What did you do on or to your LS Tractor today?

[RSR]

Your question on warm up will give you many answers. I will say where it's stored in the winter is the most important, outside is 10 below or in a heated shed. Idling for 30 minutes is just something I wouldn't do myself.

Here is a link to a picture of my monitor.

https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=412924

Here is the obd tool I bought. The software is from OBDLink.

Amazon.com: OBDLink 42611 ScanTool MX Bluetooth: Professional Grade OBD-II Automotive Scan Tool for Windows and Android – DIY Car and Truck Data and Diagnostics: Automotive

Thanks!

 

[Aavantaggio]

Your question on warm up will give you many answers. I will say where it's stored in the winter is the most important, outside is 10 below or in a heated shed. Idling for 30 minutes is just something I wouldn't do myself.

Here is a link to a picture of my monitor.

https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=412924

Here is the obd tool I bought. The software is from OBDLink.

Amazon.com: OBDLink 42611 ScanTool MX Bluetooth: Professional Grade OBD-II Automotive Scan Tool for Windows and Android – DIY Car and Truck Data and Diagnostics: Automotive

So do you just leave the OBD hooked up and use it while you’re running the tractor for added info besides what’s on the dash? Seems like a pretty cheap way to keep an eye on things. Any issues setting it up or running it?

 

[sodamo]

Got the grill guard upgraded to hopefully keep the LS from getting a black eye.

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Very nice. On my list.

 

[PCABE5]

So do you just leave the OBD hooked up and use it while you’re running the tractor for added info besides what’s on the dash? Seems like a pretty cheap way to keep an eye on things. Any issues setting it up or running it?

I plug the OBD Link in when I start it. I personally don't leave it connected but I'm sure you could without issue. I use it every time I'm going to use the tractor (except just moving it or something simple). The tablet I use stays mounted in the tractor but you could use a smartphone just as easily.

I have had no issues with the OBD/monitor and I've used it for about 100 hours. I hardly look at the dash because I have everything I need on the monitor.

Might not be for everyone but it works well for me.

 

[lostcreekranch]

It is not bad when the BH or mower is on. Still a pain. It would not be too bad if the stupid can poured out faster.... it still has the new “ safety spout “ on it.... basically gives a ‘ glug ‘ then has to balance the vacuum created, then another ‘glug ‘... on and on for what seems 10 minutes... all the while holding the darn thing up there.

I would love to have the stupid engineering guy come and hold it! I tell myself every time I am at TSC to buy one of the high flow kits... but always forget....... until I have to fuel it up again... I WILL GET ONE SOON! :thumbsup:

You can also get the EZ Pour Hi Flow at Amazon

Amazon.com: EZ-POUR BYP3YTXM Replacement Water Jug Or Gas Can Spout-Deluxe Hi-Flo System with Extension, Pack of 1: Home Improvement

Adding the vent, that comes with it, makes a huge difference.

The standard EZ Pour will empty 5 gallons in about 60 seconds. The high flo takes about 30 seconds.

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

You can also get the EZ Pour Hi Flow at Amazon

Amazon.com: EZ-POUR BYP3YTXM Replacement Water Jug Or Gas Can Spout-Deluxe Hi-Flo System with Extension, Pack of 1: Home Improvement

Adding the vent, that comes with it, makes a huge difference.

The standard EZ Pour will empty 5 gallons in about 60 seconds. The high flo takes about 30 seconds.

Thanks for the link... good to know about the difference.

 

[lostcreekranch]

Thanks for the link... good to know about the difference.

Just adding the yellow vents would help the spouts, you have now, tremendously. Simple to install ... drill a 1/2” hole, push in the vent.

 

[Waterproofer23]

Dragging trees

 

[Avenger]

Sorry, Been out sick lately, havent had time to be on the internet.

About PCABE5's post "Just to clear up what could be some confusion about the turbo failure. It had nothing to do with DPF regeneration. Rather it had to do with oil weight being to heavy and revving the motor to quickly after startup when it's really cold.

So the software will disable the throttle if ambient and coolant temperatures are within a set of parameters. It may also follow NH and recommend 0-40 oil."

This is what I was meaning in my latest video. I will correct it in my next video. I spoke to the LS dealer in Spokane (Scott) about it when this became an issue, he said he has also heard about it and will come out to update the tractor when he was able. That was actually the last time I spoke to Scott, several months ago. It's a non-issue for me, as I always use the proper oil and always warm up my tractor properly, and a service call from the dealer can be expensive. Maybe if I ever break the tractor to the point where it is required the dealer fix it, I will have them update it.... if they have the 'fix' yet.

What I think I was remembering when I made the video was tractors that went into regen mode right away after start up. The tractor revs up and blows the turbo when its too cold. The software fix should fix that issue. PCABE5 is correct.

I apologize for misspeaking thinking it had something to do with the DPF, which I dont think I said in the video. I will clarify it in the next one.

 

[Avenger]

This was the issue I was referring to:
https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums...g/408326-ls-engine-issue.html?highlight=turbo

That was a year ago.