Still lov'n 3901

Smokeless

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Feb 5, 2018
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Sitting on 157hrs and teens projected this weekend. Decided to change oil so I opted for 10-30 due to cold weather. No block heater so thought lower viscosity might help. At 49hrs I used 15-40. Will revert back to it come warm spring/summer days.

Guy told me 10-30 not necessary and I believe him, just decided to opt lower viscosity, manual says either one fine. Oil looked pretty good, better than my 5.9 when I change it. This tractor been a blessing, a huge one.
 

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Sitting on 157hrs and teens projected this weekend. Decided to change oil so I opted for 10-30 due to cold weather. No block heater so thought lower viscosity might help. At 49hrs I used 15-40. Will revert back to it come warm spring/summer days.

Guy told me 10-30 not necessary and I believe him, just decided to opt lower viscosity, manual says either one fine. Oil looked pretty good, better than my 5.9 when I change it. This tractor been a blessing, a huge one.
Go with Rotella T6 5w-40 and you'll be even better off and won't have to change oil when it's cold. ;)
 

Smokeless

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3901/Loader/Rear Blade/Box Blade/LP Mower/Pallet forks IH M,,Cub & sickle mower
Feb 5, 2018
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Southern Illinois
Heard bout it but obviously have not made the leap. Will do prior to next change, thanks
QUESTION: What's the position on T6 5-40 not being one of the recommendations in the manual. I am not challenging anyone, just wondering bout warranty.