Easy Oil Change Conversion John Deere

[ericisrael]

Just a little help for someone changing there oil and adding the extension lines. You can put aluminum foil over the frame right under drain plug before you remove it bend the edges to make a drain into your pain. the throw foil away when done no mess

[davidarmstrong]

Just finished installing the oil conversion kit. All went very smoothly and glad I made the change. One point I discovered is that if you don't have a alligator wrench a great substitute is a 13 mm 12 point socket instead. I found it fit perfectly and removed the bolt easily. Note: a 13 mm 6 point socket will not work - only the 13 mm 12 point.

[dannyifly]

Thanks Doc! Buying the parts now. Who thinks this quickchange system is a good thing? John Deere Corporate has to be the only ones.

[JAEUFM]

Just a tiny thing that you might consider, a couple small blocks on the opposite side of the drain you can pull the mower onto, the incline help drain a bit more of the oil out. Used a slope that led into a car port when I changed the oil on my rider.

[dddddd]

I'm not sure about using the locktite and if I did I would use it sparingly applying it with the small brush so it's just on the pipe threads to prevent it getting mixed in with the oil...Thanks for the helpful video. It's nice to see how it's done before hand.

[moreyag]

Thanks Doc! Spot on. Only weird thing was the hex heads to remove the side skirts were 8mm and not 5/16 on my S120.

[starpartyguy]

The Courage V twin engine on my cub cadet LTX-1046 had the same oil change problem. I replaced it by using a 3/8 inch ball valve connected to the engine block with a 4 inch threaded nipple from Lowes. I added a threaded plug to the ball valve to keep it from leaking if the valve were to be knocked open. Then I took a 2 inch nipple and forced it into 6 inches of 5/8 inch clear tubing. I keep it in the accessory box. When I want to change oil, I put the tube assembly into the ball valve opening and open the valve. Done. Looks like that would be better than that gadget you are using. BTW, I'm on this page because I am thinking of moving to the Deere because this deck doesn't mulch well with a plug. And I need a mulch plug to keep from throwing grass on my red mulch covered flower beds.

[mikejoyce]

A section of cardboard (or heavy paper) that is creased into a V can be used to keep the oil off the frame.


A plastic bag on the floor that has kitty litter on it makes for easy cleanup.

[karguy]

You need an allen socket to install the oil filter mount at 6:20 to avoid deforming the threads.

[thephotographicauditor]

8pt sockets will get that drain plug out on the (R) side. Pampers/Huggies work better than paper towels for oil absorption.

[truthof]

Nice video, thank you. As far as that right side square plug, bend a piece of cardboard to make a valley under that square plug directing the oil out to you bucket before removing the square plug. Will keep it 90% clean.

[rickmyerscough]

Excellent... I was thinking the same thing and the alligator socket was the missing item for me... open end wrench will fit the oil drain but there is not enough room to move it in the tight area. I like the idea of aluminum foil to help guide the oil out as Eric said too. All good Ideas... Thanks Doc.

[jonmernick]

I have used that gator wrench for years, very handy on odd stuff.

[kkb]

Good video... I will do the same on my E120... one suggestion: why not siphon the bulk of the oil through the dip stick ?

[michaeleaton]

I appreciate you taking the time and doing the video. I just bought an e120 and was going to do the same to mine. I just can't think of old oil being in the engine when changing my oil and filter. I was planning on extracting the oil from the crankcase via the dipstick holder prior to installing the kit instead of the route you took. Then I thought well why don't I take the advantage of a larger filter and extra oil capacity to help keep the engine running cooler. So then out of the blue a bell went off in my head and I thought of not buying the kit keeping what I've got now and just once a year extract all the oil out of the engine and just add extra oil to get it to where it should be with the 30-second oil filter. Once a year oil change I can handle the $40 filter price.

[slappy]

What happened to the part numbers? I can't find them anywhere. Not in the description. Not on your website. Did John Deere pay you to take it off? LOL

[xxhotelcrazyxx]

A standard open end wrench will fit the square plug.

[joeholtzclaw]

You come up with some good ideas Doc. Keep up the good work

[medicmark]

Hi Doc chance you have the link for the parts I need to change my e130 over to a normal oil change? Love your videos ❤

[lancelenoir]

One of the things I enjoyed the most when I moved up to a X570 two years ago. All of that came standard. My only complaint is the location of the fuel filter still hard to change.