How Much Fluid Will I Lose? Change HST Filter - Screen Tips - Kubota BX Maintenance Series Part 1

[@earlyriser8998]

I love these videos as I learn before I do my own work. Upcoming 50 hours on the Kubota RTV

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thanks for watching!

[@michaelmactavish4445]

thats the kubota hydrostatic oil i use inside my honda hrx2176 21inch mower transmission plus kubota 10w30 motor oil best stuff for gas and diesel engines instead the box store crappy stuff

[@michaelfinney2160]

Wow ! Didn’t think that could be done without a full drain on that lower suction filter but you done it ! I don’t think I have the nerve to try it. Great job sir ! Have a Blessed Day

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Lol. Honestly, it can be done way better than I did here. I’ve checked it a couple other times and did a much smoother job. Thanks for watching!

[@JustCaidsDayFarm]

Man I can't remember if it is the hst filter or just the hydraulic filter on my B2601, but when I pulled it just to replace the filter the fluid came flying out! I like the idea of the clutch alignment tool plug. Looks like it worked pretty good. Congrats on the 5,000. You guys are killing it!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Lol. I was lucky that the clutch alignment took fit. I was kind of winging it there. 😂 Thanks for the support!

[@JustCaidsDayFarm]

@@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead lol it looked like it was all part of the plan.

[@bhall7997]

Its the hydraulic filter on B that lets loose ... I used shop vac on 50 hr service barely lost any.. HST is easy just a few drips past what filter holds. I just did 200 on HST didn't bother with vac :)

[@JustCaidsDayFarm]

@@bhall7997 Last time I did the filters was a full fluid swap so I didn't have that issue. How do you use a shop vac?

[@bhall7997]

@@JustCaidsDayFarm shop vac hose goes over fill hole. Looking at chart after 50 hr service it doesn't mater lol , hydro filter and full fluid change are paired every 400 hrs. HST filter at 200 doesn't loose enough to worry about.

[@PineyGroveHomestead]

You've got our address....go ahead and send me that shirt!! 👍

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

You’re gonna have to take that up with your dealer, Man! 😂🤣

[@jamesharless5357]

Another great video Lucas!👍🏻

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thanks, Man!

[@wildbill23c]

When I did the 50 hour service on my BX2680 this past June, I found that the HST filter screen was pretty clean, I'd seen other videos where the screen was pretty plugged up, so I was surprised when I removed mine and it was extremely clean....the problem was, I didn't drain the transaxle first, didn't think about it before I pulled that screen, but once I did I had hydraulic fluid everywhere....ooops. Didn't matter anyhow as I had already planned on changing it and the filter and going with the UDT-2 synthetic fluid. So I did the hydraulic fluid and filter as well as the engine oil and filter, plus I changed the oil in the front axle as well. With the lack of use my tractor gets I'll stick with an annual engine oil/filter change and then doing the hydraulic fluid/filter change every 2-3 years regardless of hours as I don't put that many hours on and the fluids are cheaper than breakdowns and repairs due to fluids breaking down LOL.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Lol. Man, I thought that I was going to have the same problem. This one didn’t go as smoothly as my first try. My screen actually had some metal the first time I cleaned it. I didn’t care for that, but I’ve checked it a couple times since and it has been all good.

[@michaelohara5703]

Great video!! Thank You for running us through the process. Doing these PM’s Ourselves, saves cash to get a fancy hat or t-shirt… LOL!!! Safety Suggestion: maybe throw on disposable gloves. Not good to blow compressed air on the skin…..

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Great suggestion! I noticed it when I was editing the video and thought I probably should have had some gloves on. 😬 Thanks!

[@dalewun]

Thanks for showing your quantity of fluid lost… internet searches have left me scratching my head. Im due for first change in a few more hours.

[@wildbill23c]

Just fill it back up till its at the full mark on the dipstick....every machine is different, what one person loses when changing a filter VS what another person loses is going to be different...there's a reason there's a dipstick back there to check the fluid levels LOL. I lost about 3-1/2 gallons of fluid as I changed it not just the filter at 50 hours. I changed the engine oil/filter, hydraulic fluid/filter, and the oil in the front axle all at 50 hours. Did the UDT-2 fluid which is synthetic so its good for longer service intervals, so probably will change the fluid/filter again around 200 hours if not sooner, I'll just keep an eye on the fluid color. I'll change the engine oil/filter once a year as I don't put many hours on the machine each year so I'll just do the oil/filter annually regardless of hours, and probably the hydraulic fluid every 2-3 years.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

I’ve changed my HST filter several times and it’s always been about like this. Now the screen part can be tricky and you can lose a lot quickly if you aren’t ready. Good luck with your service. Dale!

[@carolynwolfe5023]

what did you use to plug the hole up? what is the diameter of it? I'm trying to get something ahead of time to use. Thanks

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

I actually used a clutch alignment tool I believe. I don’t know the specific size.

[@carolynwolfe5023]

What can I use to clean my screen if I don't have an air compressor? Also, I noticed you did not lube up the new filter before putting it on. Would that be helpful if I did?

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

I would say a shop vac or maybe a can of carburetor cleaner to spray it with would work well too. As far as putting oil on the filter seal, that’s a good idea. I usually do. It helps make it easier to remove the filter the next change…

[@theelectricianguy]

Enjoyed the video as always!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thanks, Buddy!

[@RossOnTheLand]

Nicely done! I thought it was a clutch alignment tool :)

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Yip! Got lucky that it worked. Lol

[@roadglide1142]

I had the dealer do the 1st 50 hour service. I can handle the oil changes that’s easy . I’m not lookin forward to the fuel filters they are in bad spots lol 😂

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Getting the machine up on ramps and Jack stands made it way way easier to do the fuel filter underneath. That is actually the topic of next week’s Tractor Tuesday.

[@ke6bnl]

I have seen people use a vacuum hose on the fill hole to reduce lose of that costly fluid

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

I’ve heard about of that. I need to try it sometime!

[@lcswartz49]

I hope you put oil on all those filter gasket before you stuck on back on the tractor, because if not, they will leak

[@WichhartAcres]

How does maintenance always sneak up on us like this!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Always something!

[@bhall7997]

Shirt, gloves, and hat are a huge distraction 🤣

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

I know! Looks official! 😂