John Deere 35D Excavator: Replacing Hydraulic Oil & Filters / Coolant Drain & Fill

[@chrisschultz6541]

This is going to be the best maintained mini-ex on the market. Even better than "dealer maintained".

[@mrenfilade7178]

Satisfying series to watch; speed-up editing made sense. Now Mrs O can start her side hustle of septic tank maintenance, repair, and service! 😂

[@imacgst27]

Free tip Friday. If anyone ever has to pour from a bucket like Eric did, put the spout at the top (12 o'clock) and it won't chug like that and it will come out smooth. It feels unnatural to have it like that, but it works. It's a little more challenging to get the initial liquid into the hole if smaller, but once you do it is great and much faster.

[@bluegrallis]

I have seen this printed on the lids of buckets before(with an image) and the guy still cusses cause the oil glugs out 😏

[@imacgst27]

@@bluegrallis I haven't seen the image before. It works better for me, so I figured I would share.

[@arodri313]

This is the technique I use with Costco Almond milk containers. Works like a charm.

[@Grahammon]

Yeah, notice he’s got the spout at about 10 o’clock and once the fluid level got to there it stopped glugging. Bit easier to aim starting at 10 and it didn’t glug too much

[@stephenmalone1673]

Now remember, many of us want to watch you dig the tree stump. Thanks, Eric, great series. And, hello from Florida. Now a constitutional carry state.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Nothing better then doing all the maintenance right after you buy new Equipment to make sure you know it's done Eric O - After Hours

[@DelButch]

Eric that machine will think all its birthdays have come at once , great job

[@pookatim]

Well done. Remember that on occasion, according to Andrew Camarada, things will break for "no reason". Be prepared! 😀

[@MrHugawa]

lol, Andrew is not the most gentle equipment operator

[@pgdaley5038]

😂😂😂

[@nik0la263]

Yep

[@cullenmiller8170]

Nice video. I see the neighbor took care of the problem on the homestead, but the solution required bringing the mini excavator home and testing it out. 😜🤣🤣

[@TheRealEricO]

Don't ask don't tell is the policy where we live. Just lend a hand if needed 👍

[@garymallard4699]

​@@TheRealEricO And HIDE..the Evidence !! 😉

[@splatterize]

@@garymallard4699 It's hog boilin' time.

[@richdatsun8755]

I like the “ factory install wood block” to help hold down the battery!!! 😂. I always enjoy working on projects that the previous owner reinvented factory parts.

[@Paul070]

A very nicely done series' Eric!! I do this with everything mechanical that I buy. My wife thinks I'm crazy but I am the 2 nd owner of a 1958 IH 330 utility tractor that runs like a top. The paint don't look good but mechanically she is perfect. Can't wait for the test dig episode and keep on doing the right thing.

[@marty0715yt]

My 80 year old neighbor has a Case 580 Construction King Backhoe 1960's? Starts with no glow plugs in the dead of winter. Crazy. Idles and runs like it's new. He's got 4 8n Fords that look like hell and run perrrfect.

[@slowride55]

I have a 1958 350 row crop.

[@bombardier3qtrlbpsi]

Nice job 👍. This JD is going to appreciate the new owner!

[@TheRealEricO]

Hope so!

[@markmawson1]

The previous owner may have bought that hydraulic filters and all the other service parts when he bought the machine back in 2012 and stored them until he got to 2000hrs but changed the engine oil and filters more often than the hydraulic filters maybe.

[@chriscrusader5412]

Can't wait to see this machine in action! I'm jealous, now I want one!👍

[@adamtrombino106]

The way JD trained me to do it, was to let the Hydro system sit for several hrs after a drain and fill after moving implements around, to be sure aeration has settled b4 topping off the system.

[@snoops606]

As a Retired Operator You make me Proud about TLC for Equipment Super Job

[@frankvucolo6249]

Nice to know that you have a baseline and know exactly where your maintenance is. Good luck with it, Eric!

[@shadowrayz]

New Toys! Dig up that Stump now! Cheers, Eric from Colorado!

