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Phil (VA)
05-15-2003 06:33:07
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Re: hydraulic oil,,,, quick question, in reply to pat, 05-14-2003 21:02:50
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Ferguson uses six gallons of straight mineral oil, or GL-1 gear oil which has no additives, and is the same as mineral oil for this purpose. The GL-5 gear oil has some additives judged bad for the pump, etc. The Ford 134 lubricant is usually touted by the NH dealers and apparently does no harm and works fine, especially in very cold climates, since it is thinner than the GL-1. However, it is prone to leak past seals quicker than the GL-1 or mineral oil, and might not be as appropriate in warm weather since it is so thin. You can get the mineral oil from the MF dealers and you can get GL-1 from most tractor supply houses, but make sure it says GL-1. There is lots of info in the archives on this, and lots of opinions, but I think I have given you the consensus of this board. One last note, there are three drain holes, one fill hole, one reservoir, make sure you drain well, usually overnight, and reach in the holes for gunk, etc., as best you can. Hope that helps.
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