So when i get my new tractor......

[pickeringchris]

Should I start using a fuel additive from day 1? Been reading about pumps sticking etc. Is there a specific brand that is the favorite?
Also, if switching to synthetic engine oil, do you wait till the 50 hour service? I know with my cars the dealers always said to let the engine wear in before switching to synthetic.

Thanks.

 

[DK35vince]

You can do the fuel additves.
I can't see any gain in changing the engine oil before the 50 service.

 

[LBrown59]

Should I start using a fuel additive from day 1? Been reading about pumps sticking etc. Is there a specific brand that is the favorite?

Also, if switching to synthetic engine oil, do you wait till the 50 hour service? I know with my cars the dealers always said to let the engine wear in before switching to synthetic.



Thanks.

Yes I use PS in the white bottle.

You don't want to remove the factory break in oil before it finishes it's job at 50 hours.

 

[VictorW]

I second what the other members have mentioned. Use the fuel additive from the start but wait for the 50 hour service before switching to synthetic engine oil. All the members have their favorite fuel additive. Check this post, if you haven't already, and the links to a comparison study and take your pick. Lubricity - TractorByNet.com

 

[grsthegreat]

Im personally unsure how much benifit synthetic motor oil has when your required to change it every 100 hours anyways.....

personally i use Rotella 10w30 muself as specified in the owners manual.

 

[DK35vince]

Im personally unsure how much benifit synthetic motor oil has when your required to change it every 100 hours anyways.....

I run Rotella T-synthetic 5w-40 motor oil.
I average around 150 hours per year and I change the engine oil once per year.

 

[grsthegreat]

I run Rotella T-synthetic 5w-40 motor oil.
I average around 150 hours per year and I change the engine oil once per year.

i might run that after my warranty expires...but after the issues i had with Ford over running synthetic in my old bronco, ill wait till warranty is over before ever using again. Those manufacturers look for any way to snake out of a warranty issue.

 

[coobie]

Should I start using a fuel additive from day 1? Been reading about pumps sticking etc. Is there a specific brand that is the favorite?
Also, if switching to synthetic engine oil, do you wait till the 50 hour service? I know with my cars the dealers always said to let the engine wear in before switching to synthetic.

Thanks.

IMHO yes you should.I have been useing diesel fuel additives for the last 9-10 years.Do a google search on the diesel spicer report on additives.Some folks will tell you it,s snake oil,I say not.coobie

 

[VictorW]

Years ago, DK35Vince had posted his oil type used. We pretty much have the same weather being 100 miles or so apart. So I've used the Rotella 5W-40 synthetic since the 50 hour service. Nice Winter startups and I would think faster flowing with those low temps. It might be overkill using the synthetic and a waste of money but I'd like to think I'm giving the engine a little more protection on wear/life. Just my thoughts, piece of mind, and not to start an oil debate like has happened in the past. To each his own.

Grsthegreat, If you ever get a new/newer Ford, they have been recommending regular oil, synthetic blend, or synthetic engine oil for the past 5 or so years now and the weight is mostly 5W-20 for gas engines. How times change.

 

[grsthegreat]

Years ago, DK35Vince had posted his oil type used. We pretty much have the same weather being 100 miles or so apart. So I've used the Rotella 5W-40 synthetic since the 50 hour service. Nice Winter startups and I would think faster flowing with those low temps. It might be overkill using the synthetic and a waste of money but I'd like to think I'm giving the engine a little more protection on wear/life. Just my thoughts, piece of mind, and not to start an oil debate like has happened in the past. To each his own.

Grsthegreat, If you ever get a new/newer Ford, they have been recommending regular oil, synthetic blend, or synthetic engine oil for the past 5 or so years now and the weight is mostly 5W-20 for gas engines. How times change.

yup... i ha trouble with and older ford bronco and mobil1