Posted by Pops1532 on November 03, 2010 at 14:59:56 from (71.239.11.176):
In Reply to: Tractor Supply Oil posted by Mark W. on November 03, 2010 at 09:24:09:
I have a friend that's an engineer for Caterpiller. He mentioned some of the things that have been posted here.....
Manufacturers spec certain viscosity but the universal often is different vis even though it says it meets spec.
He said some of the fluids don't have the anti-chatter additives....or have the wrong additive for some applications.
He also mentioned additives used in some fluid are not compatible with seals in some trans and hyd systems.
Having said that, he went on to say that UTF is probably OK for most vintage tractors, but said to be very cautious about using it in newer equipment.
He talked about how much CAT spends on testing and developing fluids. If there was no difference in the fluids on the market they wouldn't be spending that money on R&D of fluids.
I specifically asked him what to use in my Ford 555. He suggested I stick with NH Ambra 134,or a Mobil product which I don't remember the name of.
Ambra 134 is about $80/5 gal here. I haven't checked on the Mobil yet.
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