L1500 water in oil?

jmann

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L1500dt
Aug 28, 2010
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St. Joseph, MO
Just got a L1500dt. The guy said he just fixed a water leak (pinhole leak where the metal tube/block receives the radiator hose and attaches to engine block...fixed with a weld). I've only used the tractor about 1 hr and I'm afraid the oil is looking a bit thin. I'm a newby, and perhaps looking for problems, so I'm looking for some second opinions. Suggestions?

I'm sure I've got the right dipstick:


Oil on the dipstick:


Oil on my finger:
 
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jmann

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L1500dt
Aug 28, 2010
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St. Joseph, MO
UPDATE: long over due to follow this one up! I changed the oil right after this and I haven't noticed any issues. The oil color looks normal and I'm not loosing coolant.
 

RDR

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M5400,B6100E,K008,L175,TG1860Diesel,JD355D,3)Leyland 154D's,YM2000,IH1466
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Danevang, Tx.
Great to hear it. If it had water in it, it would be milky.