
10W-30 in a diesel? | OrangeTractorTalks - Everything Kubota
Jun 17, 2016 · No worries - lots of Kubota's small diesels are used in tractors, skid steers, and stationary equipment. Kubota factory owner's manuals often list 10w-30 and 10w-40 as the recommended oil. The actual difference between these and 15w-40 is not perceptible to most owners. Shell has done a good job of promoting their Rotella 15w-40 oil for diesels - claiming the additives lock up the microscopic ...
10W 30 oil | OrangeTractorTalks - Everything Kubota
Feb 11, 2023 · Hey folks so some thing just came up on another forum about 10W 30 oil vs 10W 30 diesel oil,my grey Zl2202DT-M calls for 10W 30 on a under the hood sticker,now guessing where I live and my last oil change was just general auto blend (dino/synth) 10W 30,its running a D1402 engine,I am due for a...
Which oil 10w-30 or 15w-40? - OrangeTractorTalks
Oct 24, 2021 · 2020 BX 23S here New England/Western Mass 10w-30 I would not hesitate with the Rotella 5w-40 either, as I know its an amazing oil. 15w-40 seems a bit too thick for me. just my humble opinion.
10W 30 oil | OrangeTractorTalks - Everything Kubota
Feb 13, 2023 · But, today, after reading about engine oil, I immediately went to the WSM where there is no mention of diesel engine oil. I have a 2004 BX23D MLB and the manual says SAE 10-30W.
Engine oil for 3 cyl diesel - OrangeTractorTalks
Jul 27, 2012 · My manual for my B7100 HST says SAE 10w - 30. Can I assume it cannot be the oil for gasoline engines? I had a Qt of Kubota 10w-30, but wanted to just get oil locally if possible. Nearest Kubota Dealer is 30 miles away.. Any thoughts?
15w40 vs 5w40 vs 10w30 | OrangeTractorTalks - Everything Kubota
Nov 28, 2015 · The B2650 is rated to run conventional 15w40 for the summer and 10w30 in the winter. I picked up the Shell rotella 15w40 synthetic blend to do an oil change today. I see Shell makes a 5w40 full synthetic as well as Mobil 1. Can I safely use the 5w40? Wouldnt it …
Which engine oil for BX2380? - OrangeTractorTalks
Aug 16, 2017 · I'm still learning about diesel engines. The book calls for API CF or greater but CF is obsolete according to API. Which oil do you use in your BX2380? UPDATE: I got hold of the service manager at the dealership and he was very helpful with this so I have my answer. Thanks!
Best motor oil to use | OrangeTractorTalks - Everything Kubota
May 14, 2018 · For the OP Any diesel oil on the shelf will pass Kubota specs, best idea is to ensure a good filter. Engine oil : API service classification CD, CE or CF Above 25 °C : SAE30, (77 °F) 10W-30 or 10W-40 0 to 25 °C : SAE20, (32 to 77 °F) 10W-30 or 10W-40 Below 0 °C : SAE10W, (32 °F) 10W-30 or 10W-40
Oil viscosity for BX | OrangeTractorTalks - Everything Kubota
May 5, 2022 · I've got Rotella T6 5W-40 in my L35. It sure spins over compared to the 15W-40 i ran before, and seems to run as good in our hot climate. I may go back to the 15. But if I were you, OP, I'd use the 5W-40 synthetic or 10W-30 regular. For some reason, 10W-30 diesel oil seems to be rare around me.
Synthetic or Conventional motor oil in Kubota diesels
Jan 2, 2015 · One 6 gallon case has enough oil to change out both with a little to spare (about a quart) to top off if I need to. 9000-006 SynShield OTR Plus Full Synthetic 5W-40 (schaefferoil.com) I run Mobil 1 10W-30 synthetic in my Jeep that I've had for more than 20 years and have done so for most if not all of those 20 years.