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Read articles →This is a straightforward, hands-on walkthrough of doing your own oil change on a John Deere 4310, not a dealer pitch or spec overview. It covers removing the side panel, draining the pan, swapping the filter, tool choices (17mm socket, filter wrenches, stepped funnel), oil type/quantity (Shell Rotella 15W40, about 4-5 quarts), and practical tips like relieving back pressure and filling to mid-dipstick. Best for owners planning DIY maintenance.
Posted by Darren Mas, an owner sharing his own DIY maintenance routine and preferences rather than a dealer or shop.
Remove the side panel, relieve back pressure by pulling the dipstick, drain the pan, swap the filter, then fill with about 4 to 5 quarts of Shell Rotella 15W40 to the middle of the dipstick.
A 17 millimeter socket and ratchet, oil filter wrenches (standard, band type, or tear-up type if space is tight), a stepped funnel, a John Deere filter, and new oil.
About 15 minutes and roughly 40 to 50 dollars in oil and a filter, according to the video.
About four to five quarts, with the filter itself holding less than a quarter of a quart.