[@michaelthompson7570]

Not sure why I am watching this as in my future no mini excavator is in site,,,,,but watching you wrench on something you are definitely not sure of is entertaining

[@bluethunder1951]

Good job on the fluid change, when I do the hydraulic filter on my skid steer after pulling it I use a clean rag with a strong magnet wrapped up in it before wiping the bottom of reservoir if there’s any metal in the bottom it will get it.

[@tonyshirley5674]

Man after my own heart key to keeping something working is maintaining it! Great Job!

[@evana1900]

Thank you for sharing. Your attention to detail is inspiring. There’s not many people in this world that care as much as you do.

[@pvccannon1966]

im so glad that your showing this. Ive heard of to many ding dongs that by a premade lawn mower or generator take them home and fire them up and theres no oil in them and burn up the engine. ding dongs.

[@treyinok]

We have the john deere hand pump that attaches to their 5 gallon buckets for topping off our farm tractor. Works pretty decent...

[@MRrwmac]

Excellent, I know you were really itching to use it for work!

[@jonminer9891]

Hi, Mr. O. The main takeaway I got from this is that I respect John Deere more than before. I had seen some bad press. I think that the John Deere designs are better than average. I can see why the company suggests that people use John Deer parts. Any company would do that of course, but I see some justification here. I hope, without any justification, that John Deere is not gouging its customers. Thanks for sharing! Stay Healthy!

[@ronlind1757]

What a great toy! Love all these maintenance videos on your new 35d excavator. You've done all maintenance spot on! Enjoy...

[@steverasmussen1905]

Those little Hitachi build machines are very good and that's low hours. With your care she will last you a long time

[@clifficus]

I think that’s one of the coolest toys ever, Mrs O and the kids on a day at the beach, Wow. 😃👍

[@noeygarza64]

Always excited when taking care of a new toy.

[@CharlesElliott-wj6bs]

I'm looking forward for the videos coming to show how much easier it is to remove engines with this new tool

[@robertgreer5229]

This is cool 😎! Hope you show us you operating it. 😊 thanks for taking us along!

[@phprofYT]

Nothing like the smell of hydraulic fluid in the afternoon. I miss my life on the farm.

[@TStockton4]

Great video. Just and FYI. The leftover hydraulic fluid left in the bucket. Get rid of it. Where I work we have critical hydraulics and the manufacture of the hydraulic components warns us on using hydraulic fluid that has been exposed to the elements and stored. They recommend either not filling until you use the entire contents or dispose of any fluid that is remaining in the container. I am not sure the sensitivity of the hydraulic components of a John Deere mini excavator, but might be safe than sorry. Just a Free Friday Tip. 😁✌

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Did the previous owner buy more then one of them filters in 2012 when he bought the machine and just put in new old stock 2012 filters when he serviced it 🤔 possibilities @Eric O - After Hours

[@dougmottert2258]

We want to see you working with it Thanks

[@TheRealEricO]

Coming soon!

[@jameshedrick605]

It's nice to have good neighbors

[@sargefreedom1578]

Maintenance is cheap in the long run. People don't want to spend the big money on fluids and filters but it pays for itself, keeps the machine healthy. I use OEM filters and fluids whenever possible

[@patbed8542]

Éric O is playing with his new toy, all he needs is a big sandbox. 😊😊😊

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Great video as always super entertaining @Eric O - After Hours

[@bluegrallis]

In my dreams I own a mini Excavator under 8,000 pounds, with a cab, AC, heat and a hydraulic thumb. Not for another tool to service, but to put to work around my acreage. 😎

[@randycarpenter2914]

Next is doing some work with it. I can't wait to watch.

[@dhc4011]

I cant wait to see what building projects you have in mind using your new equipment on Eric O After Hours!

[@CARyan08]

You look very cool sitting in that machine. I bet you would look even cooler in one of those big ones they use on gold rush. Looking forward to seeing some vids of you putting the deere to work.

