I'm not all smart with tractors. Am only 15 but I like learning new things about anything with wheels. I'm even working on my first truck at the moment. Great video. I like your attitude. Not a lot of people have a nice attitude.
I have a little Cub Cadet 32HP tractor, and despite the different brands, I really appreciate your taking the time to walk through some of the principles. I am a hobby farmer, and just barely getting started. ANY good information is deeply valued.
Josh, I don’t even have a John Deere tractor but I still watch your vids because your gd and most machines are similar. You give tips that can be used on anything. Thx for all your vids
Hi josh, Thank you for taking the time to post your video and doing so without being a *ic* . I have to say that your “shade tree’ mechanic video are my favorite. In this age of instant gratification and loss of common man (woman) knowledge it is refreshing to see a person doing a basic tune up on their equipment. Two week ago we had my wife’s car in the shop for a decal and as always they found plenty other thing to do on the car which I promptly declined, not without get a full on quote. My son was dubious on why I did not got the work done there. I then proceeded to the nearest auto part store and gathered the needed part. ( a few item needed to be fixed to be fair with that shop). My 3rd trader then spent an hour or two with me wrenching around, swapping air filters , oil changing, wind shield wipers wrestling, before declaring victory ... Once done and said I got him to compare the price of the goods we bought to the shops quote, gave him my hourly wage and got him to figure out how much we saved, and many hour I would have had to work to pay to get it done ... hopefully some first hand math will give him a lifelong lessons .... once all of that was done and said we took the car for a test drive that just happened to pass by the local ice cream shop ... after all we had quite a bit of saved money to spend .... Keep up the great work josh
Nice quick video. 2 comments. 1 keep a couple flattened cardboard boxes by your work station. Toss under tractor/truck/car/utv/even mower. Easy clean up, catches spills/dirt/misc, and more comfortable to lie on. 2 - Fram tends to be erratic, and they go into bypass too often/early, and filter media substandard. Use K&N, Wix, Napa Gold for best quality. K&N have a nice weldnut you can use socket on. I use K&N even on my Briggs/Kawasaki/Honda twins/ohc/etc. Jimho ymmv. Max
Hi Josh I’ve just serviced my 45hp tractor. Its great when you do it yourself. Then you know it’s done right. To make life easier when greasing the tractor and loader I bought an compressed air grease gun makes it a breeze to do. Woooo
Josh, I have the 5075e which I believe is the same process for the 55,65, and 75 models. You wisely mention to keep a maintenance log. If you look on page 140-1 through 140-6 of your operator's manual, they have maintenance logs all charted out for you to fill in. You can then write notes on the bottoms of the pages for tools and such.
Tip: Get two permanent markers in your toolbox. One white or silver, another black. Those two contrasting colors, most probably will fit the entire spectrum of needs! It will allow you to mark each and every component for which you need to remember some information. Like when it was changed, etc. A simple date scribed on your filters will save you a lot of head scratching and wondering about when to do maintenance and such! The information is readily available exactly where its needed. ;-) I just recently took advantage of that method. While getting back on track a tractor that had been "abandoned" for the past 2 years... All necessary parts where properly marked with date and any additional information I needed! ;-)
I’ve got a 2000 year model little JD 790 (30hp) tractor. She’s the 2nd biggest work horse on my horse farm next to the Yamaha 4 wheeler we use at least twice a day for feeding, mucking, manure spreading. Keeping up with the maintenance using all synthetic lubricants, my equipment just keeps on going! Great videos, keep ’em coming……
Fram is fine iv been turning wrenches 4 years I've been a diesel mechanic pretty much all my life we've used them on race cars tractors semi trucks just about any and everything and never had a problem with him so don't listen to all the haters good look
Great Video and like your notes on tracking maintenance. I have a 2020 that has been on the farm since 1970 and still is the primary. Your Maintenance will keep it going for a life time.
As a mechanic I try not to chime in a whole lot but do your research on fram you would be surprised how bad they are. I don't know if they make it for tractors but I STRONGLY suggest Wix filters.
