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Read articles →This is a hands-on DIY walkthrough of a specific maintenance job on the Kubota BX23S: draining and replacing HST transmission fluid, swapping the HST filter, and pulling the transmission oil strainer for cleaning. It covers practical details like socket sizes (1-1/16 for the drain plug, 12mm for the strainer tab), tool workarounds when a filter wrench doesn't fit, and the easier back-side removal method for the strainer. Best for owners planning to do this exact service themselves.
Posted by the RoC DIY channel, an owner doing their own tractor maintenance rather than a dealer or reviewer.
A 1-1/16 socket, which is not a common size included in most standard socket sets.
Yes, remove the 12mm bolt and tab, then use pliers to wiggle it back and forth and outward until it pops out. This is easier than removing it from underneath between the wheels.
A mini ratchet with a 12mm socket works better than a larger head ratchet because there is not enough room for a large ratchet.
No, the filter wrench band is too wide and would require removing the plate underneath, so a different type of wrench was used instead.
