Milky Oil On Trans Dipstick

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    • June 14, 2016 at 10:38 pm #46182
      Piper184
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        Milky appearance usually indicates water in the oil. For tractors parked outside water usually gets into the transmission because the shift lever boot has cracked. It could also be a bad gasket or just condensation. In any case the fluid should be changed and if you can get a look at the insides, especially near the bottom to see if there has been any rust damage.

        Does your transmission share fluid with the hydraulic system? If so, that is another source of contaminants.

        Do you know for sure that the current oil is the proper product for your application? If not, that is another good reason to change it out.

      • June 15, 2016 at 8:28 am #46183
        Randy Cimprich
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          Thanks for the reply. My shifter boot is cracked and my tractor does sit outside. I will change the tranny fluid and install two boots, one for gear shifter and one for 4X4 selection.
          Thank you
          Rcimp

        • June 15, 2016 at 5:22 pm #46184
          DavidPrivett
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            you might want to consider to jack up the tractor some to make where the drain plug is the lowest point and let it drain overnight

          • June 15, 2016 at 6:35 pm #46185
            Randy Cimprich
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              LOL, I still have to find the drain plug. I am new to this tractor business.

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