hy/tran oil. 10/-20 or 10-30 weight , is there much difference

coffeeman · Jun 17, 2017

Hi all

just saw it offered both ways. Sam's club had House brand at 10=20. TSC had Traveler at 10=30. Is heavier better? price is close by 2 bucks. I have Mahindra 4110.

Cheers............Coffeeman

RNeumann · Jun 17, 2017

Depends on your climate and use. If u r north then the 10-20w is probably fine. Otherwise go with the 10-30w. I know folks have either loved or hated the TSC.

On the 4110 I'm not sure what the manual says as I have a 1538- take my advice with a grain of salt!!!

oldpilgrim · Jun 17, 2017

I don't buy by weight. I get by specs. About all have the same specs except for the real cheap stuff like the 303 which was made for old tractors and older spec levels. I use the TSC premium and have had no issues even at -10F.

coffeeman · Jun 18, 2017

oldpilgrim said:
I don't buy by weight. I get by specs. About all have the same specs except for the real cheap stuff like the 303 which was made for old tractors and older spec levels. I use the TSC premium and have had no issues even at -10F.

Thanks for both replies. I have a Mahindra 4110, 2002 or close. The operator's manual "recommended grade" THF 500. I will use the 10-30. Don't use in real cold weather. A wild card, I have a leak transmission fluid. The tractor was split in half 3 seasons ago. Had to replace a power-take-off gear. when put back together all fine. the next season started seeping oil. but hardly noticed on dip stick. This season leaking faster. I believe it's time to crawl under & check it out.

Happy Father's Day to all the Dads out there. Cheers....Coffeeman