Thinking back to my hydraulic days. Wouldn't it be nice if engine OEM's just posted viscosity requirements and let the consumer decide on the oil.
I parroted this to customers so many times...
Use a premium hydraulic fluid, from a known named supplier.
Pick the viscosity that fits your application.
Vmin - 9 cST continuous, 6.4 cSt intermittent
Vmax - 110 cST continuous, 1000 cST intermittent
Operation best balance point between efficiency and wear is 12 cST
We do not approve nor endorse any specific fluid or specification.
I know there are fuel economy requirements, wet clutch requirements, emissions related concerns, low speed pre ignition, etc....but wouldn't it be nice? Do we complicate this whole thing too much?
I run a 5w-40 or 0w-40 in everything (boat gets 15w-40) except the Volvo which is new enough to not need a change yet. It fits what I was taught.
I parroted this to customers so many times...
Use a premium hydraulic fluid, from a known named supplier.
Pick the viscosity that fits your application.
Vmin - 9 cST continuous, 6.4 cSt intermittent
Vmax - 110 cST continuous, 1000 cST intermittent
Operation best balance point between efficiency and wear is 12 cST
We do not approve nor endorse any specific fluid or specification.
I know there are fuel economy requirements, wet clutch requirements, emissions related concerns, low speed pre ignition, etc....but wouldn't it be nice? Do we complicate this whole thing too much?
I run a 5w-40 or 0w-40 in everything (boat gets 15w-40) except the Volvo which is new enough to not need a change yet. It fits what I was taught.