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Hy-guard low viscosity is similar to ATF viscosity. Standard Hy-guard will lower stall a couple hundred rpm. My understanding is ATF has a lot more cleaning agents than hydraulic fluid which can have performance downsides. I am not worried about cleaning agents in a crawler that gets beat or racing application. I recently switched from Amsoil ATF to low vis Hy-guard and have been happy. I read a lot on racing forums like Yellow Bullet before taking word from PTC.
 
This should be its own thread in tech.

I'm running 303 in a 03 48RE and it's lasted 3 years, which is about 2 years longer then it ever lasted between rebuilds before this one, I don't know if it was of the quality rebuild (josh Rohlings) but it has lasted. This truck doesn't move unless it has a trailer or is going to get a load.
 
Eddyj said:
This should be its own thread in tech.

I'm running 303 in a 03 48RE and it's lasted 3 years, which is about 2 years longer then it ever lasted between rebuilds before this one, I don't know if it was of the quality rebuild (josh Rohlings) but it has lasted. This truck doesn't move unless it has a trailer or is going to get a load.
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http://www.hardlinecrawlers.com/forums/index.php?topic=53197.0
 
I've just been trying to not downshift while it's moving.

Copied an idea on here and made a roof. It was supposed to be for rain but the shade will be nice too.
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I had a bunch of fuel problems at chocco w4w bc a stupid mistake on my part. I got the parts to do a whole fuel system redo/upgrade so hopefully it'll be good for more potatoes.

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Loving my crawler hauler, it has totally changed my wheeling trips.
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Violator. Woohoo

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TBItoy said:
In short,

Tractor/equipment hydraulic fluid is made to transfer power. The additive package will only be for anti aeration and equipment longevity

Dexron/mercon/ATF has additives to shift softer/run quieter/etc. purely for driving characteristics

There isn't "that" much difference, but the "benefits" of ATF are kind of lost on a buggy trans


Plus you can run the 303 in your steering too.


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This is great info. PTC recommended I run hydraulic fluid in my 350 (which I am) just never understood why.

I've definitely noticed a difference in stall and how hard it shifts.
 
BLT94YJ said:
This is great info. PTC recommended I run hydraulic fluid in my 350 (which I am) just never understood why.

I've definitely noticed a difference in stall and how hard it shifts.
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Ed has told me that as well, but I always have ran a quart of Dexron for it's color value on the stick. You cannot see it when it's all clear and the red tint is just enough to see it
 
CHASMAN9 said:
Ed has told me that as well, but I always have ran a quart of Dexron for it's color value on the stick. You cannot see it when it's all clear and the red tint is just enough to see it
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To add color, ask @Dirt700 for whatever fluid coloring he uses. It doesn't really show in the picture, but the fluid at the top right of the mud puddle was an odd color green/blue.
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I saw this machine at Hale Mtn one time and it is very nice. Love Jduck's work and would love to have one of his chassis.
 

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