oil change alternative to NH mc134

TimInd · Oct 19, 2019

I am changing the trans and hydraulic oil in both my 2000 and 2n. Is there any cheaper alternative to NH mc134 that is just as good lubrication wise ? Thanks in advance.

Mike(NEOhio) · Oct 20, 2019

Universal Trans-Hydraulic from TSC is fine.

Larry NCKS · Oct 20, 2019

Anything that "meets or exceeds" the 134 spec.

Tim PloughNman Daley RIP · Oct 21, 2019

CNH no longer makes/sells the MC-134D oil -they make and sell the synthetic stuff for use on all the BOOMER Models now. For my N's I buy in bulk from NAPA -SAE 90 GL1 oil works fine. For those budget-minded, the tee-ess-cee stuff works or the Universal UTF stuff. I used to use it until I bought two jugs once and when I poured them into my tractor, they were obvious differences in color and consistency between the two. I didn't like that so switched out at next oil change. I switched to the NAPA stuff and didn't look back. You will get a few opinions, so your mileage may vary...

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showcrop · Oct 21, 2019

What is good to use depends on how you use your tractors. Neither of them have wet brakes or clutch packs, both of which would necessitate the use of universal transmission hydraulic fluid which has the additives necessary for the clutches and brakes. Oil with additives will absorb moisture from condensation much more readily than the cheap oils. If you use the UTF and work your tractors hard enough and frequently enough to get the oil hot enough to drive the moisture out, then it is OK to use the expensive oil. If not you need to check your oil regularly for moisture which makes it look milky. The moisture in milky oil is bad for the components. When you get moisture you should change the oil. If you use the cheaper oils without the additives the moisture won't be absorbed and you can eliminate it by simply loosening the drain plugs and draining the water out.

sotxbill · Oct 21, 2019

Your 2n can use 90 wt.. you dont say which 2000 you have, but any universal tractor hydraulic fluid will meet or exceed the original spec for that tractor.

AND the later 2000 has over 44 to 54 years history of NO problems using the original spec'ed oil.

And the oil spec'ed for the later 2000 was approved also for the 4000-9000 tractors with wet brakes and wet clutches.

tractor supply "j20a" universal tractor hydraulic oil that is sold today actually exceeds the later ford 2000 spec and is on sale for around $25 for 5 gals in this area. So I usually pick up 4 to 5 jugs to service tractors that come in.

oil change alternative to NH mc134

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