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Read articles →A hands-on walkthrough of the complete 50-hour break-in service on an LS MT573, filmed in the owner's shop. Covers engine oil and filter change, both hydraulic filters (with a candid heads-up about the factory-installed filter being dangerously overtightened), front differential check, final drives, belt tension, coolant level, hose clamps, and radiator cleaning. Real fluid quantities are mentioned. Best for MT573 owners about to hit that first service interval.
An owner-operator channel focused on DIY maintenance on equipment they actually own and use, so expect practical, experience-based commentary rather than a sales pitch.
The video uses a 15-40 conventional oil with detergents for Texas weather, following the manual, with a possible switch to synthetic blend at 300 hours.
The factory-installed filter was overtightened and the gasket was never oiled, requiring a chain clamp wrench and bracing with feet to remove it.
The front differential requires 80-weight API GL-4 oil, filled up to the level of the check plug.
About four gallons of hydraulic fluid were lost while changing both hydraulic filters during the service.