[@Garth2011]

These are the things we do with every used purchase...go through and change all of the filters and fluids, inspect and lube as needed. Original factory filters ! More evidence the seller was full of hot air. I wouldn't bet on no sir, "is there anything you need to know" before using it since the seller has been wrong about much this far. I'd hope the seller was as loose with the sales price as he was with words about the service and maintenance cycles "he had performed".

[@larryallenjr2834]

Mr. O, hope the neighbor took care of the intruder on your property. Now, I know why you purchased the 35D. Great for digging holes for the bodies. 😂😂 Great vids on doing the maintenance. 😊👍

[@likearockcm]

Engine/motor sounds really good even through the internet !

[@CJ-wq5ve]

The way you say, “Contact” at 5:00 made me literally laugh out loud. While I don’t have anything close to this and likely never will, this was a very entertaining video and appreciate all of your content!!

[@jackkreighbaum783]

As 'ole Scotty says, "oil is cheap, engines are expensive". Same for filters.

[@kevinoscarson2941]

Suction filter is always like that, it was set up correctly. The factory glues the oring in, normally its a white glue. Normal service on the suction screen is 4000hrs, if oil sampling is used and Hyd oil is extended drain. 2000hrs on the main hyd filter or 1000hr if Hydraulic hammers are used.

[@daviddownie3431]

Anyone else hear Eric go,”Wee” as he was spinning around in the cab? 😂

[@andrewkennedy9704]

I did for him.

[@allenm00]

Like a good neighbor, stay over there.......

[@davidhart5753]

Good looking dirt !

[@tommussington8330]

I usually pour the oil in through the filter caps in stead of through the fill cap just like you do!

[@MrTonyPiscatelle]

Damn,,, I just knew when you said you were taking it home you meant my home ----then you said taking it to your home ---drats---. Oh well this will be fun to watch. You better record the antics old man !!!!!

[@NOELTM]

I really enjoyed this series. Looking fwd to seeing it action! Looks a neat machine.

[@yowser8780]

If it's not too late, while the machine is clean... take a wire wheel and go over the underside and clean up the rust, apply paint etc. The machine will then be just about as good as new and will pretty much stay that way .

[@wingman8447]

You’re way too excited about this! Lol. You deserve it. Thank you.

[@freecycling6687]

So I wanted to have some coolant on hand for a Deere 3039R, just for topping off if needed. Checked the manual. It says use "Cool-Gard II" or "Cool-Gard II PG". Way below that it says "Avoid Damage! Don't mix ethylene glycol and propylene glycol coolants." Does the manual say what coolant the tractor comes with? Nope, cause that would be useful information. Call the dealer; after they CHECK, answer is "ethylene glycol". (BTW - these videos are very useful for that tractor as well. This are the first videos I've seen where someone actually recorded changing the fuel filters, re-priming the fuel system, etc. start to finish.)

[@jamestobler8473]

New old stock. Good on you 😝

[@JackdeDuCoeur]

I am totally envious

[@kjbunnyboiler]

Afternoon Eric

[@troubleis5271]

loving this mini series!

[@TractorWrangler01]

It appears to be in pretty good condition for the hours. It looks like it may have sat for a while, too. If that's alge in the fuel, you'll need to treat that before it becomes an issue.

[@inspector8572]

Refrain from calling the guy a liar right off, your proof is only proof that he purchased the filters in the year he purchased the machine as I did when I purchased my LT3800 and it was years before I reached my first service interval. The both the filters looks clean so why doubt that he did what he said? Be better than that is all I’m saying, God Bless and have a great day.

[@FishFind3000]

16:20 it’s just new old stock! Maybe he got all the filters when he bought the machine and sat on them till service….😊

[@peterhodgkins6985]

That's a good running lil beast! I suspect the filter WAS changed... New-Old Stock. If he bought it new, he may have bought the service kit at the time he bought the machine. Your NEW filter is 2 years old... ;)

[@Graveltrucking]

I can only imagine Deere John branded hydraulic oil ain't cheap, our industrial parts store sells a rebranded Chevron AW46 I forget the cost per pail. The most important hydraulic filter is the pilot filter it can cause you a whole lot of ass aches. Its the only filter in the hydraulic system that is pressurized hence its in a bomb proof canister. Hydraulic oil contamination usually comes from attachments like rock hammers or brush mowers.

