SP Full Synthetic oil used instead of Diesel (API C classification) oil

[tractorgo]

I recently bought an MX5100 and performed an engine oil change. I goofed and put a full synthetic 10w30 that isn't rated for diesel engines (it's a gasoline SP rated oil). I've only ran the tractor for a few minutes since changing the oil (basically to circulate/top off). Is there much concern running the engine a few minutes to drain this oil out or would you drain it cold? Would you use any sort of flush solution? Or maybe first replace with cheaper diesel oil, run for a few minutes, drain and then add a quality diesel oil? Any concerns with reusing the basically new oil filter even though the filter media has been saturated with the SP oil? Thanks for any advice.

 

[fried1765]

I recently bought an MX5100 and performed an engine oil change. I goofed and put a full synthetic 10w30 that isn't rated for diesel engines (it's a gasoline SP rated oil). I've only ran the tractor for a few minutes since changing the oil (basically to circulate/top off). Is there much concern running the engine a few minutes to drain this oil out or would you drain it cold? Would you use any sort of flush solution? Or maybe first replace with cheaper diesel oil, run for a few minutes, drain and then add a quality diesel oil? Any concerns with reusing the basically new oil filter even though the filter media has been saturated with the SP oil? Thanks for any advice.

Warm the machine up, dump the oil, and fill with diesel rated oil!
Change the filter, only if it tickles your fancy.

 

[ruger1980]

It will not hurt your engine but will not have the best properties or handle soot as well. I would just drain it into the jugs that it came in, fill with the HDEO of your choice and use the oil you drained out in your lawn mowers.

 

[TheOldHokie]

I recently bought an MX5100 and performed an engine oil change. I goofed and put a full synthetic 10w30 that isn't rated for diesel engines (it's a gasoline SP rated oil). I've only ran the tractor for a few minutes since changing the oil (basically to circulate/top off). Is there much concern running the engine a few minutes to drain this oil out or would you drain it cold? Would you use any sort of flush solution? Or maybe first replace with cheaper diesel oil, run for a few minutes, drain and then add a quality diesel oil? Any concerns with reusing the basically new oil filter even though the filter media has been saturated with the SP oil? Thanks for any advice.

Warm it up, drain it, and refill with a CK4 oil. There is ZERO chance this will be a problem.

Dan

 

[hodge]

Welcome to the forum! As advised, drain it, put the correct oil in it, and don't look back.

 

[tractorgo]

Thanks for the experienced advice! Definitely put my mind at ease.

 

[DustyRusty]

The tractor is garbage now. I will give you 50% of what you paid for it. Don't worry, you are not the first person to make this mistake. Drain it into a clean container and then use it in your car for your next oil change. No reason to waste expensive oil. That is what I would do. I give my used oil to someone who has a car that burns a lot of oil. He uses it in his engine. If he didn't top off the engine every other day, by the end of the week, there would be no oil in that oil pan at all.