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Read articles →A real-world DIY oil change on a used 2017 Kubota L3301 with 119 hours, done by the owner who suspects the previous owner skipped a proper break-in filter swap. It covers draining both dual drain plugs, choosing full synthetic over Kubota's 1540 oil, filling the 7.1-quart capacity, checking the dipstick, and cleaning up a spilled-oil mess. Best for owners planning their own first oil change on this model.
Posted by an owner-operator working on his own newly purchased tractor, sharing an unpolished hands-on attempt rather than a polished how-to.
It has two oil drain plugs, one on each side of the tractor, and both need to be removed to fully drain the oil.
About 7.1 quarts from empty, though the owner notes roughly seven quarts is usually enough since the engine is rarely completely empty.
Yes, the owner chose a fully synthetic oil instead of Kubota's 1540 oil because the 1540 is not synthetic.
The dipstick is on the left side of the tractor, used to check the oil level after refilling.
