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Hydraulic oil

Good evening everyone,
I'm getting ready to change my hydraulic fluid and want to make sure I put in the correct oil.

I know it's 15-40 but does it matter if it's Diesel engine oil or reg gasoline engine oil?

Beam Alarm just says motor oil

Thanks
Frank & Daisy
NO LONGER  "looking for the perfect Foretravel
36' or less non slide preferred."  She has been found and is ours.
2003 U320 36' non slide  Unit 6103
Cummins ISM 450
Allison 4000MH

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Reply #1 –
I use the mobil delvac 15-40 same as engine I'm sure there use different oils
as Bret has stated in the past be sure to drain ALL oil out of tank before pulling filters to avoid contamination past filter
Chris
1999 U 320 DGFE
Build Number 5523
Chris & Elka Lang
In the field, Lonoke AR

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Reply #2 –
I use Shell Rotella 15-40 same as the motor. Delo is another one. Personally I do it because one oil for motor gen and hyd. I'm going to bet it came from FT with the same oil as the motor.
Bruce, Linda, and Macy
Zoey RIP 1/20/19
1999 U295 40' build #5400
2017 silver Jeep Wrangler, 1260 watts of solar on top
Moving around the country

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Reply #3 –
I changed ours out a several months ago. I used Rotella 15W40 T6. T6 is the synthetic version. Best price on the oil was at Walmart.

Greg
Greg & Cathy
2000 U320 4010 DGFE Build #5650
Had: 1999 Tradewinds 7370

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Reply #4 –
I used semi synthetic Delo 15-40 diesel. seems fine. 17 quarts and 3 filters later
1996 U295-36, Cummins 300hp, 8.3. Build number 4864. Vin number 1F97D536XTNO54271. Purchased October 31, 2019.

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Reply #5 –
Thanks everyone
Frank & Daisy
NO LONGER  "looking for the perfect Foretravel
36' or less non slide preferred."  She has been found and is ours.
2003 U320 36' non slide  Unit 6103
Cummins ISM 450
Allison 4000MH

Re: Hydraulic oil

Reply #6 –
I run Rotella T-6 synthetic in engine and hydro system.
1995 U320C SE 40'
Jeep 4x4 Commander - Limited - Hemi
"The Pack"  Yogi and Diesel our Airedales -  Charlie our Boxer/Akita mix. Gone but NEVER forgotten Jake our yellow Lab.
NRA Law Enforcement Firearms instructor - Handgun/shotgun
Regional Firearms instructor for national Armored Transp. Co.

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Reply #7 –
Where are the filters available at? Is it a Foretravel only thing I have to get from them? I know that there are 3..




Thanks
Keith
The selected media item is not currently available.Keith & Jo
2003 U320T 4025 PBBS Designer series
Build 6203    Cummins 500hp
2000 U320 4010 WTFE / Build 5762 —Sold—
Motorcade #18070   
Pasadena, Texas
2015 Jeep Wrangler Sahara-Sunset Orange pearl coat
Don't argue with a fool, people watching might not be able to tell the difference.

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Reply #8 –
No, not Foretravel exclusive.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

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Reply #9 –
You can also get them at MHC.  MHC Parts | All Parts for All Makes
I did the on-line chat, told them what I wanted, they email a quote and I picked them up at the local MHC shop.
40ft 1997 U320

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Reply #10 –
The hydraulic canaster on my Foretravel is the same as the one on the Monaco Dynasty I had.
Peter and Frieda Morin
1999 36ft. U320 Foretravel
Build # 5436
1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport