Cameron670 33 #1 Posted July 10, 2016 Does the pump draw fluid thru the filter ? Or does it get filtered on its way back ? KJC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmsgaffer 2,045 #2 Posted July 16, 2016 The pump has a mesh screen that draws fluid up from the transaxle to the charge pump to the power steering valve, to the lift valve, to the filter back to the reservoir. So it gets filtered on its way back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spike957 0 #3 Posted July 19, 2016 What is the recommended oil and how much does it hold? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shallowwatersailor 3,213 #4 Posted July 19, 2016 It takes 4-1/2 quarts of 10W-30 motor oil. I refill about 4-1/4 quarts, then run it and top it off after it cools. My choice of oil is Mobil 1 on my three 5xi and the two other hydros that I own. The 522xi has power steering so there is an additional filter screen in the hydraulic line that needs to be cleaned. It is on the left side behind the black screen for airflow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
