Oil Question
Normally an oil question gets lots of input. I have a need for a multi viscosity oil, like a 10w30 but, low detergent or non-detergent. so far, after much research, I have not been able to de...
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I just got back from going all over town talking to the counter boys about oil.
but, no luck so far, no 10w30 non-detergent or low detergent oil to be found
boy-o-boy did get some funny looks,
as I understand it:
The old ferguson system is a bit different from other tractors as the same oil is used in the hyd lift system, transmission and differential.
why they did this I do not know, but it's worked for many years.
why change from GL-1 90 weight mineral oil: in cold weather its hard on the hyd pump until the oil warms up, tractor guys say the 10w30 oil will pump faster and still protect the system.
just find some without detergent or low detergent as detergent oil keeps the dirt suspended in the oil, so as the oil passes through the oil filter, it will be taken out.
however, this is where the cheese becomes more binding, as this Ferguson system does not have a filter, it was designed to let the dirt settle to the bottom of the sump and be taken out when you change the oil.
so, you do not want this dirt laden oil passing through the oil pump and hyd valves over and over, as it will wear it out.
just reading and thinking here, dangerous for me!!!!
I may just get the sump oil hot, then drain it out and add back GL-1 oil, maybe I can add a bit of zinc additive to help take care of the wear.
and just not worry about it for another 5 years or so.
as others have said, it's worked fine for the last 56 years.
Thanks for your input,
sorry to highjack the forum,
Fred,
but, no luck so far, no 10w30 non-detergent or low detergent oil to be found
boy-o-boy did get some funny looks,
as I understand it:
The old ferguson system is a bit different from other tractors as the same oil is used in the hyd lift system, transmission and differential.
why they did this I do not know, but it's worked for many years.
why change from GL-1 90 weight mineral oil: in cold weather its hard on the hyd pump until the oil warms up, tractor guys say the 10w30 oil will pump faster and still protect the system.
just find some without detergent or low detergent as detergent oil keeps the dirt suspended in the oil, so as the oil passes through the oil filter, it will be taken out.
however, this is where the cheese becomes more binding, as this Ferguson system does not have a filter, it was designed to let the dirt settle to the bottom of the sump and be taken out when you change the oil.
so, you do not want this dirt laden oil passing through the oil pump and hyd valves over and over, as it will wear it out.
just reading and thinking here, dangerous for me!!!!
I may just get the sump oil hot, then drain it out and add back GL-1 oil, maybe I can add a bit of zinc additive to help take care of the wear.
and just not worry about it for another 5 years or so.
as others have said, it's worked fine for the last 56 years.
Thanks for your input,
sorry to highjack the forum,
Fred,