That's what I like about my TROY BILT PONY tractor it has a safe trip on it the only way it will run is you have to be sitting on the seat for it to run
My 5065E is 10 years old now and just hit 500hrs a while back. I did the same thing you just did but also I changed out the front differential oil. The only problem I have had is my starter finally just went out and was easy and cheap to replace. The guy at the starter repair shop said the starters on these tractors are a tad undersized and will wear out faster over time. If you notice it cranking slow even with a hot battery that’s your problem . I also installed several led flood light cubes around the tractor and it lights up the night! I also replaced my factory headlight bulbs with performance led bulbs.
Have a 2013 3038e (the year before foldbable ROPS arrived :( ) Have to let the air out of the backs to clear our conventional garage. Sucks, but it is what it is. Great video!
Consider slipping flexible rubber tube or surgical hose over the oil wrench jaws to offer padding for fuel filter collar removal. It grips but won't mar the collar. I use scrap fuel line for my wrench. Being new to tractor ownership, I find all your videos beneficial in the use and upkeep of my JD 3038E. Thanks and keep the videos coming.
Maintenance is key Josh my advice is to change your air filters more often my inner one is every other year but outer along with all other filters is every year cheap insurance in my opinion
I have the same tractor, same loader, even the same quick connect. Only difference is mine is a 2017 and has a cab. A previous video you did on the 5065e is actually how I found your channel to start with. I tagged you in a photo on Instagram with pics of the service intervals in case you don't have the manual.
Quick release oil drain plug are the way to go . Not so much mess, they lock closed, used in large fleets (by me) and just much quicker. Look into them, I think you'll be surprised.
Oh yeah labelling stuff. I was cheeky and borrowed my daughters little hand print labelling machine. And labelled all the filters etc with hrs fitted and date. A bit ott but helps me.
Being a know it all tractor operator lol! I love the John Deere it is reliable mine is older no computer stuff on it Its a b210 backhoe. made quick detach forks mounted on the front bucket . I have a enclosed cab with AC keep me comfy in inclement weather. Might be a good idea to get tools so you can repack the cylinders when they leak saves a ton of money doing the repairs yourself. Love that cushion need to buy one. You make fun and pretty good videos without being a smartass. Keep on going.
Just a tip my friend. The service intervals are as follows, as per my experience. When using Deere Plus 50 II and a John Deere filter, you can change the oil every 500 hours. When using a different oil than Plus 50 II or a non-Deere filter the interval is 250 hours. Make sure the oil meets the performance specs and viscosities as per the manual. Check your book, this may be invalid. Always go by the book. You can use that air filter up to five times of removal, whether for cleaning or inspection. After being 5 times removed it’s time to go. You did fine, and I think you knew that anyway. Great vid.
Hey Josh, the farm is really looking good. Just wanted to tell you about a little gadget that I bought to clean out the radiator. It's called the Radiator Genie. It does a fantastic job. It comes with a water wand and an air wand. I was a little skeptical when I first saw it but after using it last year after bushogging I'm a believer. God bless...
Write on the oil filter AFTER installing it! If the writing end up on a concealed side, it's not of much use, is it? The famous and rare common sense "thing"! LOL 😂
I work for an automotive shop. We have seen several cars come in with engine problems (rod and main bearing knocks, upper engine clatter, collapsed lifters, blocks with holes in them, etc) with Fram oil filters on them. We actually had one car with a severe upper engine clatter that had an Fram oil filter on it. We changed the oil and put on a new oil filter and instantly the clatter quieted down. The filter was starving the engine of oil to the top end of the engine. I have never cut open a Fram filter. I have seen several videos and examples of why Fram filters are junk from a design and construction standpoint. I use only Wix filters on my personal cars and racecars. NEVER had a problem with Wix filters. Also, Napa filters are made by Wix and the Napa Gold series are basically the same filter with a different sticker.
I agree Wix oil filters are the best. And for all you napa guys wix makes "napa" oil filters. Just what iv always used but different strokes for different folks
Napa, wix, Carquest. I think Donaldson makes filters for Deere. The synthetic oil causing leaks is not an old wives tale, but it tends to apply to higher mileage or houred engines.
