TommyJLG
Active Member
Hi guys, I recently purchased a 2005 JLG 400S with F 3M 2011 Deutz (ser #1037316) and in the process of changing fluids and filters. I could not find anywhere instructions on changing engine oil and figured it would be easy but am having issues. The drain plug is on the side of the pan on the "in" side with only a small space to access and the oil drains over the thick mounting plate causing it to spread and drain all over the place. I left the plug out for about 20 minutes and checked the dipstick which showed empty. I replaced 5 quarts with Schaeffer's 5 - 40 synthetic and dipstick showed full. It ran for a few minutes and checked the dipstick again. The oil was black so I must have not drained all the oil. A few questions please:
* Okay to run full synthetic? Or now what appears to be a mixture of 5+ quarts new and 1+ quart of who knows what?
* Info on web says 6.3 quarts of oil, correct?
* Is there an easier way to drain the engine?
* There are 2 fill caps on the engine. 1 on top and 1 on the rear "in" side. Is there another reservoir to drain and fill?
* Should I drain and start over since the new oil seems to be mixed with old oil? I have no idea the type of old oil in the engine.
* The dipstick I have only has 1 set of hash marks. The dipstick in the operation and parts manuals show 2 sets of hash marks (1 set for cold and 1 set for hot). Do I have the wrong dipstick?
Any and all help greatly appreciated!! Thank you!!
* Okay to run full synthetic? Or now what appears to be a mixture of 5+ quarts new and 1+ quart of who knows what?
* Info on web says 6.3 quarts of oil, correct?
* Is there an easier way to drain the engine?
* There are 2 fill caps on the engine. 1 on top and 1 on the rear "in" side. Is there another reservoir to drain and fill?
* Should I drain and start over since the new oil seems to be mixed with old oil? I have no idea the type of old oil in the engine.
* The dipstick I have only has 1 set of hash marks. The dipstick in the operation and parts manuals show 2 sets of hash marks (1 set for cold and 1 set for hot). Do I have the wrong dipstick?
Any and all help greatly appreciated!! Thank you!!