Re: Fluids for Tractor

Posted by Don-Wi on January 30, 2007 at 08:08:32 from (75.7.255.123):

In Reply to: Fluids for Tractor posted by Raleigh on January 30, 2007 at 06:22:35:

Deere, Massey, and IH all have a hydraulic transmission fluid that covers the final drive, hydraulics, and the transmission. Either one should work just fine, as long as the label states they meet the other guy's specs. There are many non-name-brand universal oils like Bob said too, and as long as they meet the Deere specs, go for it.

For the engine oil, anything 10W is way to light for a deisel engine unless in extreme cold, and then it's gotta be changed before doing much summer work. 15W-40 is what SHOULD be run in deisel engines. Just because a 30 year old manual says to use straight 30 wt. non-detergent oil, is no reason to try finding such oils. Use a modern oil that has a better additive package and is slightly lighter for cold weather start ups.

I'm not going to say what brand of oil to run, as long as it says on the label it's OK for deisel engines. We buy engine and hydraulic oil in drums from our Massey dealer, and run it in both our Massey's and Oliver's. Others like Shell, Mobel 1, etc.... I'm not getting into that war because the bottom line is, it's oil and it's better than running your engine without any oil.

Coolant is just a 50/50 mix of the green stuff, wouldn't hurt to add that conditioner like Bob stated. If it's really cold out, go to a 60/40 mix of antifreeze to distilled water.

The main thing is to use distilled water. I know people have run tap water without problems and I'm not going to tell them they have to switch, but tap water has minerals and other junk that doesn't belong in a cooling system. Besides, you can get it plenty cheap enough at the same place you buy your food, so there isn't any reason a guy can't afford a couple gallons to mix with the antifreeze.

Non of this has to purchased at Mother Deere, they are just another source of these fluids. For antifreeze, we ussually buy a gallon or 2 when it's on sale at Fleet Farm, and we try to have some mixed and ready to go at all times.

Donovan from Wisconsin

BTW- did I miss you posting that you bought a 4020, or are you doing more research??

Replies:

• 10W30 vs 15W40 Keith-OR 15:08:18 01/30/07 (0)
• Re: Fluids for Tractor Raleigh 13:26:38 01/30/07 (0)
• Re: Fluids for Tractor Raleigh 08:48:59 01/30/07 (3)
  • Re: Fluids for Tractor Don-Wi 00:38:05 01/31/07 (0)
  • Re: Fluids for Tractor Mike M 11:51:24 01/30/07 (0)
  • Re: Fluids for Tractor Don-Wi 10:22:40 01/30/07 (0)

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