rj24 38 #1 Posted March 17, 2014 i have did something on this a long time ago but i got a pic of the oil that the guy use is this ok Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daveoman1966 3,752 #2 Posted March 17, 2014 I would NOT use any kind of HYDRAULIC fluid in the Wheelhorse automatic trans. It is designed for 30w motor oil or ATF. The hydraulic fluid shown is for use in International Cadet tractor line, but NOT for Wheelhorse. I have been told that it has some additives that are not good for hydro-static units. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,171 #3 Posted March 17, 2014 (edited) Mobil 1 10w-30 Edited March 18, 2014 by squonk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rj24 38 #4 Posted March 17, 2014 ok if you read the labe it seads premium 10w-20 he use that for over 10 years that's why i want to know if i can swich it out without blowing up the pump. my dad is a pro auto teck and he sead if it was use and brock in with it it might ter up the pump Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boovuc 1,090 #5 Posted March 18, 2014 Hi RJ24, It still reads that it is Hydraulic oil and not a motor oil. That said, I have found that it is just plain better to follow the manufacturers recommendations on fluid and lubrication use. If your tractor has 10w30 in it, I would recommend staying with it. Whoever has used that hydraulic fluid for 10 years in their tractor may be taking a risk. Most of the member's tractors on here have used the recommended 10w30 motor oils for 10, 20, 30 or more years without any incidents. And one person getting by doing it verses thousands using what is recommended is the better bet. It is just my opinion and it wouldn't have been expressed if it wasn't solicited. Google that brand of hydro oil and read reviews or comments on some of the other tractor sites. Even tractors that are suppose to use Hydraulic Fluid were having trouble using this particular brand of fluid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rj24 38 #6 Posted March 18, 2014 ok here's what i fond out http://www.wd-wpp.com/tsc/universaltractorhydraulic.html http://www.wd-wpp.com/tsc/syntheticmotoroils.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leeave96 487 #7 Posted March 18, 2014 You can switch out the fluid - no problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hodge71 664 #8 Posted March 25, 2014 (edited) I hate to muddy the waters on this whole topic but Cub Cadet used both Sundstrand and Eaton transmissions and they recommended hydraulic fluid in them....If you read up on Eaton trannys, Eaton recommends many different types of fluids to be perfectly acceptable for use in their transmissions but suggests you check with the manufacturer of the equipment for what they suggest..... I personally think the 10w-30 was a Wheelhorse spec to make things easier for owners.... Edited March 25, 2014 by hodge71 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
