peter lena 9,279 #1 Posted June 11, 2019 having done this a few times, if you have an engine that has not been regularly serviced , like in a recent purchase, i make a point of frequent oil changes on both engine and trans. i would avoid using 10-30 oil due to engine heat factor , often smoking till it gets hot to flow. 5-30 works well as does 30 wt rotella. i save the little used oil for lubing other items. i also try to drive a recent purchase tractor with some road time , heating up oils and stopping to find other issues, remember you are trying to recover the neglect to this unit. two tractors that i recently did this to have turned out very well, i marvel at the solid operation that was hiding under the neglect. similar flushing to fuel system , it just takes time, pete 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,279 #2 Posted June 16, 2019 the milky condensation in the dip stick tube was the reason to start this, generally had the feeling that the oil was just wrong. regular running and driving really heated things up , making an oil change very effective . . it was after the third change that the oil stayed clean with no debris, using rotella 30. also cleaned up the initial light smoke start. step by step on the fuel stem as well. starts right up , no smoke , idles well and runs very strong. flushed out trans using atf fluid with regular road time to generate heat and used every gear / range forward and backward . two changes on that has it shifting very smooth , easy . solid. recovering neglect takes time and interest, but it was so worth it , pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,339 #3 Posted June 17, 2019 Thanx pete.l have been having questions about Shell Rotella 30 weight ln these engines. I definitely use 30 and the Rotella is formulated for diesel engines. The best deal l have found per case is at Tractor supply. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
