LiuGong Engine (Kubota) Oil Recommendation?

[jtwrace]

I purchased a new forklift which has a Kubota WG2503 Dual Fuel Engine. I find the oil specifications quite confusing. Originally I thought I'd just use M1 0W-40, however, the (1) note says do not use low viscosity such as 10W-30, however, they show the chart as 10W-30 is acceptable. Thoughts?

I'm in Central Florida and it's not something we will use 8 hours a day, it's really just to unload trucks a couple of times per week or so.

 

[JavierH19]

How could having a better oil that pumps better be bad. Go ahead and use that. But if you're going to be running it for hours on end i'd suggest an hdeo. I have a lpg baker forklift and i find that the oil becomes contaminated quick since the engine doesn't run long enough to burn moisture off, gets cloudy and it isn't the head gasket. I run whatever cheap 5w-20 in it since it never gets hot and thus never thins the oil out. i only run it for a couple minutes at a time.

 

[Trav]

Probably a misprint, I suspect they meant 0w30. Mobil 1 0w40 will be fine in that engine.

 

[tnt_motorsports]

In Florida why not run your favorite HDEO in a 15w40 or even a 5w40 viscosity. IMO that manual is confusing because I’ve never seen something like bullet 2. We know that’s a widely known fallacy.

Just my $0.02

 

[Greasymechtech]

My vote is for 5w40 or 15w40 too. I'd wager M1 0w40 would work very well too.

 

[samven]

Since you are in Florida it looks like the 15w40 will cover your temp swings and stay withing recommendations.

 

[jtwrace]

Thanks all!

Now it's either M1 0W-40 or T6 15W-40. Probably a toss up.

 

[jtwrace]

Actually, this is probably the "best" given the weight and all the ratings. CK-4 and SN approvals and $13.97 per gallon.