Bobcat 632 Hydraulic Fluid

[slk]

What type of fluid should I be using in my 632. I called my local dealer and they told me 46W hydraulic fluid.I was glancing on the instructions on the back door of the machine today and it says use 10w30 and the use of hydraulic fluid is not approved. So what the heck gives here. I am really confused now. I am hoping that the 46W is ok and I don't have to drain the system. Thanks Steve

 

[antfarmer2]

10-30 or 10-40 is fine depending on where you live I use 15-40 so I can use one oil for all but I live in Texas

 

[slk]

10-30 or 10-40 is fine depending on where you live I use 15-40 so I can use one oil for all but I live in Texas

I know that the 10w30 and 40 is ok but I need to know if the 46W that I have in the machine is fine also. I really do not want to empty the fluid I have in there. BTW I live in Minnesota land of the Freezer Weather. Steve

 

[antfarmer2]

I know that the 10w30 and 40 is ok but I need to know if the 46W that I have in the machine is fine also. I really do not want to empty the fluid I have in there. BTW I live in Minnesota land of the Freezer Weather. Steve

I have head some use hydro fluid but I am sticking with oil some say the hydro will hurt things and it will take a time or more to get it out

 

[koko3052]

I have head some use hydro fluid but I am sticking with oil some say the hydro will hurt things and it will take a time or more to get it out

I would just use what is recommended on the machine.

 

[Tigerhaze]

I would just use what is recommended on the machine.

I asked this question before; the response I got may be helpful to you:
http://www.skidsteerforum.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=54&frmView=ShowPost&PostID=66490