Posted by mark on September 08, 2008 at 14:07:31 from (172.163.19.100):
In Reply to: hytran fluid questions posted by Dave from MN on September 08, 2008 at 13:33:41:
Dave,
No doubt, you'll get a myriad of answers to your question. Some folks firmly believe that if you don't use the EXACT type, brand name, color, alphabet designation and so forth, that an army of gremlins will crawl into your crankcase, hydro reservoir, rear end..or whatever the case may be...and wreak mortal hell on the innards. For the most part...allow me to attach a qualifying number..99.44%..of that line of thinking is pure, unadulterated Bullschitt. SOME rearend fluids used in wet brake systems have an additive to keep them from grabbing and making a racket. But for the most part..regardless of the dye used to color the product...these fluids are mostly universal today. Hydraulic fluids are highly refined oils with anti foaming agents added and most have a chemical ingredient to keep seals soft and pliable. But the bottom line is, they are oils that both lubricate and operate hydraulic cylinders. Automatic transmission fluid is a hydraulic oil. The latest versions have an anti-chatter ingredient in them.....uh....much the same as that used in tractors with wet brakes.....in an auto tranny, it makes them shift smooth and not jerk..same as it keeps the brakes from grabbing on a tractor. Stick your finger in a bottle of ATF and see what it looks and smells like...then try some HyTran. Oh, that isn't scientific? Hehe...well, whatever. I think you'll find they are so close, as to be one, and the same.
I wouldn't hesitate for a second to use the Universal fluid in my new JD. I have used ATF in the hydraulic system of the my Farmall SA for 3 years with no ill effects. I wouldn't even hesitate to fill the hydraulic reservoir of my new tractor with Dexron ATF. Let the naysayers rant and gloat. Let them prove their claims beyond declaring that the engineers who designed the machine know it all. I would suggest they ask a chemical engineer associated with oil refining to explain. It should be obvious, that if you design for JD, you specify JD hydraulic fluids. Mostly, it's a sales gimmick.
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