Question on Hydraulic Fluid
Is there a certain type of hydraulic fluid used in RV's for landing gear and slides? I noticed a leak when we arrived at our campsite today. When I checked the container, it was under half full. I'm ...
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ChuckSteed wrote:
If the fluid in the Lippert level up is clear it is NOT transmission fluid…
It is AW32 hydraulic oil.. nit all Lippert level up systems come from factory with Red ATF.. it depends on the builder and what they use..
My 2014 Keystone Alpine has clear fluid and is most certainly AW32..
Here is LCI official list. I am NOT a Oil engineer or expert on HYD oils but I can read and follow directions. I am also a Master Certified RV Tech with factory training in both LCI/Powergear and HWH. In ALL training, they stated to use Dexron 3 and NEVER TO USE HYDRAULIC FLUID. I have worked on both HYD Jack and slide systems for 35 years. If this list shows AW32, please list which it is. CLEAR Transmission fluid is available from HWH. It IS Dexron 3 without the red dye. You cannot look at clear(gold) fluid and state it is NOT Transmission fluid. Doug
PS for very easy use, just use Dexron 3
https://lci-support-doc.s3.amazonaws.com/technical-information-sheets/leveling-and-stabilization/ccd_0002088.pdf
