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motor oil in transmission oil tank

#1

R

rorr8

my son added engine motor oil into the transmission oil tank of my John Deere LX280 mower. how bad can this mess the mower up?


#2

M

Mad Mackie

Check your machines operators manual for the recommended transmission oil, it may recommend 5W-30 motor oil.


#3

okiepc

okiepc

Look here Specifications

It shows SAE 5W40 at the bottom of the list, so you should be okay. Might consider draining and filling with recommended oil :thumbsup:


#4

M

Mad Mackie

Check the list again for the transmission oil.


#5

okiepc

okiepc

okay my slip SAE 5w30, CLOSE BUT NO CIGAR :laughing:


#6

SONOFADOCKER

SONOFADOCKER

Drain and refill - why chance a clog or overheating .


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