Oils and lubricants.

[jyoutz]

Industrial/automotive grease is primarily made from mineral oil and thickners - most commonly metallic soaps. Finished with a treat of additives.

Dan

Now I’m curious: what is mineral oil derived from?

 

[TheOldHokie]

Now I’m curious: what is mineral oil derived from?

Petroleum.

Dan

 

[Cranblue]

I tried to search but didn't come up with anything. I have an MX6000 coming in "soon" - what is everyone using for engine oil? Synthetic?

My Ventrac has a Kubota Diesel engine and that machine calls for Synthetic 10W-30 both in the manual and on the hood sticker. I've always used Rotella 15W-40 on my L4300, but I'm not opposed to switching to synthetic when new if that's a better idea(?). Is there a consensus? If yes, I may join Amsoil's preferred club and use their 15W-40 diesel synthetic since I use their oil in one of my cars. Please chime in.

Greasing - again, should I switch to a synthetic and, if so, which brand, etc. My uses are so limited I'm not too worried about costs as I won't use more than a few tubes a year.

Thanks. This site has been very helpful.

I’m in Western NC we don’t get real

I tried to search but didn't come up with anything. I have an MX6000 coming in "soon" - what is everyone using for engine oil? Synthetic?

My Ventrac has a Kubota Diesel engine and that machine calls for Synthetic 10W-30 both in the manual and on the hood sticker. I've always used Rotella 15W-40 on my L4300, but I'm not opposed to switching to synthetic when new if that's a better idea(?). Is there a consensus? If yes, I may join Amsoil's preferred club and use their 15W-40 diesel synthetic since I use their oil in one of my cars. Please chime in.

Greasing - again, should I switch to a synthetic and, if so, which brand, etc. My uses are so limited I'm not too worried about costs as I won't use more than a few tubes a year.

Thanks. This site has been very helpful.

Im in western NC temps don’t get real cold I use what Kubota puts in them 10w-30w synthetic. While under warranty I buy from dealer they have record of it and I write it down also. As for grease I use conventional.