Hey Josh, a quick youtube search for fram vs. wix will get you tons of videos of the problems with fram filters. There is one guy that cuts em open while working at the back of his huge flatbed service truck(thats the only description I can think of for you to find the video).. Other than the cheap components in a fram filter the main complaint most have is how few pleats are in the filter material. This guy went a step futher and unrolled and stretched out the paper filter material,,,Don't recall the measurements but the fram filter has way less material. To answer your question about synthetic oil, yes every single engine I own that called for regular oil and a while later I switched to synthetic, they now have oil leaks (I have no idea why). I have two generators that have never leaked a drop one of them(10 hp) had 200 hours on it and the 16 hp had less than 20. Both started leaking from the main seals after 10-20 hours of running with synthetic. weird. Now, anything that calls for synthetic from OEM (3 polaris wheelers and one ranger) have never leaked a drop. From what I've learned after some extensive research online regarding synthetic, if you service your equipment at the recommended service intervals, you do not need to run synthetic and really you're just wasting money. The main advantage to synthetic is if you want to extend your service intervals...most guys that take care of their equipment just can't bring themselves to do that. lol I switched to synthetic on my old 6.5 turbo diesel and the first thing I noticed was how fast the turbo spooled up but man did she start using oil! I noticed when checking the oil while the engine was warm, the full synthetic dripped off the dipstick like water...that concerned me, but it explained the faster spooling. One thing I do that you might find helpful is every vehicle, tractor or any other equipment I own, under the hood I took a paint pen and wrote socket size/# of quarts for the oil changes - I'm getting too old to crawl under vehicles multiple times lol. I also use an engraver to write on the end of the oil filters (for my tractors). I write hrs. and date. Tried the sharpie route but my filters all face out and after 6 months of working them I couldn't read the sharpie writing. Your's may work fine because the end of your filter is kinda protected. Nice video.
As far as synthetic oil causing leaks it will usually only cause leaks in very old worn-out engines that have only ever used Dino oil due to the fact that Dino oil will plug up any cracked seals with sludge and full synthetic is very good at cleaning that sludge away which in turn causes leaks very early on in the synthetic game when they first came out with synthetic oil many of the companies were having problems with the additive packages in the oil which was actually destroying and eating seals which I think is where the whole don't go to synthetic comes from.
Napa filters are made by wix, Donaldson is another good choice. Can't go wrong with oe filters either, probably better pricing if you buy by the case. Copper washers should also get replaced periodically. Fuel filter is easier to prime if you partially fill beforehand. Napa sells a nice large red funnel, kind of looks like a fireman hat, works really well if using 5 gallon pails of oil, as it has a notch to hold the pail. Regular grease and oil keeps them running forever. By chance does that engine use a coolant filter? If so, good to replace every year or two.
I'm really against fram filter just because I've seen what's in them. I usually go with original spec filter or better. I finally changed from Deere filters on my 140 hydrostatic to Baldwin after seeing a tear down of their filter. There is simply more filter area than the stock Deere filter.
Good information, well done, like many I used fram for everything. Having said that I stumbled across a video on You Tube by Stephen Cox explaining the difference in filters. He has made a believer out of me. I will no longer be using the orange filter on my equipment.
Only halfway through right now, but I have a suggestion for oil change intervals. Look into Blackstone Laboratories. You send them a small sample of you used oil, they send you back a VERY detailed analysis of what your oil is doing. What metal particulates are in it (which tells you what parts are wearing - bearings, rings, block, etc).Quite cheap, and very informative in the long run. I used to do 8 - 10000 miles plus on oil changes when I used them. A Fumoto valve (available on eBay) makes taking a sample a five second task. *it replaces your drain plug)* That said - Fram is a scam - I read once that they were the worst filters available. Rotella is fine, but I always preferred Amsoil. I think Wix makes their filters? God bless you and Mrs Stony Ridge. Be well.
You should tell people in advance that it takes a full month to get tshirts when ordered. I ordered one on march 20th and still have not recieved it. I did get an email that it had shipped yesterday. Thank you just Thought that was the longest I have ever waited for youtube merch.
