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Old 09-17-2015, 05:34 AM   #1
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Landing gear fluid

What kind of fluid should I use to top off landing gear reservoir? I've heard all sorts of recommendations including ATF, etc. Thanks.
 
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Old 09-17-2015, 05:50 AM   #2
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Mark and Connie, may want to double check with Lippert Components but, I think they are still recommending or, saying to use the ATF. This spring, when we took delivery of our unit and brought it home to get her ready for it's maiden voyage to Florida, I did top off the tank with Walmart ATF Dexron/Mercon fluid. Everything was closed and retracted when I topped it off. Haven't had any issues.......yet!
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Old 09-17-2015, 05:55 AM   #3
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Thanks for the info. I'll double check with Lippert as well. Thanks again!
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Old 09-17-2015, 07:21 AM   #4
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2006, use ATF
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Old 09-17-2015, 04:25 PM   #5
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This is the text in Lippert's Lipsheet 0291:

LCI HYDRAULIC OPERATION FLUID RECOMMENDATION
Operation Conditions
1. Above Freezing
NOTE: Operation at air temperatures routinely above 0°C (32°F). *
A. Dexron 3/Mercon ATF
B. Mercon 5 ATF
C. Dexron 6 ATF
D. PetroBlend (Mason City, IA) PHO 0022S (synthetic group 3 base blend)
E. Bellman all temp 22 (Bremen, IN)
F. Or any ATF or hydraulic fluid with a pour point lower than -42°C (-45°F).
*Covers most initial OEM fills
2. Below Freezing
NOTE: Operation at air temperatures routinely below 0°C (32°F).
A. Mobil 1 full synthetic ATF
B. Royal Purple full synthetic ATF
C. Valvoline full synthetic ATF
D. Amzoil full synthetic ATF
E. PetroBlend (Mason City, IA) PHO 0022S (synthetic group 3 base blend)
F. Bellman all temp 22 (Bremen, IN)
G. Or any ATF or hydraulic fluid with a pour point lower than -42°C (-45°F)
H. Multivis (all temperature) iso 22 hydraulic fluid
I. Or any ATF or hydraulic fluid (conventional or synthetic) with a pour point lower than
-46°C(-50°F).
3. Extreme Cold
NOTE: Operation at air temperatures routinely below -18°C (0°F).
A. Kendall Glacial Blue
B. Benz oil (Milwaukee, WI) Flomite 530
Or any conventional or synthetic ATF or hydraulic fluid with a pour point less than -57°C (-70°F) and viscosity
less than 2850 cP @ -40°C (-40°F ).
Do not use ATF-TYPE F fluid as it will not allow the seals to work properly.
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Old 09-18-2015, 12:30 AM   #6
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Hi

It all starts out as 10W petroleum oil. Then an additive is introduced to reduce the foaming caused by high pressure pumps.

After that the only difference is the dye to make the color with the exception of the Ford fluid used in some of the older Fords that has an additive specific to their transmissions.

They will all work well in the Lippert hydraulic system or you bottle jack etc.

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Old 09-18-2015, 02:42 AM   #7
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Phil pretty much summed it up with little wiggle room for further question. Except for Ford type F tranny fluid (not easily found as time rolls by)use ATF fluid. Color is irrevelant. If you have the Level Up system and it pops ... add the CAT fluid or recommended motorcycle fork oil to reduce "stiction".
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Does anyone know or had just one of the hydraulic level lifts leak and then stop?
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Yes, we have had a couple of them leak, and the longest one to leak, the left-rear, has finally stopped leaking. I haven't a clue why it stopped, just glad it did.
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