-DiezNutz
Sully2
Veteran Member
</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Sully2,
I suppose since it's news to you, that also makes it wrong? It was news to me also. But that doesn't change the fact that it took 40,000 miles for my rings to seat because I changed the oil too soon. Guess what else- it wasn't printed anywhere in my owner's manual or anywhere else either. I promptly complained about that fact to the dealer. Their response? "Most folks these days bring their vehicles back to the dealer or some other type of garage for their oil changes, and we all just KNOW not to change the oil too early". I thought that was a pretty lame response.
I simply suggested it was worth checking into. If you already know everything there is to know about what Kubota put in your tractor at the factory, then of course you needn't waste your time. But why the shouting?
-DiezNutz )</font>
Depending on the RING material it may take even longer to wear in. Ive seen SST rings that when the engine tossed a rod at 50K...the cylinder still have the "score marks" from factory honing...didnt have a thing to do with "oil changes"..but it IS one of the reasons many companys went to "moly filled" rings.
And who said.."If you already know everything there is to know about what Kubota put in your tractor at the factory, then of course you needn't waste your time. ..". I have as many questions as the next guy..about my particular Kubota...problem is..GETTING THE CORRECT ANSWER !
If MY tractor came with SUDT in the tranny...then why when I found it was TWO GALLONS low..the mobil tech filled with with UDT????? Right in front of my own two little eyes!! As as far as the oil...engine oil..that came in it...why did Kubota specify an oil spec...2 of 3 specs...that were OUT OF DATE???
"Break-in" oil from the factory is an old wives tale..and just one more internet rumor
I suppose since it's news to you, that also makes it wrong? It was news to me also. But that doesn't change the fact that it took 40,000 miles for my rings to seat because I changed the oil too soon. Guess what else- it wasn't printed anywhere in my owner's manual or anywhere else either. I promptly complained about that fact to the dealer. Their response? "Most folks these days bring their vehicles back to the dealer or some other type of garage for their oil changes, and we all just KNOW not to change the oil too early". I thought that was a pretty lame response.
I simply suggested it was worth checking into. If you already know everything there is to know about what Kubota put in your tractor at the factory, then of course you needn't waste your time. But why the shouting?
-DiezNutz )</font>
Depending on the RING material it may take even longer to wear in. Ive seen SST rings that when the engine tossed a rod at 50K...the cylinder still have the "score marks" from factory honing...didnt have a thing to do with "oil changes"..but it IS one of the reasons many companys went to "moly filled" rings.
And who said.."If you already know everything there is to know about what Kubota put in your tractor at the factory, then of course you needn't waste your time. ..". I have as many questions as the next guy..about my particular Kubota...problem is..GETTING THE CORRECT ANSWER !
If MY tractor came with SUDT in the tranny...then why when I found it was TWO GALLONS low..the mobil tech filled with with UDT????? Right in front of my own two little eyes!! As as far as the oil...engine oil..that came in it...why did Kubota specify an oil spec...2 of 3 specs...that were OUT OF DATE???
"Break-in" oil from the factory is an old wives tale..and just one more internet rumor
Sully2
Veteran Member
</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Sully2,
I suppose since it's news to you, that also makes it wrong? It was news to me also. But that doesn't change the fact that it took 40,000 miles for my rings to seat because I changed the oil too soon. Guess what else- it wasn't printed anywhere in my owner's manual or anywhere else either. I promptly complained about that fact to the dealer. Their response? "Most folks these days bring their vehicles back to the dealer or some other type of garage for their oil changes, and we all just KNOW not to change the oil too early". I thought that was a pretty lame response.
I simply suggested it was worth checking into. If you already know everything there is to know about what Kubota put in your tractor at the factory, then of course you needn't waste your time. But why the shouting?
-DiezNutz )</font>
Depending on the RING material it may take even longer to wear in. Ive seen SST rings that when the engine tossed a rod at 50K...the cylinder still have the "score marks" from factory honing...didnt have a thing to do with "oil changes"..but it IS one of the reasons many companys went to "moly filled" rings.
And who said.."If you already know everything there is to know about what Kubota put in your tractor at the factory, then of course you needn't waste your time. ..". I have as many questions as the next guy..about my particular Kubota...problem is..GETTING THE CORRECT ANSWER !
If MY tractor came with SUDT in the tranny...then why when I found it was TWO GALLONS low..the mobil tech filled with with UDT????? Right in front of my own two little eyes!! As as far as the oil...engine oil..that came in it...why did Kubota specify an oil spec...2 of 3 specs...that were OUT OF DATE???
"Break-in" oil from the factory is an old wives tale..and just one more internet rumor
I suppose since it's news to you, that also makes it wrong? It was news to me also. But that doesn't change the fact that it took 40,000 miles for my rings to seat because I changed the oil too soon. Guess what else- it wasn't printed anywhere in my owner's manual or anywhere else either. I promptly complained about that fact to the dealer. Their response? "Most folks these days bring their vehicles back to the dealer or some other type of garage for their oil changes, and we all just KNOW not to change the oil too early". I thought that was a pretty lame response.
I simply suggested it was worth checking into. If you already know everything there is to know about what Kubota put in your tractor at the factory, then of course you needn't waste your time. But why the shouting?
-DiezNutz )</font>
Depending on the RING material it may take even longer to wear in. Ive seen SST rings that when the engine tossed a rod at 50K...the cylinder still have the "score marks" from factory honing...didnt have a thing to do with "oil changes"..but it IS one of the reasons many companys went to "moly filled" rings.
And who said.."If you already know everything there is to know about what Kubota put in your tractor at the factory, then of course you needn't waste your time. ..". I have as many questions as the next guy..about my particular Kubota...problem is..GETTING THE CORRECT ANSWER !
If MY tractor came with SUDT in the tranny...then why when I found it was TWO GALLONS low..the mobil tech filled with with UDT????? Right in front of my own two little eyes!! As as far as the oil...engine oil..that came in it...why did Kubota specify an oil spec...2 of 3 specs...that were OUT OF DATE???
"Break-in" oil from the factory is an old wives tale..and just one more internet rumor
