Need to mix SUDT/UDT - suggestions?

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Jay4200

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A hydraulic line on my backhoe sprung a leak, and I need to get it fixed tomorrow morning (11th). My tranny level is down at least an inch (maybe two) so I need to top it off. I can't get the Kubota stuff until next week. Do I have to worry about adding some (probably only a couple of quarts) different brand of tranny/hydraulic fluid? If not, please offer suggestions for something that I can get at WalMart.

I'm planning a complete fluid service/change soon anyway, but need something to tide me over (maybe 10-20 hours) - I'm just worried (probably needlessly) about potential mixing incompatibiltes.

Thanks - Jay
 
   / Need to mix SUDT/UDT - suggestions?
  • Thread Starter
#2  
I forgot to mention - I'm not completely sure what is in the tractor (L4200GST) now, but since SUDT is recommended in the manual, that is what's probably in there.

Jay
 
   / Need to mix SUDT/UDT - suggestions? #3  
I do not like to mix oils. But I do not like running a tractor or piece of equipment low on oil. You can use any oil that meets UDT or SUDT spec's. Especially if you plan on changing oil soon. WalMart carries a hydraulic oil that meets UDT spec's.
 
   / Need to mix SUDT/UDT - suggestions? #4  
I mix SUDT and UDT all of the time. It says right on the SUDT container that it is compatible with UDT.
 
   / Need to mix SUDT/UDT - suggestions? #5  
Those who change from one to another never get it all out of the hoses,valves etc,shouldnt matter
ALAN
 
   / Need to mix SUDT/UDT - suggestions?
  • Thread Starter
#6  
</font><font color="blue" class="small">( WalMart carries a hydraulic oil that meets UDT spec's. )</font>

Do you know which ones, or is UDT compatibility prominantly listed on the label?

Thanks - Jay
 

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