I'm coming up on the 100 hr service for my BX1850, and was wondering if anyone else had some input on oils. As it's already broken in, I would like to run synthetic engine oil in it. Has anyone had issues running a full synthetic in their machines? I figure it only takes 3L, so I have no excuse not to treat it to the good stuff. I also plan to change the oil filter, even if it's supposedly only half-used according to Kubota. As an automotive tech, I have no idea why they would suggest that, considering a $5-10 filter is cheap insurance.
Also, out of curiosity, I know that I don't have to change the trans/hydraulic fluid until 300 hours, but when that arrives, is there a synthetic fluid available that is similar to or better than the Kubota stuff? For example, here in Alberta, is UFA THG Special ok, or would the Chevron Synthetic All Weather be better?
After having this thing a week and a half, I now don't know how we got away without it - moving water totes around the yard, clearing snow piles, clearing brush piles, etc. Bought it a year and a half old with 82 hrs, it now has 97 a week and a half later. What can I say, I'm hooked. Now I'm in the process of grading and leveling a spot to build a tractor shed . . .
Also, out of curiosity, I know that I don't have to change the trans/hydraulic fluid until 300 hours, but when that arrives, is there a synthetic fluid available that is similar to or better than the Kubota stuff? For example, here in Alberta, is UFA THG Special ok, or would the Chevron Synthetic All Weather be better?
After having this thing a week and a half, I now don't know how we got away without it - moving water totes around the yard, clearing snow piles, clearing brush piles, etc. Bought it a year and a half old with 82 hrs, it now has 97 a week and a half later. What can I say, I'm hooked. Now I'm in the process of grading and leveling a spot to build a tractor shed . . .
