How to Complete a Tractor Oil Change

If you’ve never changed the oil in your tractor before, you may feel a bit intimidated by the task. However, while it may seem like a big job at first, you’ll find that changing your tractor’s oil is actually a pretty easy feat, and can be done in as little as thirty minutes! To learn how to quickly and safely change your tractor’s engine oil, all you need to do is read through our helpful instructions below!

Prep Your Workspace

It doesn’t take much to prep a tractor for an oil change. Throw down a tarp, grab a few pans or containers, put on your gloves, and you’re good to go! However, before you can remove your drain plug and the filter, you’ll need to have some important equipment on hand. If you don’t already have fresh oil, a new filter, a socket wrench, and a few rubber gaskets or crush washers on you, you’ll need to hurry over to the store to buy them. 

Changing the Oil

Using your tractor’s user manual, locate your drain plug and carefully place a container underneath it. With your wrench, remove the drain plug and any gaskets to allow the old oil to drain out of your tractor. Be sure to pay close attention to the number of gaskets and where they’re located as you work, as each one will need to be replaced in the exact order it was removed. As your oil drains into the pan below, you’ll want to again use your wrench to begin removing your old filter. Before you get started, be sure to place another pan below your work area to catch any unexpected drips or spills. 

Check for Leaks 

Once your old filter is removed, take a moment to lube up any replacement washers or gaskets with fresh oil. If you have a large filter, you may also want to prep it with fresh oil before inserting it into your tractor. Once this is done, go ahead and replace your drain plug—and its various gaskets—once the old oil has finished draining. You’re now free to pour your new oil into your engine reservoir, just be sure to check your dipstick regularly as you pour to be sure you aren’t overfilling your machinery. Once you’re finished, go ahead and run your tractor for about 30 seconds, then check the dipstick once again. If you notice the oil levels fell noticeably while the tractor was running, it’s a sign that your oil is leaking, and you'll need to go back and double-check all your bolts and gaskets. 

Having trouble finding some of the parts required to complete your tractor’s oil change? Then you’ll want to visit us here at New South Tractor. Our location in Newton, North Carolina offers a huge inventory of helpful tractors parts, tools, and accessories, and we proudly serve the nearby city of Asheville, North Carolina.