Power steering fluid
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Topic: Power steering fluid
Posted By: only AC orange
Subject: Power steering fluid
Date Posted: 21 Jul 2023 at 11:22am
| What is the correct power steering fluid for D-15, series 1? |
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Posted By: Eric B
Date Posted: 21 Jul 2023 at 11:47am
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I like using synthetic 10W 30 engine oil in my D14 power steering, much because of our cold winters. My power steering has improved immensely from a leak by using Lucas power steering stop leak additive. ------------- Currently- WD,WC,3WF's,2 D14's B. Previously- I 600,TL745,200,FL9,FR12,H3,816 LBH. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal! |
Posted By: steve(ill)
Date Posted: 21 Jul 2023 at 12:50pm
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you can use Power Steering fluid from the Auto Store... Or older versions of Automatic Trans Fluid Type A, F, Dextron 1-2-3 ..( I would not use the new MERCON LV or other synthetic with too many addatives- might effect old seals)..... or you can use Universal tractor Fluid ( UTF).. ------------- Like them all, but love the "B"s. |
Posted By: AC720Man
Date Posted: 21 Jul 2023 at 1:29pm
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I put 10W-30 in my series 1 D17. Have also drained and used Universal hydraulic fluid to see which worked best. Both work fine. Series II went to transmission fluid as Steve stated. ------------- 1968 B-208, 1976 720 (2 of them)Danco brush hog, single bottom plow,52" snow thrower, belly mower,rear tine tiller, rear blade, front blade, 57"sickle bar,1983 917 hydro, 1968 7hp sno-bee, 1968 190XTD |
Posted By: DiyDave
Date Posted: 21 Jul 2023 at 4:32pm
Original owners manual stated 5W20, Non detergent. IIRR... ------------- Source: Babylon Bee. Sponsored by BRAWNDO, its got what you need! |
Posted By: DSeries4
Date Posted: 21 Jul 2023 at 8:39pm
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ATF or hydraulic fluid. ATF is better in cold weather, but will leak if your seals are weak because the oil is thinner. I run ATF in all of mine. No problems - all my seals are good. ------------- '49 G, '54 WD45, '55 CA, '56 WD45D, '57 WD45, '58 D14, '59 D14, '60 D14, '61 D15D, '66 D15II, '66 D21II, '67 D17IV, '67 D17IVD, '67 190XTD, '73 620, '76 185, '77 175, '84 8030, '85 6080 |