L3400 Engine Oil Capacity ?

[Lex]

Hello - new to the board today.

I have a question about the engine oil capacity specs for an L3400 (non HS).
Manual calls for 6 qts with filter change. This weekend I drained all old oil, replaced filter, add 5 qts and run for 5 mins then let sit for 5 and check level and dipstick shows almost full - don't know if I should go by the dipstick or manual specs. Any clues as to my issue, don't think I am missing anything but I won't be surprised if I overlooked something obvious.

Thanks for any feedback!

 

[Bug-O-1]

I've been noticing the same thing when I change the engine oil in my (07) L3400DT. The manual + tractor forums all say 6qts., which puts the oil way over the top dot on the dipstick. Then I used the tractor and it seams to smoke a lot more than usual, so this time I drain 1 qt back out, now it's on the top dot and dosen't smoke as much. right now I'm trying to get A straight anwser from the Kubota dealer. Mayby after taking out 2 drain plugs, all the oil still dosen't come out, but 6 qts. sounds like a lot of oil in such a small motor to me.

 

[Bluegill]

All the oil will not drain out of the engine. Fill to the full line on the stick.

What I'm trying to say, is the engine holds 6 qts, but you're not going to be able to get all 6 qts out. So you can't get 6 new qts back in, without over filling.

 

[eserv]

All the oil will not drain out of the engine. Fill to the full line on the stick.

Are you removing both drain plugs and draining the oil from both sides of the oil pan?
Ed

 

[bosshogg]

Are you removing both drain plugs and draining the oil from both sides of the oil pan?
Ed

You only have to remove one of the plugs to drain some overfill oil out....both plugs if you are changing oil. It will even out after running.

 

[Bluegill]

Are you removing both drain plugs and draining the oil from both sides of the oil pan?
Ed

Yes I do Ed. But I'm not the one asking here.