Moparfanforever 843 #1 Posted August 29 I have a hydro I need to change the trans fluid but Type A is no longer made?? Advice on a substitute for it. Thanks!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,105 #2 Posted August 29 I used what used to be called a universal fluid that was good for Dexron 2, Mercon, and Ford type something or other. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 40,961 #4 Posted August 29 Dexron/Mercon works fine. Others have had good results with hyd fluid. 2 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 1,963 #6 Posted August 29 5 hours ago, ebinmaine said: I used what used to be called a universal fluid that was good for Dexron 2, Mercon, and Ford type something or other. Mercon is a Ford-branded ATF, it replaced Type F. It has since been replaced by Merc V which many consider to be inferior. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick 233 #7 Posted August 30 19 hours ago, squonk said: Dexron/Mercon works fine. Others have had good results with hyd fluid. I use Schaeffer 115 Simplex Torque Converter Fluid, a heavy duty replacement for type A transmission fluid in the Eaton 1100 in my 416H. No problems at all. Packed in a 2½ gallon jug. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill D 1,891 #8 Posted August 31 13 hours ago, rick said: I use Schaeffer 115 Simplex Torque Converter Fluid, a heavy duty replacement for type A transmission fluid in the Eaton 1100 in my 416H. No problems at all. Packed in a 2½ gallon jug. ATF in an Eaton??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 1,963 #9 Posted August 31 5 hours ago, Bill D said: ATF in an Eaton??? One time Chrysler built an automatic that was spec'd for 10W-30 as it's fluid. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,622 #10 Posted August 31 Sunstrand 90 series hydro units like the ones in WHs were used by several tractor manufactures. Bolens JD etc.. I looked up some of the fluid recommendations by the other users. Everything from ATF, Motor oil, Tractor hydro fluid, and of course John Deeres own blend. Change fluid and filter by directions don't mix stuff and you will be OK. No need to overthink things.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites