Thoughts on changing Hydro fluid
mbsl98
17 years ago
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Comments (5)Good Point, I didn't know that transaxles were shipped "filled" by the OEM. Assumed that everything was bolted together at the factory and then filled. I think I confused myself thinking about the Generac Genset I purchased which came with a brown container of labeled "generator oil" with instructions to fill and change after five hours. Guess Generac sells enough gensets to have someone relabel oil. Yeah, it's "apples and rhutabagas." I bought the Generac as it was an American Mfg. Then I find out that under 8 or 10KW the engines are "generic 4 cycles" which translates to chinese..... Has worked well though. Yep, cooling fins are supposed to dissapate heat, not be filled solid with crud. Thanks for the info, Ev...See MoreCraftsman tractor hydro fluid?
Comments (7)If you mean adding a drain plug to allow easily dumping the oil. Probably not. These "econo-hydros" are built to meet a "price point" standard, not a duty standard. The OEMs believe that the oil will easily survive through the initial warranty period (and substantially longer) without causing damage or loss of performance, for which the OEM would be liable. With that concept in mind, the OEM can eliminate the need for including a drain port (which means less metal, less machine work, fewer parts, and less labor to build and assemble). There are other techniques and tricks for getting the old oil out (and you are about to experience "one of them" when, or if, the case is separated to repair the axle retainer.)...See MoreCub Cadet alternate hydro fluid
Comments (2)I wouldnt just take the suggestion given as a fact...this topic has been around for a while now, and there are some close but not exact alternatives....the filters are a close match some info can be found on www,machineunderground.com Here is a link that might be useful: Machine Underground...See MoreAriens 935 series 'YT12 Hydro' trans fluid quesiton
Comments (1)"The Gravely dealer told me that the reason the first trans failed in my other machine was that the 10w30 was too thin when cold and it damaged the pump." This seems odd to me, but I don't claim to be an expert on these either. What transaxle is in yours and are you using this tractor in the winter? John Deere has a Low Vis Hy-gaurd for winter use which people love....See Moreconstantinotobio
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