5010 tranmission oil

big tee · Aug 25, 2017

I bought a 5010 at a estate sale and the hydraulic oil is tan in color. It had been sitting outside. When I got to the sale site the day before they were pulling it to try and get it started so the watered oil is throughout the system. I drained it and now-what is the best way to flush the system without taking everything apart? The local Farm Fleet has the yellow pail 303 on sale for $20 for 5 gal, can I dump 10 gal in and run it to circulate it and the drain it and repeat or will I just be throwing my $$ away. Suggestions please---Tee

Tx Jim · Aug 25, 2017

IMHO utilizing the cheaper hyd oil for a few of the oil changes is the correct method to flush hyd system.

David from Kansas · Aug 25, 2017

I think I would let it drain for several days to get the most of the old stuff out and I agree with Tx Jim.

big tee · Aug 25, 2017

Thanks Jim, I had to look it up what IMHO means. I am out in the sticks and am not too lingo savvy. This ol 5010 was bought for ???? so it won't get many hours on it. Maybe drive it around for a hour and drop the oil? IMHO---IS MY HEARINGAID ON---Tee

M-MAN · Aug 26, 2017

It takes heat to dissipate moisture so an hour of run time isn't going to help much. You might drive it around that hour and let it sit overnight. In the morning loosen the drain plug just enough for the water to weep out and start all over again.

Tx Jim · Aug 26, 2017

I'll add to be sure trans breather isn't clogged as an open breather is the only way moisture can be dissipated

big tee · Aug 26, 2017

I thought the newer oils hold the water in suspension that is why they get milky??---Tee

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