I did the same research on tractors that you did. I, however, found the Kubota to be the better choice and it worked out well for me. I just recently upgraded from my Kubota M6040 to a new Kubota M5-111 with a cab. Sure wish I would have bought the cab tractor in 2010 when I bought the first one. Glad you're having good luck with the JD but for me I could tell the quality that the JD green paint is supposed to represent wasn't in that Indian made JD. Although I will say that your JD does seem a little easier to service than the Kubota.
Stoney Ridge Farmer so far the missions aren’t a big deal, granted I only have about 58hrs on it and really haven’t done any kind of real work with it but the DEF gauge is still showing full. The A/C and heat make up for the missions. So far at least.
Fantastic video mate. I've watched a lot and most people while having a good go just miss the mark if you know what I mean. One thing I noticed with discribing the air filter system the inner is actually a "safety: filter where as if it has dust on it the outer is holed. Other than that great job, especially like the detailed recording of your servicing routines can't be too through there, I wish my clients were as detailed. Keep up the great work.
If you wait until John Deere runs their spring/fall filter and oil sales, you cant hardly buy a Wix or Fram for less than a John Deere. But nothing wrong with running other brands of filters.. Just an FYI. Good luck!
I'm not all smart with tractors. Am only 15 but I like learning new things about anything with wheels. I'm even working on my first truck at the moment. Great video. I like your attitude. Not a lot of people have a nice attitude.
I have a little Cub Cadet 32HP tractor, and despite the different brands, I really appreciate your taking the time to walk through some of the principles. I am a hobby farmer, and just barely getting started. ANY good information is deeply valued.
Maintenance is one of the most important things someone can teach. Thanks for bringing us along!
Yessir!
Your tractor vids have a special place in my heart!💘
Lol love it. Gimmie a month or so and the Massey gets a change. The new massey!
Hey josh I’m 15 and I love working on things I mow yards in my neighborhood and I love watching your videos
Josh, I don’t even have a John Deere tractor but I still watch your vids because your gd and most machines are similar. You give tips that can be used on anything. Thx for all your vids
Hi josh,
Thank you for taking the time to post your video and doing so without being a *ic* . I have to say that your “shade tree’ mechanic video are my favorite. In this age of instant gratification and loss of common man (woman) knowledge it is refreshing to see a person doing a basic tune up on their equipment.
Two week ago we had my wife’s car in the shop for a decal and as always they found plenty other thing to do on the car which I promptly declined, not without get a full on quote. My son was dubious on why I did not got the work done there. I then proceeded to the nearest auto part store and gathered the needed part. ( a few item needed to be fixed to be fair with that shop).
My 3rd trader then spent an hour or two with me wrenching around, swapping air filters , oil changing, wind shield wipers wrestling, before declaring victory ... Once done and said I got him to compare the price of the goods we bought to the shops quote, gave him my hourly wage and got him to figure out how much we saved, and many hour I would have had to work to pay to get it done ... hopefully some first hand math will give him a lifelong lessons .... once all of that was done and said we took the car for a test drive that just happened to pass by the local ice cream shop ... after all we had quite a bit of saved money to spend ....
Keep up the great work josh
My Father loved the Fram filters. He even sold them after he retired from his job.
There are videos on UA-cam showing how cheap they are made🙌
Loving the video's! Josh you are a very humble and knowledeable guy. Thanks and keep them coming.
Nice quick video. 2 comments. 1 keep a couple flattened cardboard boxes by your work station. Toss under tractor/truck/car/utv/even mower. Easy clean up, catches spills/dirt/misc, and more comfortable to lie on. 2 - Fram tends to be erratic, and they go into bypass too often/early, and filter media substandard. Use K&N, Wix, Napa Gold for best quality. K&N have a nice weldnut you can use socket on. I use K&N even on my Briggs/Kawasaki/Honda twins/ohc/etc. Jimho ymmv. Max
Hi Josh I’ve just serviced my 45hp tractor. Its great when you do it yourself. Then you know it’s done right. To make life easier when greasing the tractor and loader I bought an compressed air grease gun makes it a breeze to do. Woooo
Josh, I have the 5075e which I believe is the same process for the 55,65, and 75 models. You wisely mention to keep a maintenance log. If you look on page 140-1 through 140-6 of your operator's manual, they have maintenance logs all charted out for you to fill in. You can then write notes on the bottoms of the pages for tools and such.
