Old_Crow
Well-known member
I just had all 4 of my Power Gear leveling jacks re-sealed. When I went to the hydraulic shop to pick them up, the owner was in a conversation with someone else, the gist of which was, don't add ATF to what ever hydraulic system they were discussing, use hydraulic fluid only.
I questioned him after the 1st guy left, because the Power Gear manual lists Type A Dexron III and Mercon IV as acceptable fluids, and he states that I should use hydraulic fluid that they sell for tractors, etc.
I've been using Type A up to now, per the manual. I've only had the coach since last Dec, and the jacks started leaking shortly after I got it. I've added maybe a gallon of the ATF over the year.
Anyway, I don't want to screw up the warranty on the cylinder rebuilds, but then again I don't want to screw up the pump either. Will I be ok with the tractor fluid?
I questioned him after the 1st guy left, because the Power Gear manual lists Type A Dexron III and Mercon IV as acceptable fluids, and he states that I should use hydraulic fluid that they sell for tractors, etc.
I've been using Type A up to now, per the manual. I've only had the coach since last Dec, and the jacks started leaking shortly after I got it. I've added maybe a gallon of the ATF over the year.
Anyway, I don't want to screw up the warranty on the cylinder rebuilds, but then again I don't want to screw up the pump either. Will I be ok with the tractor fluid?