545 trans oil ?

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   According to the manual, I'm supposed to use C2 transmission oil in the power shift trans on a 1966 545 loader.  I have no idea what oil is in it right now, looks like ATF.  I got 10 gallons (takes 8.5) cost over $19 per gallon!  C3 or I think, 121 is about $9.  Anyone know if I can run the cheaper stuff or should I put the C2 in and try not to think about it?
BTW, I've owned the machine for 6 years and never changed the trans oil.  The dip stick is missing so I guess I need to drain the oil and clean the screens then put 8.5 gal in and make a new dipstick that show's full.

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JohnCO Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Niwot Colo Points: 8992	Post Options Post Reply Quote JohnCO Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: 545 trans oil ? Posted: 07 Apr 2011 at 1:29am
	According to the manual, I'm supposed to use C2 transmission oil in the power shift trans on a 1966 545 loader. I have no idea what oil is in it right now, looks like ATF. I got 10 gallons (takes 8.5) cost over $19 per gallon! C3 or I think, 121 is about $9. Anyone know if I can run the cheaper stuff or should I put the C2 in and try not to think about it? BTW, I've owned the machine for 6 years and never changed the trans oil. The dip stick is missing so I guess I need to drain the oil and clean the screens then put 8.5 gal in and make a new dipstick that show's full.
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Dnoym N. S. Can. Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Access Joined: 03 Oct 2009 Points: 544	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dnoym N. S. Can. Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 07 Apr 2011 at 5:06am
	The dip stick is missing my 1967 545d loader dose not have a dip stick it has two check plug about one in. apart haft way up the tran on the engine side the bottom one is the low level and the top one is the full level check running after warming up and in nutrule . mine also has a tran filter by the engine on the cooler line if you need more help let me know B:-) Dnoym

JohnCO Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Niwot Colo Points: 8992	Post Options Post Reply Quote JohnCO Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 07 Apr 2011 at 11:52pm
	Thanks for the info Dnoym. I didn't see the the check plugs but will look again. The fill spout has several bends in it and I wondered how well a dip stick would work. What oil do you use in it? Should I use the C2? Thanks, John
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Dnoym N. S. Can. Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Access Joined: 03 Oct 2009 Points: 544	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dnoym N. S. Can. Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08 Apr 2011 at 8:30pm
	John where did you get that you should use the C2? i have a 1967 545D with a 301 and 2 speed power shift i have a 545D operator manual and in the manual it say lubricate these with SAE 10w oil meeting ATF type c-1 so i think that SAE 10W oil or ATF type C-1 is what they went with in 1967 so i don`t think it need anything special i don`t know if tractor hydraulic would work (i can`t see why not) but the only thing that i did with mine was to take out about 5 gal of oil because they could not find the dip stick to check oil set park brake take the top plug out with dranpan if no oil add oil replace plug and start engine and run at 1000 to 1500 rpm for 1 min. to charge system then take out the bottom plug and add oil as required stop engine this is what mine look like uploads/1493/GetAttachment7.jpg do you have a manual HTH if you need more info let me know B:-) Dnoym