Gearlube

[TJ64]

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[TJ64]

I found this today at TSC, it is $29.00 for 5gal. They only had 2 gallons of the 90w mineral oil, so I went with 80-90 this time. I'm thinking about using this stuff for winter

 

[Richard G.]

I found this today at TSC, it is $29.00 for 5gal. They only had 2 gallons of the 90w mineral oil, so I went with 80-90 this time. I'm thinking about using this stuff for winter

What brand is it?
I would like some of that.

 

[Jim.ME]

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Your attachment/picture did not post so we have no idea of what oil you looked at/got at TSC.

 

[TJ64]

 

[TJ64]

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[Kondoge]

UTF is fine if it's rated 10w30, some insist on yellow metal safe but it isn't necessary.

 

[TJ64]

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[Kondoge]

hows your axle seals? if unknown quality fill to bottom bolt hole of inspection plate instead of full mark on stick. I see the proper Ford spec on that bucket that's the stuff you would use

 

[TJ64]

hows your axle seals? if unknown quality fill to bottom bolt hole of inspection plate instead of full mark on stick.

It hits my full mark Just before it comes out the bottom hole

 

[Kondoge]

well thats perfect then.

 

[Duner Wi]

From VP racing website under product specifications.
Its viscosity is comparable to a SAE 20 crankcase fluid or an ISO 68 industrial oil for general purpose applications.

 

[TheOldHokie]

From VP racing website under product specifications.
Its viscosity is comparable to a SAE 20 crankcase fluid or an ISO 68 industrial oil for general purpose applications.

Its a relabeled "yellow bucket" 303 hydraulic oil. Buy the Traveller Premium - significantly better oil for an additional $15.

TOH

 

[HarryVanderpool]

I would never, Never, NEVER, respond to a first post of, "click attachment".

 

[Kondoge]

UTF is fine if it's rated 10w30, some insist on yellow metal safe but it isn't necessary.

I forgot I'm am also one to say you buy cheap stuff you get cheap stuff, the oil you looked will work yes but I also neglected to mention it could also be of questionable quality too. I personally use Shells rotella S4 TXM. but its your machine and money, we can provide opinions and options but in the end its up to you what you get.

 

[TJ64]

Its a relabeled "yellow bucket" 303 hydraulic oil. Buy the Traveller Premium - significantly better oil for an additional $15.

TOH

yes, it appears to be a rebrand of the 303 that we used to run through the log skidders, some more than others. I found that leaving your line guards on your machine prevents snagged and broken hydraulic lines. Whooda thunk?

 

[TJ64]

I forgot I'm am also one to say you buy cheap stuff you get cheap stuff, the oil you looked will work yes but I also neglected to mention it could also be of questionable quality too. I personally use Shells rotella S4 TXM. but its your machine and money, we can provide opinions and options but in the end its up to you what you get.

I used premium traveler 80-90 this time as I still had a gallon in the machine. Im just spitballing about this winter. Pretty certain farm tractor repair will get in more pump rebuild kits by then and I will be in there again.

 

[buickanddeere]

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Make sure that nobody thinks that Hy-Gard is the same as the VP.

 

[TheOldHokie]

I used premium traveler 80-90 this time as I still had a gallon in the machine. Im just spitballing about this winter. Pretty certain farm tractor repair will get in more pump rebuild kits by then and I will be in there again.

Be careful with your ptoduct descriptions. Traveler Premium UTF is not the same thing as SAE 80W90 gear oil. Two distinctly different types of oil.

UTF is a multi-function circulating oil for use in cimmon sump hydraulic systems, wet brake and clutch systems, transmissions, and final drives. It has s very high viscosity index (~140) making it an excellent cold weather oil.

Traditional SAE 80W90 gear oil is designed for splash lubricated transissions and final drives. It has a much lower viscosity index (~100) making it a poor choice for hydraulic systems.

TOH

 

[buickanddeere]

As previous stated . This Spirax is among the very best tractor transmissio/hydraulic oils on the market .