Thanks for your knowledge, tips and tricks to maintenancing your John Deere Tractor. Your very organized on when to change the filters!
good service is the life of a tractor and you done the service just right...
I need to get a box for all my filters and tools for all my stuff. I definitely like that idea. Keep up the good work.
Tip: Get two permanent markers in your toolbox. One white or silver, another black. Those two contrasting colors, most probably will fit the entire spectrum of needs!
It will allow you to mark each and every component for which you need to remember some information. Like when it was changed, etc.
A simple date scribed on your filters will save you a lot of head scratching and wondering about when to do maintenance and such! The information is readily available exactly where its needed. ;-)
I just recently took advantage of that method. While getting back on track a tractor that had been "abandoned" for the past 2 years... All necessary parts where properly marked with date and any additional information I needed! ;-)
Even though I have a smaller tractor then you do, it makes my life much easier to remove the bucket when I service mine
I’ve got a 2000 year model little JD 790 (30hp) tractor. She’s the 2nd biggest work horse on my horse farm next to the Yamaha 4 wheeler we use at least twice a day for feeding, mucking, manure spreading. Keeping up with the maintenance using all synthetic lubricants, my equipment just keeps on going! Great videos, keep ’em coming……
Fram is fine iv been turning wrenches 4 years I've been a diesel mechanic pretty much all my life we've used them on race cars tractors semi trucks just about any and everything and never had a problem with him so don't listen to all the haters good look
Great Video and like your notes on tracking maintenance. I have a 2020 that has been on the farm since 1970 and still is the primary. Your Maintenance will keep it going for a life time.
Oh, one more thing, there's a grease zerk on the front AND back of the front axle pivot. Good video. I learned some stuff too...... Dan from Montana.
As a mechanic I try not to chime in a whole lot but do your research on fram you would be surprised how bad they are. I don't know if they make it for tractors but I STRONGLY suggest Wix filters.
That's what I like about my TROY BILT PONY tractor it has a safe trip on it the only way it will run is you have to be sitting on the seat for it to run
My 5065E is 10 years old now and just hit 500hrs a while back. I did the same thing you just did but also I changed out the front differential oil. The only problem I have had is my starter finally just went out and was easy and cheap to replace. The guy at the starter repair shop said the starters on these tractors are a tad undersized and will wear out faster over time. If you notice it cranking slow even with a hot battery that’s your problem . I also installed several led flood light cubes around the tractor and it lights up the night! I also replaced my factory headlight bulbs with performance led bulbs.
Cool....great info...and you've reminded me I need to change the diff oils in the tractor too! I also need to take it in for valve adjustments
How many hours do do valves?
I do the same thing, having a lil log book with the size of sockets the filter#s mileage/hours. Definitely helps being organized
Wix. Filters are the best
If you tilt the oil jug side says it’ll help to prevent some of the glug and spilling on the floor. Love the vids!
I enjoy your videos, keep them coming
Excellent advice and tutorial. Still looking at tractor's and am leaning towards a cab tractor to do stuff in the cold. wooooh
Have a 2013 3038e (the year before foldbable ROPS arrived :( )
Have to let the air out of the backs to clear our conventional garage. Sucks, but it is what it is.
Great video!
Josh you are a smart man and I think that you are going to be a hardworking farmer!
Thanks buddy
What is your Instagram name josh
Consider slipping flexible rubber tube or surgical hose over the oil wrench jaws to offer padding for fuel filter collar removal. It grips but won't mar the collar. I use scrap fuel line for my wrench.
Being new to tractor ownership, I find all your videos beneficial in the use and upkeep of my JD 3038E. Thanks and keep the videos coming.
That's a great tractor my friend! I have a 5420 with a 541 bucket attach. It's been a great rig besides the fuel issue I fixed with an inline pump.
