Power Top Hyd Fluid?
06-14-2008, 05:06 PM
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Burning Brakes
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Power Top Hyd Fluid?
Wife's 05 Vert had the pressure screw come a little loose last week. I finally found the pump (with help from this forum!) cause the owners manual says its in the engine compartment (no, its under the tonneau). The reservoir is a little low and I wanted to top it off, probem is there is no documentation for the type of fluid it takes.
Off to the dealer I go. Parts and Service manager cant find what goes into the reservoir except "hydraulic oil." Any wizards here know if it's brake fluid or jack oil? What is in there is rather clear, like brake fluid.....
Off to the dealer I go. Parts and Service manager cant find what goes into the reservoir except "hydraulic oil." Any wizards here know if it's brake fluid or jack oil? What is in there is rather clear, like brake fluid.....
06-14-2008, 06:51 PM
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I don't have the Helms Manual, but it should say in it. Which means the dealer should have it in their computer.
06-14-2008, 07:04 PM
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Trans fluid is not clear, so I dont think it is that...
06-14-2008, 07:12 PM
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Hydraulic fluid is what you want and it is clear. It is not brake fluid or tranny fluid or jack oil. You can get it at many places like Tractor Supply or any farm implement dealer like John Deere. It won't cost $54 for 3 oz. either!
06-14-2008, 07:22 PM
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2008 Service Manual says to add hydraulic fluid, GM part number 89022748 until the fluid level is between the max and min lines on the reservoir. Again, I would just run down to Tractor Supply and get a quart or pint of standard hydraulic fluid.
06-14-2008, 11:55 PM
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06-14-2008, 11:56 PM
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BTW, what is a "John Deere"?
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06-15-2008, 07:41 AM
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Yes, when I saw you lived in California, I figured you would be wondering what the hell a Tractor Supply store was! John Deere? It is the Corvette of the farm world!
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