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Not a good idea. Viscosity and thermal properties will be different. They might also react differently with rubber seals, causing them to swell or shrink, which could cause a leak. Best to use the correct hydraulic fluid, or motor oil that was originally intended for the job.
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Is it harmful to mix regular motor oil with hydraulic oil?
yes very
Can I use hydraulic fluid for a substitute for hydraulic oil in a bobcat skid-steer?
Hydraulic fluid and hydraulic oil are one in the same.
Is hydraulic fluid and hydraulic oil the same?
fluid and hydraulic oil the same thing
What fluid can be used in a hydraulic jack?
Should use jack oil, but you can use transmission fluid if you have to. 10W motor oil works also.
Is hydraulic fluid and hydraulic oil the same thing?
Hydraulic oil and hydraulic fluid are different. Hydraulic fluid is used in small systems such as car brakes. Hydraulic oil is used in large systems such as loaders.
What type hydraulic fluid in bobcat 643 skid steer?
Use Bobcat (Orange) Hydraulic Oil. If you don't have access to this use hydraulic ISO 46 for temps of -40 to 80f. Use ISO 100 for +40 to 120f. 10w30 motor oil will also work in a pinch but try not to mix....go back to hydraulic at next change.
What happens when you mix hydraulic fluid with gas?
How much hydraulic fluid with how much gasoline makes a big difference and was some hydraulic oil mixed into the gas tank or was some gasoline mixed with the hydraulic tank. More info please.
How can you tell difference in motor oil and hydraulic fluid?
you can smell it hydrolic oil has a distinct smell to it AnswerHydraulic fluid is almost always thinner than motor oil. Answermotor oil is slightly slick if you rub it between you're fingers. hydraulic fluid will fell the same as brake fluid when rubbed between you're fingers. motor oil (new) will (typicly) be a darker shade as well. hydraulic fluid is normally clear or very close to clear.note: you should not leave either of these fluid's on you're skin. you should wash hands as soon as you are done handling them.
What advantage does oil have over a hydraulic fluid?
oil will not evaporate as quickly as hydraulic fluid even though hydraulic fluid does not evaporate easily therefore you will not have to change the oil as often
How do you add hydraulic fluid to hydraulic pump in the trunk?
Hydraulic fluid should be poured in the oil tank.
How do you choose hydraulic fluid?
Manufacturer introduces hydraulic system hydraulic oil.
Can you mix hydraulic oil in engine oil in a Cat C-15?
you can not mix hydraulic oil in engine oil because if you do a fire will occure and then you will blow up in a million pieces.
