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Message: <blockquote data-quote="500K_773" data-source="post: 592" data-attributes="member: 33">Anybody have any experience with using a substitute for Bobcat's hydraulic/hydrostatic fluid? I should probably think about changing my fluid out soon and am thinking about synthetic alternatives because of the cold weather we see here.  I haven't seen any problems with the factory fluid and have changed my hydraulic filter when recommended.  Bobcat's website states: "All Bobcat loader engines' must use API classification CD, CE or better. Hydraulic and hydrostatic fluid specifications must use Bobcat hydraulic/hydrostatic transmission fluid (P/N 6563328). If this fluid is not available, use 10W-30 or 10W-40 SAE Motor Oil."The downside to changing to a different type of fluid is that if I rent or borrow a hydraulic attachment I would contaminate my system.  Probably be best for me to stay with factory oil, but just wanted opinions.</blockquote>