2082 Trans oil change dilemma

[SDBOB]

I have 2082 running with the command engine. I asked my 3rd generation CC dealer who I'm good friends with,about changing trans oil. He and his son both said 'DONT' just the filter. They said something about disturbing the fine fragments possibly metal in trans in the corners, circulation of these fragments when new oil is added. He said jack front of tractor up to change
filter. Soooo I'm leaning toward their 'experiences'. They told me about trans being ruined.

[Grandpa53]

I don't know what that dealer is smokin' but stop and think about it. The filter is between the rear end/reservoir so if metal is moved around or loosened when draining and refilling the filter will catch it. Does the service manual recommend changing it?

[Billy-O]

http://ccmanuals.info/pdf/1882-2082%...s%20Manual.pdf

Page 31... I see nothing about changing oil. Just change filter at certain intervals and checking oil levels.

If this were mine, I'd probably change the oil/filter if I don't know the history of the machine well (as if I just acquired it) and if machine had condensation contamination and if it sat a long time without use. I would also consider maybe changing the oil/filter if I needed to service the hydro and rearend such as bad bearing or seal that requires a good amount of disassembly. Then again, I might just change the oil anyway just for the hell of it to be comfortable and not really concern myself about disturbing the sediments in the nook and crannies. If I did that, the rear cover comes off and I wipe my rearend as best I can

[Sergeant]

Originally Posted by SDBOB

I have 2082 running with the command engine. I asked my 3rd generation CC dealer who I'm good friends with,about changing trans oil. He and his son both said 'DONT' just the filter. They said something about disturbing the fine fragments possibly metal in trans in the corners, circulation of these fragments when new oil is added. He said jack front of tractor up to change
filter. Soooo I'm leaning toward their 'experiences'. They told me about trans being ruined.

You can change your transmission fluid and not worry about a thing.

Cub In the 1990s started going to just changing the filter, as they thought most people don't change the transmission fluid. But there is nothing you need to worry about. By changing the fluid.

I don't use my 2182 all that much, so I change the fluid about every 4 years. If using it on a normal basis, you can change it about every 2 years. I just don't use the drain plug to drain it; I use a transfer pump to drain it, then change the filter and use the transfer pump to refill with new fluid. I use this fluid, https://www.amsoil.com/p/amsoil-prem...ro/?zo=5180394 In My 2182 transmission, which my now former Cub Cadet dealer recommends. (He dropped selling Cub Cadet in 2023 as MTD/Stanley cut the dealers share on a new machine by half.).

Your dealer just got so used to just changing the filter for the last 30-plus years that he probably believes that it hurts the transmission to do a fluid change. Sundstrand, the makers of your transmission pump, recommended changing the fluid every 2 years.

[SDBOB]

Thanks guys. I guess from talking to x CC retired service rep today there is a slight reason not to change trans oil. He said do it use Fleetguard HF 6096 filter though. Also reenforcement on rear end is a good idea especially with pto and lift. Just be real careful removing lower bolts as they can break!

[Oak]

That Fleetguard does cross over to a Wix 51410 which is the correct Wix filter so he is correct there.

If you have rear pto and or a rear cat 0 lift it is a PIA to remove the rear cover because they will need to be removed.
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The only bolts you need to be careful with are any that go in to the aluminum rear. The hitch plate does not but the rear cover ones do. Removal is easy but you should use a torque wrench set to 30ft/lbs on any bolt going in to aluminum when you reassemble.

If your rear has Hytran oil in it, it will probably have a bunch of moisture globules that won't drain out and the rear cover will need to be removed if you want them out of there. I use TSC oil that is Hytran spec and doesn't have the additive to glob up the moisture for this reason.

[SDBOB]

Thank you for info. He said be xxxxxxtra careful with bolts installing rear end reenforcement. I bought from advertiser here. If you break one it's a 'project' to fix he said.

[Sergeant]

You can use the drain plug in the front and not even worry about taking the cover off. Just because the old IH Cubs were done that way doesn't mean you have to service the MTD Cubs the same way. Especially since you have a rear PTO, why not do it the easier way?

[SDBOB]

I thought of just changing filter. Service rep ,he would recommend removing cover and clean the all the goop,from condescention in the bottom of case. Wiping out everything. Tractor has been used,original engine was broken. Soooo! I want it clean.

[Oak]

That's a lot of extra work but worth it if you're going to keep it. Here's what my axle tubes looked like from trapping water in them on my 882.
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Sam's drain back holes are the fix for that issue.
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Keep us posted with lots of pics along the way. Good luck!