Hydraulic Fluid for HWH Levelers
My owner's manual calls for "Special HWH Hydraulic Oil" for my level jacks. Is there a equivalent hydraulic oil that is available at auto stores? I went to O'Rilley's auto parts and there were three...
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dougrainer wrote:
While you can state Dextron 3 is Hydraulic oil, it only confuses people. The OP asked about (HYDRAILIC OIL) he sees at auto parts stores. NEVER install real Hydraulic type oil in a HWH systems or any RV leveling system. Doug
So stating the truth, that Dexron 3 is a hydraulic fluid confuses rather than educates people? Interesting. The fact is that Dexron 3 is specific type of hydraulic fluid that meets the specifications of a no longer maintained GM standard. All Dexron 3 is hydraulic fluid, but not all hydraulic fluids are Dexron 3. I expect most people are smart enough to realize that using the manufacturer recommended fluid in their jack system is best, just as they know not to use a 90 weight gear oil in their engine in place of the recommended 10-30 or some such. I also note that HWH themselves label their fluid "HWH Hydraulic Jack Oil". So much for not using a "real Hydraulic type oil".
