gimmeagig
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I have an older Hydramaster CDS . What is the best blower oil for that machine? I have been using Aeon PD, but I also see there is a PD-XD version of that oil. Is that better?
Blower oil Aeon PD or PD-XD
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Dolly Llama
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I'm not a tribologist, Roxy
but since no one has offered their opinion
the best oil is the slippery kind..
it's just gear oil and there's nothing exotic about it .
Make sure it has the correct amount and changed per manufactures recommended hours, and any quality gear oil will be fine
If you're happy with Aeon PD, use it.
If $50 bukz for a qt of gear lube makes you feel bedder, go for it
to justify that price, I'm sure it's UUE
(unicorn urine enhanced)
..L.T.A.
gimmeagig
Member
I am very easily enticed by those " Snake oil addidives. Like Schaeffer Moly. I'm not sure if it does anything. Maybe I'm wasting money , but all my vehicles have high miles on them and they are still running.
Living The Dream
Member
I run Valvoline 75w-140 in my Tuthill 4007 blower and have never had an issue.
In my Everest I'm going to run Mobile SHC 630 vs Aeon PD-XD
In my Everest I'm going to run Mobile SHC 630 vs Aeon PD-XD
Where did you get the advice to try mobile for your Everest?
Mikey P
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I run Rotella T4 HD diesel oil in my motorbike based on the advice of thousands of online cheapskates
gimmeagig
Member
Dolly Llama
Number 5
Mikey P
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They is only in the non technical forums
Living The Dream
Member
I used A.I. to cross reference it. The Mobil is actually a superior lubricant with a broader temp range and all the qualities that Aeon has, like anti-foam properties.
I'm not a cheapskate by any means. I just believe that there's better options.
Mikey P
Administrator
For a blower, or your KTM?
Living The Dream
Member
Mikey P
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Rotella T6?
Sierra Clean Care
Member
FWIW, I was informed that in the winter, a guy should run lower viscosity, and in the summer, a higher one.
I guess it depends on hrs put in, and ambient air temperature.
Makes sense.
All I know is, I run my machine HARD, and change my fluids in my TM twice as often the recommended interval.
Never an issue yet…
I guess it depends on hrs put in, and ambient air temperature.
Makes sense.
All I know is, I run my machine HARD, and change my fluids in my TM twice as often the recommended interval.
Never an issue yet…
Living The Dream
Member
I also run a high zinc full synthetic oil in my TM engines, Valvoline VR 1. 10w-30
Sierra Clean Care
Member
I’ve run my PTO van (Chevy) on Amsoil full synthetic since the first oil change…
It’s got 220,000 kms (136,700 miles for you yanks), and she doesn’t even burn a drop of oil.
I did the calculation, and I’m now a hair over a million Kms (600,000 miles) on the original engine….
It pays well to maintain your equipment…
Living The Dream
Member
I love Ams oil! I actually signed up to be a dealer, but I have yet to bring anything in. I think I'm going to switch all my diesels over to Ams oil with the bypass filter.
Sierra Clean Care
Member
I run 6 full time vehicles on it, work, and personal…
Dolly Llama
Number 5
a TM never sees temps below freezing.
and ambient temp around the blower is 100+ within minutes
..L.T.A.
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