HWH Fluid

[base1957]

Can anyone tell me if using dexron transmission fluid in the HWH system will work or not.

[Steve Ownby]

Originally Posted by base1957

Can anyone tell me if using dexron transmission fluid in the HWH system will work or not.

Yes it will.

[vsheetz]

It's ok.

[dons2346]

Yes you can use it but...................
Dexron is red and the hydraulic fluid HWH uses is clear. This only matters if you have a leak as the red dye will stain whatever it gets on.

You can get plain hydraulic fluid at parts stores that is of the clear variety

[Steve Ownby]

Originally Posted by dons2346

Yes you can use it but...................
Dexron is red and the hydraulic fluid HWH uses is clear. This only matters if you have a leak as the red dye will stain whatever it gets on.

You can get plain hydraulic fluid at parts stores that is of the clear variety

HWH doesn’t recommend hydraulic fluid as it’s a heavier weight.

[marjoa]

Originally Posted by base1957

Using dexron transmission fluid in the HWH system will work or not.

Yes. That's what it calls for in the manual. Do you have a User manual? If not, go to your MH's website and download one.

And DO NOT use hydraulic fluid.

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[dons2346]

Originally Posted by Steve Ownby

HWH doesn’t recommend hydraulic fluid as it’s a heavier weight.

Interesting. Seeing as how I was there this summer having a leak repaired and they topped off my system from a bucket that said "hydraulic fluid".

[dons2346]

Originally Posted by Steve Ownby

HWH doesn’t recommend hydraulic fluid as it’s a heavier weight.

Interesting. Seeing as how I was there this summer having a leak repaired and they topped off my system from a bucket that said "hydraulic fluid".

Here is a quote from their website

"43. What kind of fluid should I use in my system? The use of HWH Specialty Hydraulic Oil is recommended but Dexron or multipurpose transmission fluids can be used if necessary. DO NOT use hydraulic jack oil, brake fluid, or power steering fluid."

[Ray,IN]

Originally Posted by Steve Ownby

HWH doesn’t recommend hydraulic fluid as it’s a heavier weight.

Good advice Steve. Instead of using what someone said is OK, all one has to do is read their owners manual or the HWH FAQ page.
For instance, my HWH owners manual (1999) includes type A transmission fluid. It is not listed for more recent systems.

[Steve Ownby]

Originally Posted by dons2346

Interesting. Seeing as how I was there this summer having a leak repaired and they topped off my system from a bucket that said "hydraulic fluid".

Here is a quote from their website

"43. What kind of fluid should I use in my system? The use of HWH Specialty Hydraulic Oil is recommended but Dexron or multipurpose transmission fluids can be used if necessary. DO NOT use hydraulic jack oil, brake fluid, or power steering fluid."

The HWH brand hydraulic fluid is a much “lighter” oil than commercial hydraulic fluids.

[dons2346]

Originally Posted by Steve Ownby

The HWH brand hydraulic fluid is a much “lighter” oil than commercial hydraulic fluids.

OK, whatever

[marjoa]

Here's what it says right out of the manual:
Hydraulic Fluid Recommendation
Dexron® II or Mercon® automatic
transmission fluid is recommended for use in
your Leveling System.
DO NOT USE brake fluid or hydraulic jack
oil, which can damage the seals and cause leaks.

[azpete]

the standard hwh specialty fluid is dexron without the red color. it is a conoco product.
the low temp hwh fluid is a lighter hydraulic fluid, so that it flows in very cold weather.
its pourable at temps well beyond 25 below.

[4x4van]

Originally Posted by azpete

the standard hwh specialty fluid is dexron without the red color. it is a conoco product.
the low temp hwh fluid is a lighter hydraulic fluid, so that it flows in very cold weather.
its pourable at temps well beyond 25 below.

Always nice to get the straight scoop; thanks Paul.

Which made me think...I recently have seen a couple posts about HWH jacks/slides not operating in cold temps, but then working fine once it warmed up...I wonder if those systems have had regular hydraulic fluid added, rather than Dex or HWH?