DF-354 : Hydraulic fluid fill point, drain point, and liquid level?

mpaschetto · Apr 29, 2009

Hi Chris,

I know exactly the cylinder you're describing!

So....I gather that the 'filter' inside this cannister is probably more like a screen?

Mike

greg_g · Apr 29, 2009

Correct. Once removed from the "cannister", the filter will consist of a screen wrapped around a permanent central core. Keep the core, replace the screen. I have a similar system on my two tractors, and buy 80x80 micron brass screen by the running foot. From this bulk stock, I then cut replacement pieces to wrap around the OEM core

//greg//

mpaschetto · Apr 30, 2009

Here's the fluid my local NAPA has in stock:

Hydraulic Fluid - All-Purpose Tractor, 5 GAL

That ought to work, correct?

Mike

greg_g · Apr 30, 2009

That'll work just fine. But note the manufacturer. You're going to pay a premium for the yellow bucket and NAPA logo. I'm betting you'll find it cheaper under the actual Coastal brand, sold around here by Advance Auto Parts, O'Reilly's, AutoZone, etc.

//greg//

mpaschetto · Apr 30, 2009

Ah haaaa....

Good detective work Greg!
I'll check out a few other suppliers before I cough up the big bucks....

Mike

Diamondpilot · Apr 30, 2009

We buy a the brand I showed in the earlier post for some of my equipment. Its called Extreem and runs $26.99 for 5 gallons just to give you a base line on price.

Chris

mpaschetto · Apr 30, 2009

Thanks Chris!

3RRL · May 3, 2009

Most WallMarts carry that UTF in 5 gallon buckets too.
Don't remember the price but I think it's pretty close to what Chris said. I know it's less expensive than the Napa stuff.

58man · Jan 26, 2016

You guys have helped me so much by reading these threads I joined up! I like to be sure of what I am doing when working on my tractor because I have had some bad luck!