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Read articles →Part 3 of a BX23S maintenance series, this one walks through an engine oil change step by step: drain plug location (14mm), filter part number (HH1J032430), oil choice (Shell Rotella 15W-40), capacity (3.3 quarts), and the tip of using ramps plus jack stands for easier access. The creator also shares his annual-rather-than-hours-based change interval reasoning. Best for first-time BX owners wanting a straightforward procedural guide.
An owner-operator hobby homesteader sharing hands-on maintenance from their own property, though the filters used were provided by a local dealership, which is disclosed upfront.
A 14 millimeter wrench or socket is needed for the drain plug, located right behind the front axle on the bottom of the oil pan.
It holds 3.3 quarts of oil, so a gallon jug gives you plenty, filling to just a touch over three quarts then topping to the second dipstick dot.
The genuine Kubota oil filter part number is HH1J032430, available through a Kubota dealer.
You can run it up to 200 hours, but the creator prefers not to go more than a year between oil changes.
