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Question on Hydraulic Fluid

mrad
Explorer II
Explorer II
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 thinking I should add some. I do have an appointment at the dealer to look at some other things on Thursday, so I just need it to retract and pull slides in when we leave.
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wa8yxm
Explorer III
Explorer III
Usually there is a sticker on the fluid reservoir (tank) that identifies the fluid. For example power gear jacks OFTEN use Dextron III tranny fluid.
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stickdog
Explorer
Explorer
What color is it? If red it may be the merkron dextron trans fluid.
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Flute_Man
Explorer
Explorer
For the slides a clear hydraulic fluid would be best in case it leaked inside the rig before the landing gear should not make much difference. Any good loyal label as hydraulic Would be fine.
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