What is it compatible with?

[bswiv]

Friend left me a couple of almost full gallon containers of JD HYGUARD fluid.

One is TY6354
The other is TY22000.......listed as low viscosity.

I've got a Kubota M8540
A CAT D5G
A Challenger MT 525, with Diamond mower

What will the JD be compatible with such that I can use it to top off any of these. Yes......they all have the typical tiny drips here and there.

 

[K5lwq]

My Dad use to make fun of me because I hate mixing brands of any oil. In fact I even hate changing brands on a full oil change. He would use any oil available and never had a issue. Lol

Most likely it would not be a problem. I know Dad would say any oil beats no oil.

 

[bswiv]

My initial idea was that a little here and a little there would have zero negative effects. But.....as I am old......and have screwed all manner of apparently simple things up over time, and continue to do so.....I figured I'd at least ask whether someone had a definitive answer.

 

[jaydee325]

Friend left me a couple of almost full gallon containers of JD HYGUARD fluid.

Since the containers have been open, how do you know the fluid is not contaminated?

I'd only use a fluid from a sealed new container or an open container I've maintained control of.

 

[bswiv]

Both are open.......so that is something to think about.

May be that using it in the drip torches when we burn would be a safer use of it.

 

[workinonit]

My best friend is from Palatka. He's been gone for years but I think it's the first time I've seen anyone other than him from Palatka. I would use the oil if it was me. I have tons of things that run hydraulic oil so it wouldn't go to waste around here.

 

[Hay Dude]

Both are open.......so that is something to think about.

May be that using it in the drip torches when we burn would be a safer use of it.

I have been in a similar situation
Best to relegate that oil to chain lube or other crude lubricating tasks.
Don’t put it in an engine, transmission or hydraulic system that’s valuable.
Maybe something with a constant leak would be ok, but take a look at the oil in a clear container before you pour it in to check for contamination.
Whats it worth? $50?

 

[Tx Jim]

Both part #s were designed to be utilized as hyd/trans oil. I utilize Hy-Gard in my Kubota M7040 hyd system & Kubota is listed in Hy-Gard spec's.