mountainfair
Member
Hi,
I have a 1994 Komatsu PC400-5 excavator in the western USA, rural area.
Trying to figure out what hydraulic fluid to use to top it off with. Recently had hydrualic fluid changed at dealer.
The manual says 10wt.
The dealer says 10wt, 10w-30 or 15-40 motor oil, not aw46
My service ticket under hydraulic fluid says "70 gal HO46" - but thats NOT 10wt motor oil... ?!!?
This doc seems to indicate it needs to be motor oil, AND HAVE DIESEL CD OR BETTER CERT, not aw46 (see esp page 10 ): http://www.sawyersystemsllc.com/sites/all/themes/sawyer/Guide to Selecting Hydraulic Fluid.pdf
Dealer is several hrs away and $95/5gal. Cat is closer, says they have 10wt hydraulic fluid for the same price.
Is this worth considering?
http://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/pr...t-15w-40-diesel-engine-oil-5-gal?cm_vc=-10005
Or this cheaper aw46?
https://www.walmart.com/ip/AW-46-Hy...online&wl12=54045743&wl13=&veh=sem#about-item
I dont want to cut corners, but dont want to overpay at the dealer, and not at all clear what I should be looking for.
What should I use?
Where are some good places to buy it?
Thanks!
I have a 1994 Komatsu PC400-5 excavator in the western USA, rural area.
Trying to figure out what hydraulic fluid to use to top it off with. Recently had hydrualic fluid changed at dealer.
The manual says 10wt.
The dealer says 10wt, 10w-30 or 15-40 motor oil, not aw46
My service ticket under hydraulic fluid says "70 gal HO46" - but thats NOT 10wt motor oil... ?!!?
This doc seems to indicate it needs to be motor oil, AND HAVE DIESEL CD OR BETTER CERT, not aw46 (see esp page 10 ): http://www.sawyersystemsllc.com/sites/all/themes/sawyer/Guide to Selecting Hydraulic Fluid.pdf
Dealer is several hrs away and $95/5gal. Cat is closer, says they have 10wt hydraulic fluid for the same price.
Is this worth considering?
http://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/pr...t-15w-40-diesel-engine-oil-5-gal?cm_vc=-10005
Or this cheaper aw46?
https://www.walmart.com/ip/AW-46-Hy...online&wl12=54045743&wl13=&veh=sem#about-item
I dont want to cut corners, but dont want to overpay at the dealer, and not at all clear what I should be looking for.
What should I use?
Where are some good places to buy it?
Thanks!