[Shop-talk] Hydraulic fluid question

[David Scheidt]

On Fri, Jul 18, 2008 at 4:33 PM, Marc <smarc at smarc.net> wrote:
> I needed a couple gallons of hydraulic fluid for my new lift. The fluid
> spec'ed was "10 weight common hydraulic fluid (AW32 or AW46)".
>
> I asked a friend to pick some up for me as he was right near the place.
> What he brought me is labeled "AW Hydraulic Oil ISP 46".
>
> Are the terms 'oil' & 'fluid' used interchangeably? Is this the right
> stuff?  What do I need to know?

AW means "anti wear" 46 is the ISO viscosity rating (46 centistokes at
40C.  What's a centi-stoke?  who knows.)  What you've got is fine.

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David Scheidt
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