2 quick questions if I may folks....
Firstly, the temp is around 30-50 degrees here, I think my hydraulic oil might be too thick, the pump complains for a bit until it warms up.
What weight oil would you suggest?
Secondly, what damage if any might occur if I mix different oils?
My tractor is currently 3/4 full with an unknown brand and weight of hydraulic oil, I pumped it out of a friends barrel, he uses it in a 40,000lb excavator, so a completely different application.
Anyway, I need to fill the remaining 1/4 of the tank, and another friend has offered to get me a gallon, again, I don't know what weight it will be, its used it hydraulic presses, so another different use.
Any thoughts? I would rather not go out and buy a barrel myself, its cheaper to fill the tractor with $10/gallon gas than it is to fill up the hydraulic tank!
Firstly, the temp is around 30-50 degrees here, I think my hydraulic oil might be too thick, the pump complains for a bit until it warms up.
What weight oil would you suggest?
Secondly, what damage if any might occur if I mix different oils?
My tractor is currently 3/4 full with an unknown brand and weight of hydraulic oil, I pumped it out of a friends barrel, he uses it in a 40,000lb excavator, so a completely different application.
Anyway, I need to fill the remaining 1/4 of the tank, and another friend has offered to get me a gallon, again, I don't know what weight it will be, its used it hydraulic presses, so another different use.
Any thoughts? I would rather not go out and buy a barrel myself, its cheaper to fill the tractor with $10/gallon gas than it is to fill up the hydraulic tank!