What model tractor is it?

 

Ford 2110 lcg 2.6L 3-cyl gasoline

 

7 quarts is correct and this link will help you a bit

Ford 2110 LCG technical specs, dimensions, horsepower, fuel economy and equipments gasoline

Ford 2110 LCG technical specs, prices, sizes, fuel economy, gas mileage, PTO and drawbar equipments gasoline get your Ford 2110 LCG service repair manual and find your needed parts and accessories

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specifically, what oil did you wind up with?...it could be OK to use

 

They gave me 15w-40 and on the back says for diesel. Most articles I saw also said 15w40 is for diesels not gas engines.

 

Diesel rated oil is what most folks use for these old tractors, even the ones with gasoline engines. Modern motor oils rated for gasoline engines have reduced amounts of zinc and other things that were in the oils that were available back in the day, and those extra ingredients are still there in diesel rated oils.

 

Do you use 15w40 too on your 4000?

 

Yes, I use Shell Rotella C (diesel) rated 15W40.

Sadly my I&T shop manual arrived and doesn't say what oil to use...

Routine maintenance items like fluid and filter changes, along with which fluids and filters to use, are in the Operator's Manual (Sometimes called the Owner's Manual). Both the Ford and I&T Service Manuals assume that you have access to the Operator's Manual and so they do not cover those items. My Operator's Manual covers all of the 3 cylinder 2000/3000/4000 series tractors, so it is for your 2110 as well. Here are the engine oil recommendatrions for the gas engine models. Notice some of the temperatrure ranges overlap:

Below 10 degrees Fahrenheit - SAE 5W or SAE 5W-20
From 10 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit - SAE 10W or SAE 5W-20
From 32 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit - SAE 20W or SAE 10W-30
Above 75 degrees Fahrenheit - SAE 30W or SAE 10W-30

If your area experiences really cold winters, I would run Shell Rotella, or an equivalent C rated oil from another company, 5W30 in the winter and 15W40 in the summer. If it never gets much below freezing I would run 15W40 year round.

Remember, the motor oils that were sold back then were pretty basic, and the ones sold today do have a lot of additives that make them better for the engine, but due to some environmental concerns, oils rated for gas engines these days do not have the zinc and some other things that you want to keep the valve train in good shape.

 

Sadly my I&T shop manual arrived and doesn't say what oil to use...

 

10W30 in the cold weather, 15w40 will work fine in the warmer weather. Diesel rated is fine, it has the extra Zinc in it that is better for the engine.

 

15W40 will be fine.
My buddy with the Cat equipment, Cummins diesel dump truck and a couple gas pickups runs Mobil Delvac 1300 in the 15W40 weight in everything he owns. Winter and summer. An advantage of diesel oil, it has a better detergent package. So the engine will be much cleaner inside. It also will suspend a lot more gunk in the oil, so when you drain it, it goes out with the oil instead of forming sludge in the engine.

 

I run diesel rated oils in all my equipment whether diesel or gas. A far superior oil base for wear. I also prefer synthetics mainly Rotella T6 is all I use. Your 15W40 will be okay to use.

 

My litte Kawasaki 2 cylinder in a ZT mower, I use 15w40 oil. Works fine and is part of the engine manual's recommendations for the temp ranges that it operates in.

 

Equipment manufacturers do not refine oil. They buy the oil from a distributor and have it packaged in their cans. There may be some slight specification differences but is not a cause for concern if not used. Oil type is generally published in Operators Manual. Following is out of my X720 Tech Manual.

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4 - Cycle Gasoline Engine Oil​

Use the appropriate oil viscosity based on the expected air temperature range during the period between​

recommended oil changes. Operating outside of these recommended oil air temperature ranges may cause​

premature engine failure.​

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The following John Deere oil is PREFERRED:​

• TURF - GARDÆ - SAE 10W-30.​

• PLUS - 4Æ - SAE 10W-30;​

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The following John Deere oils are also recommended,​

based on their specified temperature range:​

• TORQ - GARD SUPREMEÆ - SAE 30.​

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Other oils may be used if above John Deere oils are not​

available, provided they meet one of the following​

specifications:​

• SAE 5W-30 - API Service Classification SG or higher;​

• SAE 10W-30 - API Service Classifications SG or higher;​

• SAE 30 - API Service Classification SC or higher. ​

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Dealer will always want you to buy their oil. Prices may be reasonable or may not. Last group above gives the API specifications you need to look for on the oil you buy. Any brand name oil will meet these requirements. Only thing to be cautious of is "cheap and local" oils. I am sure members will say I use them and have no problems but one failure due to poor oil is one too many. Personally I use Deere oil in all my equipment, Deere, Case, Bobcat, and Kubota,