Hi Everyone, still new to owning a tractor, let alone an older diesel. I've been searching around trying to find consensus on what oils to use in the different areas of the tractor. (I live in New England so cold winters / hot summers. Don't really plan to use much in the winter).
One of the biggest issues I'm coming up against is understanding S.A.E 30 vs 30HD. I thought HD meant High Detergent, but apparently to create confusion and cash in on marketing, a lot of oils say HD meaning Heavy Duty. Are these the same thing?
I'd like the change the engine oil, and I have a few gallons of S.A.E 30 oil, claims its good for older diesels, it is a detergent oil, but it doesn't explicitly say "30HD."
Also, my understanding is that in the Power Majors, it's ok to also use this oil in the transmission and rear diff? Any recommendations on brands for this? With this much oil it gets pretty pricey.
One of the biggest issues I'm coming up against is understanding S.A.E 30 vs 30HD. I thought HD meant High Detergent, but apparently to create confusion and cash in on marketing, a lot of oils say HD meaning Heavy Duty. Are these the same thing?
I'd like the change the engine oil, and I have a few gallons of S.A.E 30 oil, claims its good for older diesels, it is a detergent oil, but it doesn't explicitly say "30HD."
Also, my understanding is that in the Power Majors, it's ok to also use this oil in the transmission and rear diff? Any recommendations on brands for this? With this much oil it gets pretty pricey.
