My service manual calls for .Mobil1 synth for the hydro pump system. I was told the Mobil 1 has changed its blend and the new oil if choice is
ExMark lazer z hydro fluid change
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Tuff Torq did something similar. For a while they were shipping with 10W-30 motor oil, and then recommending 5W50 synthetic for their change outs. Then a year or so ago they came up with their own secret sauce.
I'm going to keep on using what I can get locally and for a good price, which in my case was Mobil1 5W50.
I've also used Delvac 15W40 and it worked fine. It was a little touchy when cold, but once it warmed up it ran just fine.
I'm going to keep on using what I can get locally and for a good price, which in my case was Mobil1 5W50.
I've also used Delvac 15W40 and it worked fine. It was a little touchy when cold, but once it warmed up it ran just fine.
I was told a rash of recent pump failures caused a review of the company metallurgical processes and a change of compounds in Mobil1 was determined to have been the root cause. Excessive warranty work will cause serious "sales" issues
Look for an ISO 68- ISO 100 hydraulic fluid. That will work fine and reduce your cost.
Save yourself some money and use a 20W50 oil. Cut your change intervals to every 200 hours.
Save yourself some money and use a 20W50 oil. Cut your change intervals to every 200 hours.
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Yes Mobil did change there recipe. I was told that the Kawasaki motor oil is compatible with the Hydro Gear pumps.
I use OE fluid and change every 500 Hrs. You are correct it not cheap.... Especially the filters.
I use OE fluid and change every 500 Hrs. You are correct it not cheap.... Especially the filters.
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