Warning: oil thread

The Evil Twin

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I know there are threads with folks asking about gear oil vs. SUDT² and axle lube.
Picked up the goods to do the 50 hour service in my L today. Told the parts dude what I was doing. He pulled it all from the shelf and brought it to the counter. I asked about the 15w40 oil. He said that it's what is generally recommended for our climate. We rarely see below 10°f and it fits the spec from K (14°f min for the 15w). Also, for the front axle, he said the gear oil was preferred over the SUTD² for those that use 4wd a lot in our area.
Just passing on the advice from an established Mid-Atlantic dealer.
 
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The Evil Twin

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Oh yeah- if you haven't changed your front axle lube at 50 hrs.....do it. I know that color is not an indication of oil health. Never the less, I'd was dark as night compared to the fresh SUTD ² that was fresh out of the bottle. Assuming that was what came in it.
 

rjcorazza

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I prefer gear oil in the front axle also. I use my tractor a lot in the winter for plowing (except this year!) so I prefer a 5w40 engine oil.
 
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