Fluids and capacities for the Kubota M96S
| Where | Capacity | What the manual calls for |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel | 175 L (46.2 US gal) | No. 2-D diesel fuelNo. 1-D diesel fuel below -10 °C (14 °F) |
| Coolant | 9.6 L (10.1 US qt); recovery tank 1.1 L (1.2 US qt) | Fresh clean soft water with anti-freezeCab: about 1 L (0.26 US gal) more, for the heater. |
| Engine oil (with filter) | 10.7 L (11.3 US qt) | API CD, CE or CFCJ-4 oil cannot be used on this machine.Above 25 °C (77 °F): SAE 30, SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 (ROPS)0 °C to 25 °C (32 °F to 77 °F): SAE 20, SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 (ROPS)Below 0 °C (32 °F): SAE 10W, SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 (ROPS)Above 25 °C (77 °F): SAE 30, SAE 10W-30 or 15W-40 (cab)-10 °C to 25 °C (14 °F to 77 °F): SAE 20, SAE 10W-30 or 15W-40 (cab)Below -10 °C (14 °F): SAE 10W-30 (cab) |
| Transmission (transmission case, oil also used as hydraulic fluid) | 60 L (63.4 US qt) | Kubota UDT or Super UDT fluid (ROPS)Kubota Super UDT-2 fluid (cab)Regular UDT also permitted (cab)We carry: Kubota Premium UDT |
| Front axle (4WD) | Differential case 7 L (7.4 US qt); front axle gear case 3.5 L (3.7 US qt) | Kubota UDT or Super UDT fluid or SAE 80 - SAE 90 gear oil (ROPS)Kubota Super UDT-2 fluid or SAE 80 - SAE 90 gear oil (cab)We carry: Kubota Premium UDT |
| Grease | — | Multipurpose grease NLGI-2 or NLGI-1 (GC-LB)We carry: Kubota Premium Synthetic Grease |
| Grease points: top link (2), top link bracket (2), lift rod (3), front axle gear case support (4WD) (2), front axle support (2), front wheel hub (bearing grease) (2WD, ROPS) (2), knuckle shaft (2WD, ROPS) (2), steering joint shaft (1), battery terminal (2) | ||
Capacities are approximate. Always fill to the level mark.
From the Kubota operator's manuals for the M96S, 3N640-9971-6 (ROPS), pages 62, 63 and 84, and 3N600-9971-7 (cab), pages 71, 72 and 98.