15W-40 in ZD323/326/331

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• May 10, 2014 / 15W-40 in ZD323/326/331

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Is anyone using 15W-40 in your ZD? Dealer says it's ok. Book says 30, 10W30 or 10W-40. What'cha think?

 

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• May 10, 2014 / 15W-40 in ZD323/326/331

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pecan guy said:

Is anyone using 15W-40 in your ZD? Dealer says it's ok. Book says 30, 10W30 or 10W-40. What'cha think?

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Right now I am using the Kubota recommended oil in my 326 and will continue to do so as long as it is in warranty.

 

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• May 11, 2014 / 15W-40 in ZD323/326/331

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pecan guy said:

Is anyone using 15W-40 in your ZD? Dealer says it's ok. Book says 30, 10W30 or 10W-40. What'cha think?

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I DON'T HAVE A 326...that being said. I would think that as long as you are within you manual recommendations, I think you would be fine. I always look at the required rating first, I'm sure it's got to be at least an SH or SJ at a minimum.

As far as the dealer, I would double check what they say, mine tried to sell me an SG rated oil when the manual requires higher.

 

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• May 12, 2014 / 15W-40 in ZD323/326/331

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I DON'T HAVE A 326...that being said. I would think that as long as you are within you manual recommendations, I think you would be fine. I always look at the required rating first, I'm sure it's got to be at least an SH or SJ at a minimum. As far as the dealer, I would double check what they say, mine tried to sell me an SG rated oil when the manual requires higher.

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WELL WHAT DO YOU HAVE.?

ZD326 was one of the options you gave.

 

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• May 18, 2014 / 15W-40 in ZD323/326/331

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KUBOTA ZG1275-54...not even close to a 326 except for the orange paint.

 

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• May 28, 2014 / 15W-40 in ZD323/326/331

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Duckman said:

KUBOTA ZG1275-54...not even close to a 326 except for the orange paint.

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Interesting since the thread is ZD 323/326/331

 

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• May 28, 2014 / 15W-40 in ZD323/326/331

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YES...you are so right there young man. Must be a slow day.

 

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• May 28, 2014 / 15W-40 in ZD323/326/331

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Pecan, I found the 5w-30 in my Intek does sneak by a little so you need to check frequently to maintain level. But thinner oil will cool better.