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Bobcat 721 Renovation Project Commencing
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<blockquote data-quote="gmoon" data-source="post: 45969" data-attributes="member: 6071"><p>Yeah, it only holds a gallon in the engine, so using pricier oil isn't a big deal. Good to hear someone else mention 15W-40. I've never even noticed this weight before, but the temperature ranges seem better suited for when I would actually use it. Maybe even 20W-40, if I can find HDEO rated.</p><p>However, the 17 gallons in the hydraulic system really adds up, so I need to do some careful shopping. I'm planning on changing it twice in a short time period. After I reseal the rams, change it once, then use it a while, and change it again to flush as much of the old as possible out of the system. Anyone ever tried the fluid lab tests for older Bobcats (about $37 per fluid sample)? I did this for a 1990's JCB backhoe, and got some very helpful information back about problems with the machine.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gmoon, post: 45969, member: 6071"] Yeah, it only holds a gallon in the engine, so using pricier oil isn't a big deal. Good to hear someone else mention 15W-40. I've never even noticed this weight before, but the temperature ranges seem better suited for when I would actually use it. Maybe even 20W-40, if I can find HDEO rated. However, the 17 gallons in the hydraulic system really adds up, so I need to do some careful shopping. I'm planning on changing it twice in a short time period. After I reseal the rams, change it once, then use it a while, and change it again to flush as much of the old as possible out of the system. Anyone ever tried the fluid lab tests for older Bobcats (about $37 per fluid sample)? I did this for a 1990's JCB backhoe, and got some very helpful information back about problems with the machine. [/QUOTE]
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