Oil Change Interval

[NewToy]

My manual says to change the oil every 200 hours after the initial 50 hour service. That seems like alot of hours, or is it just me? I figure at 30mph that would be like 6,000 miles in my truck. I like to change it every 3,000 so I reckon I'll change the tractor every 100 hours. It will make me feel better. I always get that warm & fuzzy feeling after doing the complete service on the tractor.

John

 

[NewToy]

My manual says to change the oil every 200 hours after the initial 50 hour service. That seems like alot of hours, or is it just me? I figure at 30mph that would be like 6,000 miles in my truck. I like to change it every 3,000 so I reckon I'll change the tractor every 100 hours. It will make me feel better. I always get that warm & fuzzy feeling after doing the complete service on the tractor.

John

 

[dubba]

My tractor also recommends every 200 hrs. Mine will be changed in May & November irregardless of the manual. I've read too many reports on the breakdown of oil, particularly on high cycle (hot & cool) engines. I also am changing the hydraulic fluid on a yearly basis (Nov) because of the hygroscopic properties of hydraulic fluid, not to mention the quick breakdown of carbon chains in the oil in high shear (read gear pump) applications.

 

[dubba]

My tractor also recommends every 200 hrs. Mine will be changed in May & November irregardless of the manual. I've read too many reports on the breakdown of oil, particularly on high cycle (hot & cool) engines. I also am changing the hydraulic fluid on a yearly basis (Nov) because of the hygroscopic properties of hydraulic fluid, not to mention the quick breakdown of carbon chains in the oil in high shear (read gear pump) applications.

 

[Highbeam]

Nobody ever hurt nothing by changing oil too often and don't let some tree huggin hippy tell you it is a waste of oil. The old oil might still be good, but it is a drop in the bucket and you get some value from the new oil since you feel better about it.

I would rather replace good oil than to wait until the oil has broken down and begun to ruin my engine.

 

[Highbeam]

Nobody ever hurt nothing by changing oil too often and don't let some tree huggin hippy tell you it is a waste of oil. The old oil might still be good, but it is a drop in the bucket and you get some value from the new oil since you feel better about it.

I would rather replace good oil than to wait until the oil has broken down and begun to ruin my engine.

 

[gizmo]

I change mine every 50hrs which is working out to about twice a year.

 

[gizmo]

I change mine every 50hrs which is working out to about twice a year.

 

[KiotiJohn]

Kioti recommends every 100 hours for my CK20HST, but I change it every 50 hours because I use a high sulfer content diesel fuel. High sulfur = high sulfuric acid which can lead to cavitation in the engine.

Even if I didn't use high sulfer, I would probably change it at 50. The oil just isn't that costly, and I like taking good care of my engine.
John

 

[KiotiJohn]

Kioti recommends every 100 hours for my CK20HST, but I change it every 50 hours because I use a high sulfer content diesel fuel. High sulfur = high sulfuric acid which can lead to cavitation in the engine.

Even if I didn't use high sulfer, I would probably change it at 50. The oil just isn't that costly, and I like taking good care of my engine.
John