Oil & Fuel hydraulic oil question

[ymurf]

Could someone tell me if Shell Tellus 32 hydraulic oil is the same as aw32? I am changing the oil in my Farm Pro 2425.

 

[Bob Rooks]

Could someone tell me if Shell Tellus 32 hydraulic oil is the same as aw32? I am changing the oil in my Farm Pro 2425.

That depends. AW32 is a generic rating for minimum standards established by the International Standards Organization (ISO), and adopted in whole or in part by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), and the American Petroleum Institute (API). Petroleum distributors will have literally dozens of different brand labels under which their products are marketed, some with identical additive packages sold at a wide margin. AW denotes Anti-Wear additives included at no extra cost. But be informed that there is a big difference between AW hydraulic oil and AW machine oil. Both can be used in a hydraulic system, but usually only the AW hydraulic oil has equipment manufacturers endorsements.

So, to answer your question specifically: Yes and No.
It's not technically going to make any difference in your application. You should be just fine.

 

[ymurf]

Thank you for the answer.Good stuff to know.

 

[Bob Rooks]

Yep. That info and $2.00 will get you coffee at Denny's.

 

[RonMar]

Don't forget the tip

 

[ymurf]

Yep. That info and $2.00 will get you coffee at Denny's.

Well if your ever in Steelville Mo. Give me a shout.I owe you a coffee.