hydraulic oil

[lostcreekranch]

Is there a "reasonably" priced synthetic that meets LS Specs?

 

[boomer632]

If by reasonable you mean under $100 a 5 gallon bucket.. No.

 

[catton93]

my dealer is telling me to use john deer 303 hydraulic fluid but my owner manuel calls for API GL4 or ISO/VG 46/68. Can anyone tell me if that in the same as 303

I found that the Conoco and Shell hydraulic oil list API CL4 on there spec sheets. I have not decided what to use yet. Still looking around. Thanks for the info.

 

[nvmyhd]

I've been researching if the Kubota meets GL4, and it's hard to determine. In other countries it looks like they list them as meeting GL4. But given that they most likely are manufacture in different facilities / countries I can say that its good to go. One example was the Canadian fluid is made in Canada and labeled differently than the US fluid.

I can't see how it would be any different as both are engineered for Hydrostat and wet brake use.

Here are the mfg specs for both AMSOil and the SUPER UDT2:
View attachment MSDS KUBOTA SUPER UDT2.pdf
View attachment Amsoil MSDS HydraulicTrans.pdf

On another note Ashland = Valvoline

 

[catton93]

I have found out that Ls does have a hydro fluid and my dealer is checking on getting some. I found a dealer that has it but they are 3 hours away.

 

[silverstreek]

Speaking of hydraulic fluid? If anyone with experience can tell me if replacing the hydraulic fluid with synthetic will give me a smoother operation of the loader and backhoe when the fluid gets hot? As it stands right now, when the hydraulic fluid gets hot the controls operating the loader and backhoe are super touchy. I know synthetic is more expensive, but my little XJ2025 HST only takes 5.3 Gallons per the owners manual. So, if I can get better operation. It may well be worth the extra cost.

Any help or suggestions would be much appreciated!

Thanks,
Silverstreek

 

[lostcreekranch]

Speaking of hydraulic fluid? If anyone with experience can tell me if replacing the hydraulic fluid with synthetic will give me a smoother operation of the loader and backhoe when the fluid gets hot? As it stands right now, when the hydraulic fluid gets hot the controls operating the loader and backhoe are super touchy. I know synthetic is more expensive, but my little XJ2025 HST only takes 5.3 Gallons per the owners manual. So, if I can get better operation. It may well be worth the extra cost.

Any help or suggestions would be much appreciated!

Thanks,
Silverstreek

I asked same a few posts back and never really got much response. I will check with my dealer and post back here. I'm at 190 hours so, need to decide on a plan for 200 hour maintenance.

 

[silverstreek]

I asked same a few posts back and never really got much response. I will check with my dealer and post back here. I'm at 190 hours so, need to decide on a plan for 200 hour maintenance.

I certainly appreciate it! I'll keep an eye out for your reply.

Thanks again!