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Thanks for the information DSparks. There's nothing like empirical evidence! Don't know if you run your washers in cold weather, but what is your view of 15w40 in winter months? I know the engine will start and run fine when warmed, but is there any reason not to use a readily available hdeo...

Thats all positive as far as i am concerned. Good cold starts will help in winter, low noise probably points to better lubrication and as I have no history for this machine I'm sure that it will need an intenal clean. I can use a coolant flush but won't go near an engine flush so high detergency...

Couldn't edit errors in the last post so will put it here: Am i right in thinking the only issue with a CF/E7, E4 oil like 2015 R6M is exhaust after treatment compatibility? Engine protection is unaffected? I guess that, as Popsy commented, full SAPS heavy TBN (13-16mg) R6M would actually be a...

Interesting. I do remember comments, years back, that Shell's base oils had a particular good pour point. I think the R5 E and R6 M have pour points around -39*c. Am i right in thinking the only issue with a CF/E6, E9 oil is exhaust after treatment compatibility? Engine protection is unaffected?

Hi Popsy, my folks live in Brittany too! I did try and track down the R6m as it is the full SAPS and was also available in 5L jugs. The current stocks are only CF rated whilst the 2016 version, which isn't yet available here, has changed to CI4 spec (which kubota specify). Come to think of it...

Thats great information,thanks! I think I will go for the Rimula R6LM 10w40. Very easy to get and given I will probably use only one jug a year its a reasonable cost. All its specs require hths >3.5 so I doubt shearing will be an issue. Can't be sure about the JCB 10w30 as the manufacturer is...

Hi userfriendly, thanks for the reply. I guess my thoughts are that I may as well use a 10wxx rather than a marginal 15wxx if there is no penalty in terms of protection. The oil will circulate that much quicker. Regarding your comments on xw40 protecting better than xw30 is that due to slightly...

Thats great information, thanks Garak. I do remember a while back the debate about CJ4 vs CI4 but didn't follow it. I was pleased that the JCB stuff was available in 5L jugs only a mile from me, I was in the mindset of looking for stuff from the major blenders. I don't know who blends for JCB...

Thank you Garak that's helpful. So basically a low SAPS oil is not an issue in older machines. I just found out I can get 5L jugs of JCB brand 10w30 at the local farm store. They have two types: JCB Ultra Performance 10w30 (mid saps) CJ-4 / SM / CF. ACEA E9 Volvo VDS-4. Renault RLD-3. MB...

Kubota spec 15w40 down to 0*C. I will be using it in the winter and would prefer not to labour the engine if there are convenient 10wxx HDEO options. Synthetic 15w40s are not common here and synthetic 5w40 such as Delvac 1 are twice the price ($17/l) of Rimula.

Hi, everyone thanks for the quick replies. Its a very basic 1990's 3cyl. 660cc cast iron engine, no CAT no DPF no EGR I believe? Old tech. Yes we have ULSD here in the uk. Back in the 90's when it was built I believe kubota specced CG-4 (don't have a manual yet). Kubota now spec CH4, CI4 or CJ4...

Could the experts on here help me choose an oil for a Kubota D662-L engine in a G1700 garden tractor? I have 15w40 available but want to run a CI4 10wxx year round. Good 10w30 is not available in the UK in 5 litre jug format, usually only in 20L barrels. As I will probably only change oil...

As an update I have received some tech advice from both Motul and Comma. Motul say that both the Inugel coolants listed above are based on glysantin G48 and contain 2-EHA. That puts me off using them. Comma provided the following comments on their G05 product: "If the original handbook...

Hi doitmyself, thanks for the reply. I think you have summarised things well. It is REALLY frustrating when there is so much conflicting information out there and the manufacturer is no help! I also overthink things but once decided on I can leave it alone and move on! Anyhow, I'm a bit...

Thanks for the reply Donald. Yes I can get hold of CGII at the local Deere dealership. What are your thoughts on silicates coming out of solution? Are the OATs in CGII safe for this engine. I understand that 2-EHA is not present but what about the others?