<div dir="ltr">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. <br></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Mon, Nov 14, 2022 at 3:18 PM <<a href="mailto:eric@megageek.com">eric@megageek.com</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:sans-serif">OK, Here is a quick
one...</span>
<br>
<br><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:sans-serif">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.</span>
<br>
<br><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:sans-serif">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.</span>
<br>
<br><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:sans-serif">Any help? Thanks.</span>
<br>
<br><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:sans-serif">Again, this is
an older Snow way plow, so it's not like I have any warrantee issues.</span>
<br>
<br><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:sans-serif">Thanks!</span>
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