Re: adding oil

Posted by Nicholas C on May 16, 2022 at 11:55:04 from (67.243.117.106):

In Reply to: Re: adding oil posted by wore out on May 15, 2022 at 18:41:54:

The responses to my question were incredibly great. Thank you very much everyone. I knew what I was reading in my owners manual, but for some reason, I couldn't relate to it on my tractor. Had a real mental block. So, after reading these threads several times, I went out to my tractor and found everything I was looking for. The diagram in the one thread was perfect. I proceeded to my JD dealer and purchased an oil filter. Went to Walmart and bought Shell Rotella 10w-40 oil. I don't buy oil that often and was really surprised at the synthetic oils on the market. The ratio was like 3-1, synthetic vs. fossil. Is there a push on to use synthetic?? Anyway, went home, drained the oil which was filthy and removed the filter. Matched it up to the new one and we were good. The filter didn't come with an O ring type new gasket, which I thought it should have, so I used a little black form a gasket silicone, around the edge. Put everything back together and I proceeded to put 4.7 quarts of oil in the crankcase. I also used a zinc additive in the oil. Probably didn't have to, but I did it anyway. Checked to make sure there was enough oil in it and there was. Put the breather back together and started the tractor. (Still working on this. I'd like to think I'm getting better??) Let it idle and warm up. Checked for leaks. Nothing. Rode around the property for about 15 minutes and returned to the garage. Shut it off and there was a slight leak around the bolt holding the filter cup on. A very thin line. Not sure if this was new or residual from just around the bolt. Wiped it clean and will check it again tomorrow. I don't want to tighten it anymore then necessary.
That oil change was so simple. I really feel stupid for asking and not being able to figure it out myself. Anyhow, it's done and thanks again, Nicholas C.

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