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William P

05-06-2005 07:52:24

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what weight oil should be used in a farmall super a?

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Hugh MacKay

05-06-2005 17:13:04

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Re: super a oil in reply to William P, 05-06-2005 07:52:24

William: As Captain said if you change to detergent oil be ready to deal with the dirt you loosen up. I once did this with an engine I knew was dirty. In 4 days I changed the oil or I should say attempted. Removed the plug and nothing came out. Stuck my finger in the drain hole, and it felt like board. I removed the pan to find about 1" of sludge across bottom of pan. I cleaned the pan, changed the filter, put in new 15W-40 detergent oil. That was close to 20 years ago, and as of 4 years ago tractor was still going without a rebuild. The owner didn't use it a lot but when he did he worked it hard.

I personally think detergent oil is the best way to go. I've been using detergent oil now close to 35 years. I used to use 20 in winter and 30 in summer, now I use 15W-40 all the time.

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sammy the RED

05-06-2005 15:56:59

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Re: super a oil in reply to William P, 05-06-2005 07:52:24

A quality brand 10w30 should be just fine for you.

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captaink

05-06-2005 09:00:09

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Re: super a oil in reply to William P, 05-06-2005 07:52:24

My personal recommendations:

Temps consistently over 55 F, and/or heavy continuous loads at temps over 20F: straight 30 W or 15-40.

Temps inconsistent but warmer than 20 F and medium loads or short term heavy loads straight 20 or 10-30.

Temps below 20 F and light to medium loads straight 10W or 5-W 30.

If your cooling system is working good, lighter oils won�t be a problem, but if your cooling system is working marginally, use heavier oil. If the engine has had a detergent oil in it, keep using detergent oil, but if it hasn�t try to find non-detergent oil or be prepared to change oil and filter as soon as the oil turns dark colored as the detergent oil will start �cleaning up� the engine and the garbage will end up in the oil and filter.

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Dave_Id

05-06-2005 08:03:09

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Re: super a oil in reply to William P, 05-06-2005 07:52:24

If you know your tractor has been using detergent oil, then 15-40 is a good choice, but if non detergent was used, then stick with 30w non detergent in the summer, and lighter in the winter

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