1985 Ford 1910 Tractor Oil Change | Maintenance
Changing the Oil on Our 1985 Ford 1910 Four-Wheel Drive Tractor
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Taking care of equipment is part of owning property up north, and keeping our older tractor maintained is no exception! In this video, Herb takes you along as he changes the oil on our 1985 Ford 1910 four-wheel drive tractor.
Regular maintenance helps us keep our equipment in good working condition so it's ready when we need it. Today, we're walking through the oil change, from draining the old oil to checking the level after starting the tractor.
Whether you own an older tractor yourself or simply enjoy seeing the equipment and projects that come with owning property, come along and see how we get this job done!
Watch the Tractor Oil Change
Watch the full video below to see Herb change the oil and filter on our 1985 Ford 1910 4WD tractor.
Draining the Old Engine Oil
The first step is to remove the oil drain plug and allow the old engine oil to drain into a bucket.
We placed a five-gallon bucket underneath the tractor to catch the used oil. Once Herb removed the drain plug, the oil began flowing out.
As you can see in the video, the oil was pretty black, so it was definitely time for a change!
After allowing the oil to drain for several minutes, Herb replaced the drain plug and made sure it was tight before moving on to the next step.
Removing and Replacing the Oil Filter
With the old oil drained, it was time to remove the oil filter.
Herb took off the old filter and allowed the remaining oil to drain into the bucket. He then cleaned the surface where the filter attaches to the tractor and gave it a little more time to drain.
For the replacement, he used a Baldwin B295 oil filter.
Herb prefers to use good-quality filters for our vehicles and equipment. He also likes to put a little fresh oil into the new filter before installing it. He applies some oil to the filter's rubber gasket, too, before screwing the filter into place.
Once the new filter was installed, he tightened it by hand and wiped away the excess oil.
Looking for an Oil Filter?
If you're shopping for a replacement oil filter for your own tractor or equipment, you can check out this oil filter link.
Please verify the filter part number and compatibility with your specific tractor before purchasing. The filter used in our video was a Baldwin B295, and the correct filter can vary by equipment model and engine.
It's a straightforward part of the job, but taking the time to prepare the new filter and clean the mounting surface helps make the process go smoothly.
Always check your tractor's service manual for the correct filter, installation procedure, and maintenance specifications.
Adding Fresh Engine Oil
With the drain plug and new filter in place, the next step was to add fresh engine oil.
Herb uses Mobil 1 oil for his oil changes on our vehicles and tractors, so that's what he used for this job.
According to Herb, this tractor takes approximately 6.9 quarts of engine oil when changing the oil filter, so he added the oil and prepared to check the level.
Rather than simply assuming the correct amount had gone in, he checked the dipstick to see where the oil level stood.
Checking the dipstick is an important part of finishing an oil change. It helps confirm that the engine has the appropriate amount of oil before the tractor is put back into service.
Checking the Oil Level
After adding the oil, Herb checked the dipstick to make sure the level looked good.
He wiped the dipstick clean, checked it again, and then started the tractor so he could perform another check.
After starting the engine, he checked the oil level once more to make sure everything looked right.
With the final check complete, the oil change was finished!
Always follow the manufacturer's instructions for checking the oil after an oil change, including any required waiting period after shutting off the engine. The correct oil capacity and specifications should also be verified in the tractor's service manual.
Keeping Our Older Tractor Maintained
Our 1985 Ford 1910 four-wheel drive tractor is part of the equipment we use at our northern Michigan property. Keeping up with routine maintenance is one of those behind-the-scenes jobs that helps us take care of what we own.
An oil change might not be the most exciting property project, but it's an important one. We'd rather spend a little time maintaining our equipment than neglect the routine jobs that help keep it running.
And that's another project checked off our list!
Do You Maintain Your Own Equipment?
We'd love to hear from you!
Do you work on your own tractor, lawn equipment, or other machinery, or do you prefer to have a mechanic handle the maintenance?
Leave us a comment and tell us about the equipment you use around your property.
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Thanks for spending a little time with us, and we'll see you in the next project!
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