[@brianmeek5236]

Be sure to put any extra JD hydraulic fluid in a vault for safe keeping

[@kpdvw]

Eric! love the After hours videos....!

[@alk7142]

If you put a switch on that back up alarm your neighbors will appreciate it. After you get some practice in it you can try the egg challenge.

[@glenharper3136]

Thanks for sharing Eric.

[@coreymerritt7742]

Well well i guess you can never trust a used John Deere salesman lol 😆

[@MrBacchus-cz4kk]

Eric dont forget the final drive gear oil.

[@CCscott]

Such a smooth operator…..I forgot the rest of the lyrics

[@chipthedipyaknow]

Check the air in the spare. Most people forget .

[@dB_944]

Cool. Water flows sideways!!❤😂😊

[@doggberry]

where did you get this Pilot filter, cant seem to find a link for to purchase one

[@dendkmac]

sweet maintenance video

[@ranger178]

now we need some holes in the ground put in a koi pond or a secret underground bunker or something LOL

[@lrdisco2005]

Many years ago in Egypt I was told they had no word or expression for maintenance, just broken or repaired. That was a local that told me, so who knows for sure.

[@bergan1227]

Check the bucket pin it might need some shims

[@garycooper4524]

Can only guess that your mini might have grease fittings on main cab bearing. Recommend that you spin cab and grease that bearing in many locations. Lots of grease on that bearing is good. Some users don’t realize to spin and grease in different locations to fully lubricate that bearing. Good luck with your excavator..

[@andrewstratton806]

He did that in a previous video

[@georgehofgren6123]

Over greasing the slew ring is the most common cause of slew ring failure... it blows out the seal. Use the maintenance guide for slew ring and pinion (they're different) grease intervals and amounts ~

[@kennethbode2017]

does it have a swing drive gear box? iF so you should change the oil on it.

[@bonedancer3973]

My manual says change hydraulic oil every 6,000 hours of operation. I have a 2013 35D with 2900hrs on it. Should I change it anyways? Also, what's the benefits if any?

[@NotmeGK123]

Little advice running trackhoe slow and steady equals fast

[@kenwiggins2699]

Dude you are a stickler for measuring like me. I'm guilty because of being a machinist for 30 years.😂

[@CJ-Foygelo]

Man, that machine is purring like a Deere is suppose to. I’ll be over next Saturday to borrow it for a few days. Don’t worry I’ll return it with a full fuel tank.

[@jasonp9284]

Did Eric get a new Tundra? I thought his was black and I noticed in another video when he was going to the junkyard a white hood.

[@TheFiddlerforlife]

Over worked means eric o will be back with another video😅 Nice unit Lets see this machine rip that stump Once and only once..... Cheers

[@vaughndibble4598]

To bad you didnt pull oil samples and send them out to a lab. Being you didnt know the history of the machine and have a video of the results. Good service video

[@davidk7324]

"That would have been an experience we don't need." Whew, you can say that again! You speak as if you've had an unfortunate encounter with a hydraulic system before. "Shoot 'em if necessary." LOL

[@CheezyDee]

If you want to talk about expensive hydraulic fluid, Skydrol LD4 which is for commercial aircraft is around $9700 for a 55 gallon drum.

[@anthonybullis6941]

just wondering why you didnt do a flush before refilling with nice new coolant

[@snoops606]

When factory sets the rods they are set for OEM fiters

[@CajunNM]

I would imagine that rod was intended to be attached to the cap rod through the hole with a nut on each side. This would seem the logical setup.

[@eric_seguin]

COOL TOOL .

[@additudeobx]

When you change the coolant, should you blow air pressure into the radiator at the cap to try and evacuate as much of the standing coolant as possible?

[@douglasburford8452]

Eric, do you not have an 'Air Lift' yet?

[@billbergquist4722]

May want to check the pattern changer lever to make sure it moves freely.

[@richardrhodes-gc2ko]

Waiting with baited breath for the" Put To Use "Phase.:)