HarleyBob
Silver Member
"Don\'t change Hydro oil at 50 hrs" says Dealer
I have a L3010 HST that is at 50 hours and I went in to the dealer to
get everything I need for the first 50 hour service and the mechanics and
parts desk told me not to change the Hydro fluid at the first 50 hours unless
I suspected it was contaminated. They said that if I brought it to them they
would just change ALL Hydro filters and engine oil and filter but not Hydro oil.
I trust this dealer and I would think that they would want to sell me 12 gallons of
oil if I wanted it. They feel it is a waste of oil and money. They showed me their in house checklist
of 50 hour, 300 hour etc service and they do not list hydro oil for first 50 hours. They say
change it at 300. They assured me that it would not affect my warranty. It would be nice to save the
money and disposal hassle and not waste 12 gallons of oil.
I have a L3010 HST that is at 50 hours and I went in to the dealer to
get everything I need for the first 50 hour service and the mechanics and
parts desk told me not to change the Hydro fluid at the first 50 hours unless
I suspected it was contaminated. They said that if I brought it to them they
would just change ALL Hydro filters and engine oil and filter but not Hydro oil.
I trust this dealer and I would think that they would want to sell me 12 gallons of
oil if I wanted it. They feel it is a waste of oil and money. They showed me their in house checklist
of 50 hour, 300 hour etc service and they do not list hydro oil for first 50 hours. They say
change it at 300. They assured me that it would not affect my warranty. It would be nice to save the
money and disposal hassle and not waste 12 gallons of oil.