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Read articles →This is part two of an owner's own 200-hour BX23S service, focused specifically on the engine oil and filter and air filter change, not the whole service. It's a real hands-on walkthrough: draining oil, swapping the OEM filter with O-ring prep, torque-by-hand cautions on the drain plug, and comparing old versus new air filter condition, plus a rough $150 total parts cost. Best for owners doing their own DIY maintenance who want step-by-step technique rather than a spec overview.
Posted by the BARR8323 channel, an owner documenting DIY maintenance on his own BX23S across a multi-part service series.
Clean the filter area first, put oil on the new filter's O-ring, then screw it in hand tight only, no filter wrench, until it feels snug.
Start the drain plug by hand and screw it in as far as possible before using a wrench, so you know how much you are turning it.
The total parts cost, picked up from the Kubota dealer, was about $150, similar to dealer pricing according to the owner.
A clean filter gives better air flow and combustion, which saves diesel fuel, so it should be changed or cleaned based on how dirty the work is.
