Splitter fluid- ATF vs. Hydro.

[Beetle-Kill]

I have 1/3rd. ownership in an Iron&Oak; 22-T splitter. (and yes, I only use it vertically, the CORRECT way). They issued a re-call on the ram, so I contacted them, and the new replacement was here in about 4 days. Great cust. service. We swapped it out tonight. Now it had hydraulic fluid in it, but they reccomend ATF dex III if splitting below 30 °F , which we do. I know we didn't get all of the old fluid out, so should we be concerned or not worry? I don't know about the compatibility of the two fluids. Thanks, JB

 

[ANeat]

The 2 fluids should be compatable. Many times (at work) we add a little ATF to the hydraulics on machine tools for the added detergents. Helps keep the valves from gumming up

 

[Beetle-Kill]

Thanks. I know people who use ATF for all kinds of things a 10wt. would be called for. Just don't know about the mix of the two. Hydro. in the tank was prob. less than 2 qt. when we added about 9 gallons of ATF to the resivoir. It cycled normally?! :roll:

 

[ANeat]

For something like a splitter it isnt real critical. As long as you dont get a foaming mess and the viscosity is close it should split wood

 

[Beetle-Kill]

Sounds good, I'll check the resivoir for issues. Thanks, JB

 

[festerw]

If you're concerned about them being compatible you could always get low temp hydraulic fluid should be able to find it pretty easily.