Cub Cadet Transmission Filter
Model GT2550
Instuction manual says to change the transmission filter after the first 10 hours of use, but that you can replace the fluid that was drained out as long as it was kept free from contaminants. 1) Why is it necessary to replace this filter after the first 10 hours? 2) Doesn't it seem self-defeating to put the "used" oil back in the transmission case? Thanks. |
Cub Cadet Transmission Filter
Joe wrote:
On Oct 30, 12:33 pm, (Murriel) wrote: Model GT2550 Instuction manual says to change the transmission filter after the first 10 hours of use, but that you can replace the fluid that was drained out as long as it was kept free from contaminants. 1) Why is it necessary to replace this filter after the first 10 hours? 2) Doesn't it seem self-defeating to put the "used" oil back in the transmission case? Thanks. Any machining operation leaves metal bits hiding from the most determined cleaning operation. From experience, the manufacturer knows that the filter will collect (hopefully) all the nasties that normal operation will break loose. Therefore, replacing the filter is cheap insurance. Since the oil has already been filtered, there is no reason to think it is contaminated. So why not reuse it? Seems sensible to me. General idea I agree... I'd say sounds more like the manufacturer has decided to shave their costs by passing on the final cleaning operation to the consumer, however. Other manufacturers don't seem to have the problem to that degree. -- |
Cub Cadet Transmission Filter
On Oct 30, 12:33*pm, (Murriel) wrote:
Model GT2550 Instuction manual says to change the transmission filter after the first 10 hours of use, but that you can replace the fluid that was drained out as long as it was kept free from contaminants. 1) Why is it necessary to replace this filter after the first 10 hours? 2) Doesn't it seem self-defeating to put the "used" oil back in the transmission case? *Thanks. Any machining operation leaves metal bits hiding from the most determined cleaning operation. From experience, the manufacturer knows that the filter will collect (hopefully) all the nasties that normal operation will break loose. Therefore, replacing the filter is cheap insurance. Since the oil has already been filtered, there is no reason to think it is contaminated. So why not reuse it? Seems sensible to me. Joe |
Cub Cadet Transmission Filter
Murriel wrote: Model GT2550 Instuction manual says to change the transmission filter after the first 10 hours of use, but that you can replace the fluid that was drained out as long as it was kept free from contaminants. 1) Why is it necessary to replace this filter after the first 10 hours? More crud will be generated / loosened and hence filtered during the break-in period. 2) Doesn't it seem self-defeating to put the "used" oil back in the transmission case? Thanks. No, since the filter has filtered it, however it seems more hassle to make sure the drain pan and surrounding area is clean when draining, then wrestle with trying to funnel the oil back in, than to open a few dollars worth of new oil to pour in. |
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