I use Wix or Napa filters on my truck and my tractor..I also run with Rotella oil
Maintenance is key Josh my advice is to change your air filters more often my inner one is every other year but outer along with all other filters is every year cheap insurance in my opinion
I have the same tractor, same loader, even the same quick connect. Only difference is mine is a 2017 and has a cab. A previous video you did on the 5065e is actually how I found your channel to start with. I tagged you in a photo on Instagram with pics of the service intervals in case you don't have the manual.
Quick release oil drain plug are the way to go . Not so much mess, they lock closed, used in large fleets (by me) and just much quicker. Look into them, I think you'll be surprised.
Thanks I will look into one!
Love the farm! Love the videos! My dad always taught me to grease after washing to push any water out of bearings..etc that may have gotten in.
Oh yeah labelling stuff. I was cheeky and borrowed my daughters little hand print labelling machine. And labelled all the filters etc with hrs fitted and date. A bit ott but helps me.
I like to use fleetguard or wix filters on my diesel engines. Love your videos!
Wix is an awesome filter!
Pat Thompson research
Being a know it all tractor operator lol! I love the John Deere it is reliable mine is older no computer stuff on it Its a b210 backhoe. made quick detach forks mounted on the front bucket . I have a enclosed cab with AC keep me comfy in inclement weather. Might be a good idea to get tools so you can repack the cylinders when they leak saves a ton of money doing the repairs yourself. Love that cushion need to buy one. You make fun and pretty good videos without being a smartass. Keep on going.
Also a good idea to cut your oil filter apart go with wix
Trade up to a cab unit as soon as practical. Mrs. Stoney Ridge will thank you!
Looks like a nice little tractor thanks for the video 👍
I am a senior citizen, I can still get up and run the equipment but now I just send it all in for servicing.
Just a tip my friend. The service intervals are as follows, as per my experience.
When using Deere Plus 50 II and a John Deere filter, you can change the oil every 500 hours.
When using a different oil than Plus 50 II or a non-Deere filter the interval is 250 hours. Make sure the oil meets the performance specs and viscosities as per the manual.
Check your book, this may be invalid. Always go by the book. You can use that air filter up to five times of removal, whether for cleaning or inspection. After being 5 times removed it’s time to go.
You did fine, and I think you knew that anyway. Great vid.
RockAuto also has the hydraulic Filter: Wix 51740 and it's a perfect fit for my 2014 JD 5065E.
Good video! Please do the Massey Ferguson next!!! It's time for me to get into mine...I need the knowledge
You do a wonderful job at making your videos . Keep up the good work
Love my JD 2150. I've had it for years and have yet found a reason to remove the loader. thanks for the maint. info.
Mow 60 acres then you'll have a reason. Seems like a different tractor
Enjoyed the video. Nice organization and reminder tips! Crazy spring for sure. Here in NC foothills was 30s Monday 80s today 50s tomorrow haha
Wix filters are some of the best filters
I have a 5075E with cab, appreciate your video and thoughts! Doing much of the same as you on our 27 ac, great videos
Thanks T
Good video, if not OEM I go with Napa gold or Hastings on my filters
Thank you Josh!
Fram is ok but I prefer Wix. But that's just me. 😁
Glad you mentioned the flag. USA!
Wix filters are great, next would be Hastings
Always sucks when you have "YUCK" in your radiator... ahahaha Good vLog... Always good to see equipment well maintained... Thanks for sharing !
Good video! I’d highly recommend a compressed air hose attachment (air comb) for the radiator, engine, under hood, and air filter cleaning.
Wix filters are a very good unit.
Hey Josh, the farm is really looking good. Just wanted to tell you about a little gadget that I bought to clean out the radiator. It's called the Radiator Genie. It does a fantastic job. It comes with a water wand and an air wand. I was a little skeptical when I first saw it but after using it last year after bushogging I'm a believer. God bless...
If you would tattoo some flames on that head of yours ,you would look like Bam Bam Bigalow..lol...Much love brother thanks for the vids..
Write on the oil filter before you fill it! Boom!! Knowledge 😉
THE DATE
Write on the oil filter AFTER installing it!
If the writing end up on a concealed side, it's not of much use, is it? The famous and rare common sense "thing"! LOL 😂
I work for an automotive shop. We have seen several cars come in with engine problems (rod and main bearing knocks, upper engine clatter, collapsed lifters, blocks with holes in them, etc) with Fram oil filters on them. We actually had one car with a severe upper engine clatter that had an Fram oil filter on it. We changed the oil and put on a new oil filter and instantly the clatter quieted down. The filter was starving the engine of oil to the top end of the engine. I have never cut open a Fram filter. I have seen several videos and examples of why Fram filters are junk from a design and construction standpoint. I use only Wix filters on my personal cars and racecars. NEVER had a problem with Wix filters. Also, Napa filters are made by Wix and the Napa Gold series are basically the same filter with a different sticker.
Cool thanks man!
My son-in-law really likes his 5065E. I'm partial to my Kioti!
I agree Wix oil filters are the best. And for all you napa guys wix makes "napa" oil filters. Just what iv always used but different strokes for different folks
Awesome job Mr Stoney Ridge.
Napa, wix, Carquest. I think Donaldson makes filters for Deere. The synthetic oil causing leaks is not an old wives tale, but it tends to apply to higher mileage or houred engines.
Hey Josh, a quick youtube search for fram vs. wix will get you tons of videos of the problems with fram filters. There is one guy that cuts em open while working at the back of his huge flatbed service truck(thats the only description I can think of for you to find the video).. Other than the cheap components in a fram filter the main complaint most have is how few pleats are in the filter material. This guy went a step futher and unrolled and stretched out the paper filter material,,,Don't recall the measurements but the fram filter has way less material. To answer your question about synthetic oil, yes every single engine I own that called for regular oil and a while later I switched to synthetic, they now have oil leaks (I have no idea why). I have two generators that have never leaked a drop one of them(10 hp) had 200 hours on it and the 16 hp had less than 20. Both started leaking from the main seals after 10-20 hours of running with synthetic. weird. Now, anything that calls for synthetic from OEM (3 polaris wheelers and one ranger) have never leaked a drop. From what I've learned after some extensive research online regarding synthetic, if you service your equipment at the recommended service intervals, you do not need to run synthetic and really you're just wasting money. The main advantage to synthetic is if you want to extend your service intervals...most guys that take care of their equipment just can't bring themselves to do that. lol I switched to synthetic on my old 6.5 turbo diesel and the first thing I noticed was how fast the turbo spooled up but man did she start using oil! I noticed when checking the oil while the engine was warm, the full synthetic dripped off the dipstick like water...that concerned me, but it explained the faster spooling.
One thing I do that you might find helpful is every vehicle, tractor or any other equipment I own, under the hood I took a paint pen and wrote socket size/# of quarts for the oil changes - I'm getting too old to crawl under vehicles multiple times lol. I also use an engraver to write on the end of the oil filters (for my tractors). I write hrs. and date. Tried the sharpie route but my filters all face out and after 6 months of working them I couldn't read the sharpie writing. Your's may work fine because the end of your filter is kinda protected.
Nice video.
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Man that brings back memories
Thanks for the farm vlog
You'll get better with your dip stick the more you do it. Ive done it blind folded once
You know we gotta come out and see you guys! Working on our next road trip plans!
Open invite!!! We would LOVE to have you guys out!! Catron tacos & bon fires!!!
Good stuff enjoyed that, I have a Tractor just like that mine has a grapple with a 3rd function value it’s the way to go when your a 1 man show
As far as synthetic oil causing leaks it will usually only cause leaks in very old worn-out engines that have only ever used Dino oil due to the fact that Dino oil will plug up any cracked seals with sludge and full synthetic is very good at cleaning that sludge away which in turn causes leaks very early on in the synthetic game when they first came out with synthetic oil many of the companies were having problems with the additive packages in the oil which was actually destroying and eating seals which I think is where the whole don't go to synthetic comes from.
Well done sir! I've got some Fram filters if you want them.
