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Engine Oil as Hydraulic Fluid

brh ยท 2013-04-16 04:20

Hi Team , Have an old Airman AX15-2 , Can i run engine oil instead of Hydraulic oil in this ? If so what type would you recommend. many thanks

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  1. #1ben46a2013-04-16 07:14

    You can, but why would you? Hyd 32 is about the cheapest oil you can get.

  2. #2Tinkerer2013-04-16 08:42

    The answer to your question is in the lubrication forum. This thread discusses it extensively.