engine oil in hydro

[GaryS]

While changing the hyro oil, I accidentally dumped in about a cup or two of engine oil. I've not started it up so I could drain it all out and replace with all hydro again if needed.

Is there any harm is having a couple cups of engine oil in the hydro? The transmission holds 7.7 gallons so it seems like a small amount.

thank,
gary

 

[oldnslo]

that small amount I would not even worry about. Now if you has two gallons I would be a little more concerned.

 

[GaryS]

Thanks, i kinda hoped that was the case but I wanted to be sure before firing it up and doing any damage.

 

[bdog]

It won't hurt anything. In fact you could probably run all engine oil in there and it would not hurt anything. My JD skid steer specs engine oil for the hydraulics.

 

[Soundguy]

i agree.

I run heavy equipment that you can put 30w or 40w engine oil in the tranny and 30w in the hyds.

I know lots of guys that used to be able to get 10w 20w 0r 30w cheap engine oil cheper than hyd oil and used it.


I wouldn't bat an eye at putting a lil new engine oil in the hyds.

heck.

on dusty mowing days when i am changing out the oil in the oil bath air breather cup 2x or 3x.. I won't hesitate to use utf in the cup if that's what I have handy..

 

[HarryN]

Good question.... But no harm done at all!