Napa filters are made by wix, Donaldson is another good choice. Can't go wrong with oe filters either, probably better pricing if you buy by the case. Copper washers should also get replaced periodically. Fuel filter is easier to prime if you partially fill beforehand. Napa sells a nice large red funnel, kind of looks like a fireman hat, works really well if using 5 gallon pails of oil, as it has a notch to hold the pail. Regular grease and oil keeps them running forever. By chance does that engine use a coolant filter? If so, good to replace every year or two.
Rock Auto has a wix 57076 oil filter that fits your tractor for $6.78
Hayden Wilson amen!
Hayden Wilson wix is best!!
I sure do enjoy the video's. Keep up the good work i love seeing your farm. Hope to do such a thing myself one day!
Great job 👌👏👌
I love your VLoGs! And I’m buying Stoney Ridge merch!!!!👊🏻💪🏻
Right on thanks!
Hi... Thank you 🎥👍👍👍
Thanks for video, snowing here again in Iowa.
Crazy spring weather!
Snowing here again in Michigan
Great video. Best advice ever’ never start a tractor without tour ass in the seat’
I agree you're wasting money having some 5min oil change place or dealership to change your oil 👍
Thank you for the information
Thank you mr.
I use Napa filters on the farm and fuel filters and air filters
I'm really against fram filter just because I've seen what's in them. I usually go with original spec filter or better. I finally changed from Deere filters on my 140 hydrostatic to Baldwin after seeing a tear down of their filter. There is simply more filter area than the stock Deere filter.
Cool thanks for the input!
@@StoneyRidgeFarmer thanks for the awesome content
Good information, well done, like many I used fram for everything. Having said that I stumbled across a video on You Tube by Stephen Cox explaining the difference in filters. He has made a believer out of me. I will no longer be using the orange filter on my equipment.
Only halfway through right now, but I have a suggestion for oil change intervals.
Look into Blackstone Laboratories. You send them a small sample of you used oil, they send you back a VERY detailed analysis of what your oil is doing. What metal particulates are in it (which tells you what parts are wearing - bearings, rings, block, etc).Quite cheap, and very informative in the long run. I used to do 8 - 10000 miles plus on oil changes when I used them.
A Fumoto valve (available on eBay) makes taking a sample a five second task. *it replaces your drain plug)*
That said - Fram is a scam - I read once that they were the worst filters available. Rotella is fine, but I always preferred Amsoil. I think Wix makes their filters?
God bless you and Mrs Stony Ridge. Be well.
You should tell people in advance that it takes a full month to get tshirts when ordered. I ordered one on march 20th and still have not recieved it. I did get an email that it had shipped yesterday. Thank you just Thought that was the longest I have ever waited for youtube merch.
I saw you in my moms restaurant this morning
Debbies?
I like Purolator filters
I did the same research on tractors that you did. I, however, found the Kubota to be the better choice and it worked out well for me. I just recently upgraded from my Kubota M6040 to a new Kubota M5-111 with a cab. Sure wish I would have bought the cab tractor in 2010 when I bought the first one. Glad you're having good luck with the JD but for me I could tell the quality that the JD green paint is supposed to represent wasn't in that Indian made JD. Although I will say that your JD does seem a little easier to service than the Kubota.
Yea...we will be in the market for a cab tractor soon...now we have to deal with the darn emissions complications!
Stoney Ridge Farmer so far the missions aren’t a big deal, granted I only have about 58hrs on it and really haven’t done any kind of real work with it but the DEF gauge is still showing full. The A/C and heat make up for the missions. So far at least.
Fantastic video mate.
I've watched a lot and most people while having a good go just miss the mark if you know what I mean. One thing I noticed with discribing the air filter system the inner is actually a "safety: filter where as if it has dust on it the outer is holed.
Other than that great job, especially like the detailed recording of your servicing routines can't be too through there, I wish my clients were as detailed.
Keep up the great work.
If you wait until John Deere runs their spring/fall filter and oil sales, you cant hardly buy a Wix or Fram for less than a John Deere. But nothing wrong with running other brands of filters.. Just an FYI. Good luck!