HighSierra86
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I will start by apologizing for even bringing this topic up again. I have been reading for the last few days on multiple forums about the topic of which oil to use in the N-Series/Ferguson trans, hydraulics, and rear end. Yet I still have some unanswered questions...
For years we have used Ford 134 oil (technically using the NAPA brand 85-405) in all our N-series tractors. A while back I had done some hyd system repair to our 2N and tried to use the 90W GL1 straight mineral oil from NAPA (65-205). I understand it may work in some areas of the world but it was wayyy to thick in my opinion. Just filling the tractor was a seemingly never ending project waiting for it to leave the pail and then settle into each sump. The winter performance is painfully slow, and sometimes I have to sit with my foot on the clutch until the engine warms up enough to even churn it over in the rear.
I just finished rear axle seals in a TO30 and I am curious about trying the 15w-40 engine oil. I know I can use the 134 as it is yellow metal safe, however I am wondering if the 15w-40 would be better suited for the worn internals.
My question is this....For the guys running 15w-40 in place of the UTF or GL1, what oil are you using?? A lot of the threads I read mentioned low or non detergent 15w-40 formulated for gasoline engines only. Why? I cant say I have seen anything like that in the states. Most of the threads were also over 10 years old and I know the diesel oil formulas have changed since then. I have a 55gal drum of Rotella 15w-40 T3 that I would love to use if possible.
So before I get into a hurry and dump the UTF in...anyone have some newer info to share on their experiences?
Thank you,
Nick
For years we have used Ford 134 oil (technically using the NAPA brand 85-405) in all our N-series tractors. A while back I had done some hyd system repair to our 2N and tried to use the 90W GL1 straight mineral oil from NAPA (65-205). I understand it may work in some areas of the world but it was wayyy to thick in my opinion. Just filling the tractor was a seemingly never ending project waiting for it to leave the pail and then settle into each sump. The winter performance is painfully slow, and sometimes I have to sit with my foot on the clutch until the engine warms up enough to even churn it over in the rear.
I just finished rear axle seals in a TO30 and I am curious about trying the 15w-40 engine oil. I know I can use the 134 as it is yellow metal safe, however I am wondering if the 15w-40 would be better suited for the worn internals.
My question is this....For the guys running 15w-40 in place of the UTF or GL1, what oil are you using?? A lot of the threads I read mentioned low or non detergent 15w-40 formulated for gasoline engines only. Why? I cant say I have seen anything like that in the states. Most of the threads were also over 10 years old and I know the diesel oil formulas have changed since then. I have a 55gal drum of Rotella 15w-40 T3 that I would love to use if possible.
So before I get into a hurry and dump the UTF in...anyone have some newer info to share on their experiences?
Thank you,
Nick