I just got a new L3800 and was looking thru the Owners Manual. Under the Maintenance section it states that the L3200/L3800 tractors (without EGR) should not use oil that has a API classification of "CJ-4".
They say that the CJ-4 oil "is intended for DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) engines and cannot be used on this tractor".
The manual is kind of confusing on this and I'd like your thoughts on this. Like Bulldog's previous posting - the tractor costs a lot and I don't want to cut corners on maintenance - or do something that will hurt it's longevity.
I know everyone has their preference on "brands" - but what about API ratings ?
Help !
They say that the CJ-4 oil "is intended for DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) engines and cannot be used on this tractor".
The manual is kind of confusing on this and I'd like your thoughts on this. Like Bulldog's previous posting - the tractor costs a lot and I don't want to cut corners on maintenance - or do something that will hurt it's longevity.
I know everyone has their preference on "brands" - but what about API ratings ?
Help !