My factory service manual specs 80 EW, but a bunch of googling and tractor forums has led me to believe that people use many types of fluid and get away with it, but of course I want the "best"
Some say run 80w-90, some say run a UTF/UTHF, and some say it depends on how hard you work it and if its winter or summer.
I am thinking I could run a good UTF/UTHF as long as I am not missing out on protection. It takes about 51 quarts to do trans/hydraulics/power steering so buying and stocking one high quality UTF/UTHF would be ideal.
This old tractor is solid but has seen some neglect, the last oil change was dated 2011! Needless to say I am in the process of changing everything. This tractor will see everything from log skidding in 100F to plowing snow in midwest winter, so if there is a fluid that will be sufficient hot and cold I'm all ears.
Spend my money! What would you get? Thanks!
Some say run 80w-90, some say run a UTF/UTHF, and some say it depends on how hard you work it and if its winter or summer.
I am thinking I could run a good UTF/UTHF as long as I am not missing out on protection. It takes about 51 quarts to do trans/hydraulics/power steering so buying and stocking one high quality UTF/UTHF would be ideal.
This old tractor is solid but has seen some neglect, the last oil change was dated 2011! Needless to say I am in the process of changing everything. This tractor will see everything from log skidding in 100F to plowing snow in midwest winter, so if there is a fluid that will be sufficient hot and cold I'm all ears.
Spend my money! What would you get? Thanks!