Is Napa 85-101 (32) hydraulic fluid suitable for use in areas with a required MIL-H-5606 fluid?
The application is a Hynautic hydraulic steering on a sailboat; I had to rebuild the autopilot pump while in the Bahamas, and the above was the closest I could guess at; I've not opened the gallon, as I had JUST enough in spare supply to refill the tank.
I know that this is probably an expired designation - maybe the H moved around? The manual states mineral oil based compatible with nitrile seals; beyond that I don't know how to compare, and I can't get enough from the Napa MSDS to feel comfortable. The gallon shows a forklift...
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The application is a Hynautic hydraulic steering on a sailboat; I had to rebuild the autopilot pump while in the Bahamas, and the above was the closest I could guess at; I've not opened the gallon, as I had JUST enough in spare supply to refill the tank.
I know that this is probably an expired designation - maybe the H moved around? The manual states mineral oil based compatible with nitrile seals; beyond that I don't know how to compare, and I can't get enough from the Napa MSDS to feel comfortable. The gallon shows a forklift...
L8R
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