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Hydraulic Fluid Change

Hi All,

I had my hydraulic fluid and filter changed.  I specified 10w-40 as recommended.

After reviewing the bill, called for clarification and found out that they flushed and filled the system with Valvoline Blue 15w-40.  They agreed to flush and fill with proper oil but that would mean pulling out of storage and spend 2 hours on the road in potentially icy/snowy conditions.

They said to bring It back in the spring.

I will be driving from Michigan to Florida and back February to April.

Thoughts?

Don & Sue
2009 NImbus 38
2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee toad

Re: Hydraulic Fluid Change

Reply #1 –
I would ask James Triana at Foretravel.

But, I suspect you are just fine-- no need to do anything but drive it.
Brett Wolfe
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Re: Hydraulic Fluid Change

Reply #2 –
It will have the viscosity of 15W when cold instead of 10W and the viscosity of SAE 40 when hot with either.

Has to be better than the old oil.
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Re: Hydraulic Fluid Change

Reply #3 –
No problem, no worry, will be just fine.