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Posted by Bob on January 30, 2007 at 06:49:04 from (69.178.229.154):
In Reply to: Fluids for Tractor posted by Raleigh on January 30, 2007 at 06:22:35:
The "303" Deere hydraulic oil is now called Hy-gard. Use Deere Hy-gard, or a generic "UTF" (Universal Tractor Fluid) that states on the label it meets DEERE specifications. Using a product that DOESN'T meet Deere "spec's" COULD possibly damage the (wet) brakes. That is the area that would most likely affected by using the wrong hydraulic oil. Ordinary antifreeze mixed 50-50 with distilled water is just fine. You could check into adding Deere coolant conditioner to help guard against cylinder sleeve pitting. For most weather conditions, a 15-40 Diesel-rated oil is OK. Lots of us run Delo or Rotella diesel oil, and most oil companies have thier own version of a diesel-rated oil.
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