ce318 13 #1 Posted October 22, 2016 I can't seem to find in my manual what oil to use in the 418a hydrostatic trans. Can I use synthetic? I believe it is uses 30 wt , but the old mind plays tricks on memory. Any help would be great. Chris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,104 #2 Posted October 22, 2016 According to the lube chart 10W-30 or 10W-40 engine oil Garry 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,454 #3 Posted October 22, 2016 Use Mobil 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ce318 13 #4 Posted October 22, 2016 Thank you. I will get the Mobile 1 in 10w 40 I think. I use it mainly for snow blowing the parking lot at my store Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detector 72 #5 Posted October 27, 2016 I use Havoline 10w 40 in the 5 qt jugs and a Napa filter, suppose synthetic would be better Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ce318 13 #6 Posted October 29, 2016 The interesting part of all of this is I let it drain for 2 days in the shop at 72 degrees. I checked the dipstick before I drained it and it was right where is should be. When I finally got it filled back up with 4 qts of 10-30 it is 3/4 of an inch above full line with the filter on it. I ran it for about 3 minutes and then let it rest and it still is 3/4 on an inch above full. So I emptied the old oil back into a gallon jug and it was 3/4 full. What am I doing wrong? The manual says 5 gts. So I have screwed up somewhere along the line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detector 72 #7 Posted October 29, 2016 (edited) I found on a oil/filter change only about 3.5-4 quarts will come out the system, remember you have lines, the lift cylinder and the pump that will not drain out. So nothing you are doing wrong, I run into this when I first changed my fluid, I have drained it warm and cold overnight and each time got under 4 qts out. I'd cycle the lift a few times while running, let it set to cool and recheck, if it's still over full I'd drain some out Edited October 29, 2016 by Detector Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ce318 13 #8 Posted October 29, 2016 I think I will just drain off the extra and then change it again in another 40 hours or so or just replace the filter. I think if I just keep an eye on it. I only changed it was because it was just slightly milky and I mean hardly at all. I just dont know when the PO had serviced it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detector 72 #9 Posted October 29, 2016 I changed mine twice because the PO used gear oil, I get the most accurate reading when it has set overnight and checked cold Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
