RobinBirch
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Can I use Halfords power steering fluid to top up a Vetus hydraulic steering system?
Thanks.
Thanks.
vetus hydraulic steering fluid/oil
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hightech
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You could, but the viscosity might not be the same as you currently have. Use proper hydraulic steering oil as you will feel the difference.
Kawasaki
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Hydraulic fluid is hydraulic fluid.
Yep. hightec the viscosity is important'
10 w is pretty standard.
Used 10 w in many Vetus hydraulic pumps.
LaTouche, go to your nearset 'Partco' or motor factor.
Cheaper than Halfords, not that you will need much.
Deffo you don't need 'Vetus' oil or owt fancy
Yep. hightec the viscosity is important'
10 w is pretty standard.
Used 10 w in many Vetus hydraulic pumps.
LaTouche, go to your nearset 'Partco' or motor factor.
Cheaper than Halfords, not that you will need much.
Deffo you don't need 'Vetus' oil or owt fancy
claudio
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When I was looking to top up my Linear actuator, I was told that I could use brake fluid and all sorts of other stuff. Yes it is possible, and you can use water or vodka too (in an emergency). Hydraulic fluid comes in different grades, from really thin stuff to thick stuff. Common grades are SAE 46 and SAE 68, OK for a JCB or other plant, but not so good for an autopilot where a responsive system is needed. I'm in Spain (Canaries) at the moment and I needed SAE 32, this is like gold dust here. Anyway I managed to find some. Use what the manufacturer recommends, you will probably need some pretty thin stuff if you're in the UK, but not too thin, else it will leak past your seals.
Kawasaki
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Sorry 10 w does not relate to sae.
Misleading info from Me!
Fer Christ sake don,t use Vodca /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Watsefull!
Basic hydraulic oil is 10 Weight.
Depending which Company has brewed it or had it brewed.
Because a steering pump on a pleasure boat does not do' Heavy Duty' compared to some units that do the same job a 'basic' oil will suffice.
What I,m trying to say in a round about sort of way.
Is that 'Vetus' oil is not needed!
/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Misleading info from Me!
Fer Christ sake don,t use Vodca /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Watsefull!
Basic hydraulic oil is 10 Weight.
Depending which Company has brewed it or had it brewed.
Because a steering pump on a pleasure boat does not do' Heavy Duty' compared to some units that do the same job a 'basic' oil will suffice.
What I,m trying to say in a round about sort of way.
Is that 'Vetus' oil is not needed!
/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
