[Shop-talk] Plow oil

[John Innis]

I just went through this a few years ago.  I have a 1980's vintage Western
plow that originally used a western fluid that is compatible with 5606.
5606 is a fine hydraulic fluid, to a point.  It is only good down to a
certain temperature and it is somewhat susceptible to absorbing water.  A
couple years ago I did a bunch of research and found that Buyers "Blue"
hydraulic fluid was compatible with 5606.  It is a lower temp rating (down
below -50F) and supposed to be more stable for long term storage.  So I
drained, flushed and refilled my plow setu with this stuff.  Not too
expensive, I can get it locally, and it has worked great so far.  I drained
and refilled the plow Saturday, and the fluid looked like new.

On Mon, Nov 14, 2022 at 3:18 PM <eric at megageek.com> wrote:

> OK, Here is a quick one...
>
> I acquired a used Snow-way plow that needs fluid.  Looking on line, there
> are comments from everything that I can use any syth ATF fluid, to only
> certain types of ATF (5606 compatible), to AW 32 Hydro oil, or any plow oil
> Then of course the manufacture saying to ONLY use "Snow way" plow oil a
> ridiculous cost.  Of course some comments also say not to mix oils.
>
> Does anyone have any experience with this?  I don't understand how fluids
> got so specific, and how each application and manufacture have a special
> oil for each case.
>
> Any help?  Thanks.
>
> Again, this is an older Snow way plow, so it's not like I have any
> warrantee issues.
>
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