Colored additive

DIRTCUTTER · 03-28-2008, 04:39 PM

The transmission/hydraulic fuild for my ck30 is clear. Is there some type of additive I can use to give it to give it some color to make it eaiser to read or is there a transmission/hydraulic other than clear.

IslandTractor · 03-28-2008, 05:28 PM

I asked this question a couple of years ago and was told that Caterpillar dealers sell some sort of dye that can be added to the HST fluid. I never did get around to finding a Cat dealer and instead just use a paper towel (lay the dipstick against a paper towel and you can see where the level is).

JerryG · 03-28-2008, 06:49 PM

Don't know if you have thought about it or not, but how about drilling some small holes in the dipstick. Small holes are customarily drilled in dipsticks at the high, low and some where about midway. The oil will film over the hole at the depth it is at.

IslandTractor · 03-28-2008, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by JerryG

Don't know if you have thought about it or not, but how about drilling some small holes in the dipstick. Small holes are customarily drilled in dipsticks at the high, low and some where about midway. The oil will film over the hole at the depth it is at.

That should work. I have been happy with just touching the dipstick to some absorbant material like a paper towel (I don't like to admit that sometimes it is my pants as I use other excuses for how I got oil on my pants when coming into the house). Priorities.

DIRTCUTTER · 03-28-2008, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JerryG

Don't know if you have thought about it or not, but how about drilling some small holes in the dipstick. Small holes are customarily drilled in dipsticks at the high, low and some where about midway. The oil will film over the hole at the depth it is at.

JerryG, You know I did that, problem is am half blind, old age catching up

DirtHauler · 03-29-2008, 10:39 PM

Anyone thought about just adding food coloring or maybe some fabric dye ?

Mastertech · 03-30-2008, 07:06 PM

I think food and fabric dyes are water soluable. The dye would have to be oil or solvent type . I think

IslandTractor · 03-31-2008, 09:33 AM

Found this old thread:

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/o...hydraulic.html

Looks like there are several sources of oil soluble dye.

Mastertech · 03-31-2008, 09:20 PM

I just ordered an ounce form Apex from that old thread. Only 5 bucks. I will let ya know how it works!

03-28-2008, 04:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
DIRTCUTTER Silver Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 153	Colored additive The transmission/hydraulic fuild for my ck30 is clear. Is there some type of additive I can use to give it to give it some color to make it eaiser to read or is there a transmission/hydraulic other than clear.

03-28-2008, 05:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
IslandTractor Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Prudence Island, RI Posts: 4,164	Re: Colored additive I asked this question a couple of years ago and was told that Caterpillar dealers sell some sort of dye that can be added to the HST fluid. I never did get around to finding a Cat dealer and instead just use a paper towel (lay the dipstick against a paper towel and you can see where the level is).

03-28-2008, 06:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
JerryG Super Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Northwest Arkansas Posts: 6,917	Re: Colored additive Don't know if you have thought about it or not, but how about drilling some small holes in the dipstick. Small holes are customarily drilled in dipsticks at the high, low and some where about midway. The oil will film over the hole at the depth it is at. __________________ My Photos My OTHER Photos

03-29-2008, 10:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
DirtHauler Gold Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Northern Cali ~~~ Wine Country Posts: 308	Re: Colored additive Anyone thought about just adding food coloring or maybe some fabric dye ? __________________ CK30 "gear drive", R4s; FEL w/toothbar; 60" RC; 66" Box Blade; Caroni TL 1500 & TM 1600 Flails; 66" CCM tiller; 14 & 16' IronEagle trailers.

03-30-2008, 07:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
Mastertech Bronze Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 72	Re: Colored additive I think food and fabric dyes are water soluable. The dye would have to be oil or solvent type . I think __________________ Location: Saginaw, MI CK30 FEL, Forks, 6' Rear Blade, 6' Bushog, Land Pride Finish Mower, Rear Forks & Boom.

03-31-2008, 09:33 AM	#8 (permalink)
IslandTractor Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Prudence Island, RI Posts: 4,164	Re: Colored additive Found this old thread: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/o...hydraulic.html Looks like there are several sources of oil soluble dye.

03-31-2008, 09:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
Mastertech Bronze Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 72	Re: Colored additive I just ordered an ounce form Apex from that old thread. Only 5 bucks. I will let ya know how it works! __________________ Location: Saginaw, MI CK30 FEL, Forks, 6' Rear Blade, 6' Bushog, Land Pride Finish Mower, Rear Forks & Boom.

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