1952 cub

[Jim Becker]

Yeah, what Mike said. Unless you are doing an oil change for winter use, don't go any less than 30 for the "second number" on a multi-weight oil. On the antifreeze, don't buy premixed then cut it 50/50. The recommendation to use 50/50 assumes you start with concentrate. It is also a good idea to use distilled water with the antifreeze. Be sure to premix it in a bucket before pouring it into the tractor. It will not mix easily in the engine without a water pump!

[Eugene]

Can I still find those # oils around.

Auto parts or farm and ranch stores will have the necessary lubricants. If you are looking for non-detergent engine oil, either read the label on the container or ask the counter person.

I purchase in bulk, case lots of engine oil and 2 1/2 gallon jugs of other lubricants. If you only have one tractor, bulk purchase may sound like over kill. Oil and lubricants will not deteriorate on the shelf and you will have some to top off as needed.

I think the old use whatever engine oil you use in your car/truck in the engine may need to be changed. My trucks now use 5 W 20, what do you think.

Agree with Mike on this issue. Wife's newish vehicle uses 5W30 engine oil. Thinking the "5" in 5 W 20 is going to be to light for older engines.

[Stanton]

Welcome to the forum!

If your Cub is going to sit outside or in freezing temps this winter, get an anti-freeze tester if you don't have one already. Fill the radiator with the new 50/50 mixture and run it for a while until the engine is good and warm to allow the thermosiphon process to get the anti-freeze into the engine block as well. If you fill it too full, don't worry, the overflow tube will discharge any extra until your particular Cub finds its own coolant level. When cool, the radiator coolant level should be close enough to the top you can see it, but it may not totally cover everything inside.

Use your gauge to test the radiator coolant to ensure it will protect well below the range of temps your area experiences.