Have read some posts regarding fluids. One funny reply said the best way to start an argument was to ask about fluids for older tractors. Not my intent to be sure. That old 3600 is running and getting tested by pulling a trailer and a tiny amount of brush cutting with a little old Big Bee. Tight areas exacerbate the steering issues that may be remedied by merely topping off the steering fluid.
Herein lies the problem. What the heck is the final best word on what to pour into the reservoir. Avoided this for a couple hours of operation, but it must be addressed. The posts I have read run the entire list of anything and everything that matches or exceed the specs of the recommended fluid from the seventies when the tractor was made. Then someone would argue against using that fluid and then someone would say it was good. ATF is what has been suggested more than the UTF(new term for me) for the tranny and hydraulic system. Power steering fluid has been poo pooed outright.
As far as ATF, there is type a, type f, type fa, dexron, mercon 1,2,3,4,5... It is an old tractor, but I still want to put the right fluid in it. Before running it anymore with a deficit of fluid in the steering system, is there a general consensus of fluid to use that will not harm the steering system and will make it perform to its best mechanical ability other issues notwithstanding?
Herein lies the problem. What the heck is the final best word on what to pour into the reservoir. Avoided this for a couple hours of operation, but it must be addressed. The posts I have read run the entire list of anything and everything that matches or exceed the specs of the recommended fluid from the seventies when the tractor was made. Then someone would argue against using that fluid and then someone would say it was good. ATF is what has been suggested more than the UTF(new term for me) for the tranny and hydraulic system. Power steering fluid has been poo pooed outright.
As far as ATF, there is type a, type f, type fa, dexron, mercon 1,2,3,4,5... It is an old tractor, but I still want to put the right fluid in it. Before running it anymore with a deficit of fluid in the steering system, is there a general consensus of fluid to use that will not harm the steering system and will make it perform to its best mechanical ability other issues notwithstanding?