2380 50 hr Oil Change
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Hey Rob welcome to OTT by the way!!
Now a couple questions for a little more detail...
Engine oil was black, engine oil filter was clean?
Hydraulic oil was black (which would be bad), hydraulic oil filter was clean?
Engine oil was black, hydraulic oil filter was clean (did you change the right filter)?
I wouldn't think after 50 hours neither oil should be very bad. Changing them is precautionary to remove any leftover metal bits from manufacturing and break-in.
I'll assume you meant engine oil and filter. If you still have the oil maybe take it to the dealer for a second opinion. If they are reputable they might give you an honest answer. Or send it out for testing.
Now a couple questions for a little more detail...
Engine oil was black, engine oil filter was clean?
Hydraulic oil was black (which would be bad), hydraulic oil filter was clean?
Engine oil was black, hydraulic oil filter was clean (did you change the right filter)?
I wouldn't think after 50 hours neither oil should be very bad. Changing them is precautionary to remove any leftover metal bits from manufacturing and break-in.
I'll assume you meant engine oil and filter. If you still have the oil maybe take it to the dealer for a second opinion. If they are reputable they might give you an honest answer. Or send it out for testing.
Thank You for your response. Just to clarify: the motor oil that I drained was black, while oil in the motor oil filter was clear. I thought that maybe I had confused the motor oil filter with the HST filter, but that wasn't the case. I've absolutely confirmed that it is the motor oil filter.
I'll follow up with your suggestion and talk with the dealer. Thanks again.
I'll follow up with your suggestion and talk with the dealer. Thanks again.
Seem it may be normal until the rings seat. read this post:
www.orangetractortalks.com
Engine oil black during new break-in period.
Hey all. I purchased a new M5140 HD several months back. Am nearing the 50 hr breakin period and the engine oil is very dirty looking; in fact it started dirtying up after 10-15 hrs. Is this normal? My old L3010 didn't start doing this for quite a while when it was new. I realize the rings, etc...
www.orangetractortalks.com
Diesel oil turns black much more quickly than gasoline engine oil. That part is pretty normal, even after 50 hours.
However, the clean oil in the filter seems concerning, at least to me. If the oil was dirty out of the oil pan but perfectly clean in the filter it seems like maybe the oil is not circulating through the filter as it should.
As @Bee-Positive suggested, a conversation with your dealer might be a good next move.
However, the clean oil in the filter seems concerning, at least to me. If the oil was dirty out of the oil pan but perfectly clean in the filter it seems like maybe the oil is not circulating through the filter as it should.
As @Bee-Positive suggested, a conversation with your dealer might be a good next move.
Could it be a defective oil filter that was pre-stuck in "bypass" mode?
Most older, and these smaller "non-emissions" diesels do soot up the engine oil sooner, which turns it black.
While your draining fluid, I'd suggest pull a drain plug on the front axle for a second ... If it looks good put plug back in ... If it's "bad" let drain and do the other side too ...
I've found that since there is no filter on the front axle, that the first "wear in" hours are pretty rough, and all that junk floatinf around in the "lubricant" can't be good for anything!
Most older, and these smaller "non-emissions" diesels do soot up the engine oil sooner, which turns it black.
While your draining fluid, I'd suggest pull a drain plug on the front axle for a second ... If it looks good put plug back in ... If it's "bad" let drain and do the other side too ...
I've found that since there is no filter on the front axle, that the first "wear in" hours are pretty rough, and all that junk floatinf around in the "lubricant" can't be good for anything!