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Read articles →This is a full hands-on oil change on an L3901, done with the loader removed for easier access, showing both drain plugs, the copper seal reuse, filter pre-soak and install, and refilling to the correct dipstick level (about 6+ quarts of the 7.1-quart capacity). It covers tools needed, Kubota's 50/200-hour intervals, and practical tips like tracking service dates on the filter. Good for owners wanting a real, step-by-step walkthrough rather than a quick overview.
Posted by Piney Grove Homestead, an owner sharing hands-on maintenance from his own tractor on his homestead.
Two drain plugs, one on each side, because the oil pan is split in half so the front drive shaft can pass through the center.
It takes 7.1 quarts total, though the video adds about six to six and a half quarts, checks the dipstick, then tops off as needed.
Kubota recommends changing at the 50-hour mark, then every 200 hours after; the presenter prefers changing around 100 hours or once a year.
No, the copper seal is reusable for the life of the tractor as long as it is not damaged, though a new one can be bought if preferred.
