What Oil/fluid should I use

[cowboyffa84]

I used to have a website that told me what weight oil and what transmission fluid I should use, but I ended up losing it. So I asked the dealer I got my tractor off of and they said just use whatever... sounded like they didn't even care to help and hung up on me. I don't want to put something in there that might mess up my tractors.

I have 2 tractors both yanmars ones a 1500d 2wd without a loader. I want to change the engine oil and tranmission fluid and need to know how much for both.

Then I have a 4300 yanmar 4x4 with a loader. I have to change the knuckle seals and need to know what type of fluid to put back into the 4x4 caseing and how much.

I know I sound like a dumb butt and all but id rather be safe then sorry and make sure im doing it right Thanks alot for any help.

 

[kenmac]

Can't help with how much.You should have a dip stick . just put some in & check. My 3110 holds a little over 5 gallons of HYD fluid. Hyd fluid should meet JD 303 specs. Any 15w40 diesel rated engine oil 75w 80 or 90 wt gear oil tor the front gears

 

[Neat 1500]

the 1500 barely holds 4 litres of engine oil, a good 15/40 diesel oil is fine, the trans/hydraulic holds about 14 litres so a trans/hydraulic oil is required for this (JD 303 or equivalent). the front diff uses 90wt. as for quantities of oils for the 4300 probably double the 1500s quantities........:laughing:

 

[YannyMan]

I use Amsoil 15/40 in all of mine and their top trans fluid for the rear/trans/hydraulics (Torque-Drive).

Lengthens oil changes and gives a little extra protection with thermal breakdown.

 

[Domush]

I notice my YM336D service manual recommends 30wt (and only 30wt) for anything above 50F. It doesn't even mention 15w-40.

Is 15w-40 new? Is it a safe replacement for straight 30wt?

 

[sabioncelo]

I have a YM1300 it use 2.2 liters for the motor and 9.5 liters for tranmition, for the motor i use Delvac 10W140 for diesel motor and i have problems tu find out JD 303 in Chile my home country, any one have any sugestion, the guys form John Deer Chile sugest Hy-Guard but it is diferent than J14B

 

[YannyMan]

All the XxY type oils are newer than the tractor. 30w oil is old technology. A good synthetic will allow you to run a thinner weight oil whilre still protecting the engine.

 

[California]

I have problems to find out JD 303 in Chile my home country, any one have any sugestion, the guys form John Deer Chile sugest Hy-Guard but it is different than J14B

Hy-Gard is a newer, better quality Deere specification that replaces JD303. In our old Yanmars, the only difference is Hy-Gard doesn't get as thick in cold weather so the tractor warms up faster. (And it may be more expensive than JD303).

Here is a discussion with some name-brands that may be available in Chile - Shell, Chevron, etc.

Substitute for John Deere Hy-Gard J20D? - Bob Is The Oil Guy

Here in the US there are store-label brands that are less expensive than those name-brands. You might find that in Chile also. If the container says 'JD303' that should be sufficient.

 

[sabioncelo]

Thanks for the advise, I find the Hy-Guard hydraolic oil in the JD store, it is expensive but it make the trick and I am sure it will work.
I bought my tractor about a month a go, I change the oil of the engine and filter, also I change the fuel filter, but I left behind the transmition for the future.
The filters I find in Chile are:
Oil : Mann W811/80
Air : Mann C1430 it is a little bigger in the outside diameter, the center diameter it is ok and the hight it seal good because is rubber and a beat high from the original
Fuel: Fleetguard FF5260

Thanks, .
Some one from the end of the world

 

[Soundguy]

i use 15w40 in all my gasser and diesels now.

and UTF meeting the manufacturers specs. wally-world or TSC generics / house brands usually do.

soundguy