Break in Engine Oil

[Anonymous-0]

Hello again. I have a question on a different nature about my 2750. The tractor was overhauled 3 years ago by a JD dealership and ran on a dyno for 2 hours. The owner got sick and passed away and the tractor has sat since then. It only has 15 hours on the break in right now. The oil that is in it now is break in JD Torq guard oil. My question.....do I need to change this oil since it is 3 years old and if so, so I need to get more JD break in oil and use or can I use something like Rotella? I read where you shouldn't use the Plus-50 because it won't let the rings seat. HOw long should break in oil remain in the tractor, especially if it probably won't get a lot of run time over the winter? Thanks again....Jim

 

[Radiator Bolt Man]

Hi Jim - I recommend you drain the break-in oil and install new regular oil you plan to operate with. Break-in oil is routinely used for 20 hours, and then drained and replaced.

As for which oil to use in your Model 2750, I leave that for someone else to answer - but I say this, if you don't have an Owner's manual, go get one! And if you DO have one, it should contain guidance on the oil you should be using. Be Blessed. (PatB)

 

[Mike Aylward]

Jim, if the break in oil has only been in the tractor for 15 hours I would leave it in there for a little while longer, depending on how those 15 hours were put on. If the tractor was just idled around with very little load I would run it several hours more. The best thing you could do for your tractor is to do something that will put a load on it. Idling around is one of the worst ways to break in a diesel tractor. If you idle too long you will end up glazing the rings and they will not seat easily after that. Put the tractor to work, get it good and warm, and THEN after a period of time switch to a good diesel oil. None of the diesel oils will allow a good break in on your engine due to the fact that they are so good at lubricating. They simply won't allow the rings to seat. I use Plus 50 II in every engine I have on the farm, big or little. Even if you just take your tractor out and drive it for twenty miles on the road it will be better than just idling around. Work it, warm it, and your engine will like it much better. THEN change your oil. Mike

 

[F-I-T]

Jim:

Here is an interesting link concerning JD break-in oil. Basically, they say it has a max life of 100 hours, and you should consult your owners manual for the specified break-in period. It also recommends that you do not install Plus-50 until 100 engine hours have been achieved to avoid excess oil consumption.

I have used the JD break-in oil in three overhauls and have been quite pleased with the results. I break-in on my dyno for a couple of hours, and then I let the break-in oil in until the operator"s manual recommended first oil change. It varies a bunch depending on which model you have. On my 4310, that first change is at 50 hours, where as the manual for my old 70 Diesel reads 20 hours, so how long you need to let break-in oil in the 2750 should probably be based on the recommended manual interval, which has probably not yet occurred. But...if it were me, if I decided to stay with break-in oil, I would replace the three year old stuff, because motor oils can oxidize and lose additive package quality over time, not just use.

After proper break-in, I have become a real fan of the Plus 50 products, especially in my newer equipment, as they offer extended sump time, and they publish a lot of photos showing how much cleaner the internals can remain. By using Plus 50, I can keep my two little tractors on pretty much a once a year change interval. I have also used Rotella as well, and it has not let me down.My $.02
Frontier Power Products Suggestions...JD Break in Oil

 

[Anonymous-0]

Thank you all.....I think that I will get that 3 yr old oil out pretty soon and replace with more break-in oil from JD for the next 30-50 hours or so. The first 7-8 hours were put on by the other owner and I think was just mainly putting around. For the next 7-8 hours...I have ran it up and down the road at over 2000RPM's and have been pulling a 10ft HX10 bush hog on hilly terrain, running at close to PTO speed. I thought this should break it in. I have a manual and understand what classifications of oil it recommends, but nothing beats personal experience from experts like you all. I, too have been a fan of the Plus-50 oils and plan to use that after the break in. Thanks again...Jim

 

[M w J]

John deere did our 4440 it came with a sticker in the cab that said do not use anything but breakin oil for 100 hours or warrenty is void.