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Old 04-04-2008, 11:07 AM   #1
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Slideout hydrolic reservoir

Having found a leak in my hydrolic reservoir, and there being no markings on the fluid tank, How full should the tank be. I know all the slides have to be in before adding fluid, but don't know how much to add.
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Old 04-04-2008, 12:43 PM   #2
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Allen,
I believe it is 1" from the top with the slides in. My reservoir was leaking a little until I put a 1" block of styrofoam under the tank to help keep it from vibrating and take a little pressure of the tank. As far as I can tell it not leaking now. JB
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Old 04-04-2008, 02:48 PM   #3
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I think 1" is correct. I made a mark with a permanent ink marker.
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Old 04-04-2008, 03:19 PM   #4
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Oops! I made a mark at the 1/2 inch mark.
Some one read the manual and give us a S.W.A.G., please.
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Old 04-04-2008, 04:49 PM   #5
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OOPS!!! Waynem is correct. My nifty Lippert Components manual says FILL WITHIN 1/2" of top. JB
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Old 04-04-2008, 06:44 PM   #6
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Manual says 1/2 inch. That is what I marked mine as.
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Old 04-05-2008, 02:29 AM   #7
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As above its 1/2 inch and the leak is probably at the place the tank connects to the pump... GBY......
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Old 04-05-2008, 05:09 AM   #8
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Whew! Thought I was gonna have to suck some of that stuff out! Yuk!
(Nah! I would have used the wife's turkey baster - without her knowledge of course.)
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Old 04-05-2008, 05:21 AM   #9
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Mine had a leak, too, and Lippert was real good about replacing the pump. I installed it myself, in about an hour. Seems to be a fairly common problem. I believe 1/2" from the top is correct.
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Old 04-05-2008, 04:14 PM   #10
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Looks like I need to add some fluid to my tank, questions is what do you fill the tank with.....???
thanks for the info.
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Old 04-05-2008, 05:14 PM   #11
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Kim,
The Lippert Manual states 1/2" from top with slideouts retracted.
(Use any auto transmission fluid. (ATF) A full synthetic or synthetic blends works best). The tech told me to use any ATF. So, I used the WalMart brand regular Dexron. JB
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Old 04-05-2008, 06:55 PM   #12
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Just to dispel any sense of urgency here ... although the manual prefers the 1/2" recommendation, any measurement down to about 1 1/2" will still allow the system to operate safely. Basically when all slides are extended, you want the pump intake pickup covered in oil to eliminate pumping of air into the system. One thing you definitely want to do is have all the slides in before "topping off" the reservoir no matter what you're calling full...
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Old 04-06-2008, 06:36 AM   #13
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Wayne,

That's why Doug has his own turkey basters (both large and small sizes) in his tool kits here at the stick house and for whatever mobile unit we have...he discovered he doesn't like his turkey gravey to have "back notes" of chemicals.

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Old 04-06-2008, 09:59 AM   #14
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The manual calls for a type of ATF that is no longer available. The Lippert rep said that I could use any type of ATF in the pump with no problem.
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Old 04-06-2008, 01:58 PM   #15
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Robin,
So you did laugh?

I do have my own syringe that I have used to pull out different liquids. I keep it in my tool box. (Hmmm! Have to remember where its been should I decided to main line!!!!!!)-JUST KIDDING. It will work on ATF fluid.
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Old 04-06-2008, 02:32 PM   #16
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Wayne, you are KILLING me between this thread and the one about the water heater! STOP IT! (OF COURSE I've been laughing out loud even...Doug just asked me what I was laughing at and I told him "Wayne's at it again." He just smiled.

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Old 04-08-2008, 10:09 PM   #17
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Is ATF necessary? RV repair shop said to use hydraulic jack oil. Would there be a mixing issue between the two?

Thanks, Steve
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Old 04-09-2008, 08:31 AM   #18
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My manual says to use "any ATF." I'd stick with what the manual says...to me RV dealers/mechanics have not shown sufficient knowledge or experience to over rule the manual written by the engineers who designed and manufactured the system.
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My bet to why they say ATF is it will flow smoother in cold weather and less breakdown during usage. Even though the usage is minimal per use, I bet the fluid get's warm or maybe even hot at the pump and ram.
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