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    Syn. oil for the winter??

    Are synthetic hydraulic oils compatible without a system flush? I'm changing the fluids on my snowcat, and I'd like to put in a synthetic AW-32. The cat currently has a non-synthetic AW-32.
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    Snowcat:Fluid change interval

    Small world indeed. Want to come over to my house and help me change the fluid, or must give me the run down? I'd be willing to pay for your expertise. Or trade for some snowcat skiing in Snake Creek (Midway). I can rebuild car/moto/atv motors and transmissions, but I know nothing about HST.
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    Snowcat:Fluid change interval

    I'm not a mechanical retard (lots of experience rebuilding motos), but I've never worked on hydrostatic systems, so I'm looking for insight. Here's what I think one would do to flush the system. Drain reservoir Drain pump Drain hoses at final drives Refill process. Keep...
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    Snowcat:Fluid change interval

    It seems like hydrostatic fluid choice is highly subjective, much like any debate for engine or tranny oil in the automotive world.
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    Snowcat:Fluid change interval

    Any idea of ATF Type F is compatible with Chevron AW 32? I've heard good things and lots of recommendations for ATF Type F in snowcats.
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    Snowcat:Fluid change interval

    I live in Sandy. Thanks for the advice. That's what I'm going to do.
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    awesome pics of some Pisten Bullys

    I just bought a Lite-foot (Pistenbully Scout). 300 Ford Industrial, Sauer pumps, Volvo motors, etc.
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    Snowcat:Fluid change interval

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    Snowcat:Fluid change interval

    Hi, Total hydrostatic newbie here. I just bought a Litefoot snowcat with Sauer Series 90 pump and Volvo F11 motors. This is a low hour snowcat (1042 hours), with Chevron AW 32 being put in it about 30 hours ago. The problem is, that was five+ years ago. So my question is...
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    Snowcat:Fluid change interval

    Hi, Total hydrostatic newbie here. I just bought a Litefoot snowcat with Sauer Series 90 pump and Volvo F11 motors. This is a low hour snowcat (1042 hours), with Chevron AW 32 being put in it about 30 hours ago. The problem is, that was five+ years ago. So my question is, does...
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