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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Ster1" data-source="post: 124551" data-attributes="member: 20800"><p>Well, I think it's time for close this thread out. I put the 10w30 in, and quite surprisingly, the hydraulic noise really went down. Didn't disappear altogether, but that machine obviously likes 10w30. I have to admit, I didn't think that oil would make that much difference, but it did! I've been working on this machine, kinda piddling with it when I have the time for almost a year, and it's all done. I was looking forward to selling it and buying something else, but I decided ti give it away. My father in law is almost 80, and he's finally getting around to building his man cave / happy place in Wyoming. He spent summers up there working on ranches as kid and just loves the place. Saratoga is the kind of place where you can drive 5mph through town and wave at everybody. It makes him happy. He's been very generous with me and my family over the years, so this is my way of helping return the favor. He needs something to clear his driveway in the winter, and this little bobcat is the perfect machine for the job. I put a much bigger bucket on it than it really should have, and chains on the tires, a new seat, and I fixed all the lights too (they actually work!). Anyhow, not a terribly exciting ending, but that's what life does sometimes. Looking forward to the next one! Thanks all.</p></blockquote><p></p>