IARN — A Case IH officials says using the right oil and filters will help farmers save time and money.
Troy Schaar, regional parts and service manager with Case IH, talks about what producers should look for in a high-quality oil to protect their machinery.
“Your oil really needs to keep up with the new technologies. The best oils are those that can handle the high temperatures and pressures and give you the performance that is demanded in our modern agricultural equipment. That means finding an oil that has demonstrated resistance to thermal breakdown, especially under high temperatures and pressures. And if you live in an area that has harsh winters, you need excellent cold weather starting as well. To get a little technical, I’ll just say you need an oil that offers strong protection against oxidation and has good aeration control. This agricultural equipment today is constantly running in these heavy duty conditions for extended service intervals, so look for an oil that’s been tested in lab conditions and under load in extreme field testing and shown good results.”
Schaar says there are certain things growers should know in order to choose the right oil for their equipment.
“Anyone can go and find a range of this or that tool at the hardware store, right, but the well-made tools are the ones that have hardy components. And so, when you’re looking at a high-quality filter, you really want to take special note of the design, the spring, the media inside, the seal, the baffle. Look for canisters that are smooth around the ends and corners, not sharp. And the reason for that is when you have those sharp edges and wrench flats and so on, that’s where the pressure builds up, and that’s where these things can crack. Look for filters that have heavy-gauge wire used in their springs. This offers more stability, prevents rocking. A filter that has a highly designed, synthetic, high-capacity media offers a much better performance.”
Visit Case IH’s website to learn more.
Story courtesy of the Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network.
Pictured: Case IH Puma series tractor (Photo courtesy of Case IH)
