[AT] New Case/IH 5088

[Brian]

My son and I started farming about 20 years ago. Our first 2 tractors 
were a IH 1086 and a IH 1586. Somewhat similar to a IH 5088. Not sure 
what oil they started with but over the years we added Conoco, COOP 
brand,   several buckets  from local farm store, and couple buckets of 
Hytran and currently use Sinclair Universal Transmission Oil (UTF). The 
1086 still gets used several times a week and 1586 still is ready for 
chores.  No problems yet. We have newer CaseIH tractors and they get 
Sinclair UTF oil. Well that's our experience for whatever it's worth.

Brian CO




On 2022-07-21 19:56, Cecil Bearden wrote:
> If I have asked this here earlier, my apologies.  Sometimes the thread
> gets hijacked into other areas and the original question is lost.  
> Right now this 104+ heat wave is kicking my butt, and I only have
> enough time to read emails, feed the cattle, check cattle for summer
> pneumonia,  find a source for hay, and figure out how to stay cool.
> 
> 
> I recently picked up a IH 5088 2wd from a neighbor. Tractor was
> setting for several years until he got motivated to sell. In the last
> couple of months he changed the transmission oil and filters replacing
> the oil with Tractor Supply Transdraulic fluid. I have read several
> postings in the Red Tractor forums regarding oil for IH tractors and
> everyone says to use only Hytran in IH tractors. This tractor takes 43
> gallons and manual recommends adding another 5 if working on slopes,
> or after changing the suction filter as there is a spot that might
> suck air.. The Case/IH dealer has Hytran for $115/5gal bucket. That
> works out to $1150 for an oil change. I don't expect to use this
> tractor under a full load at all and I don't believe I will be
> shifting up and down to use the Torque Amplifier much. It will be used
> on a 15ft Bat Wing mower and a 1500 gallon sprayer. I have used Mystic
> oils exclusively for 50 years, until Mystic's latest price increase. I
> have laid in a supply of Rotella T4 until things calm down with Diesel
> oils. I am sure there is a slight price break if i get the Hytran in a
> 55 gal drum, but having to take out a short term loan to change oil in
> a tractor is ridiculous. I would appreciate any help here if there is
> a less pricey equivalent.
> 
> Cecil
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