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Wood splitter maintenance

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by NBourque, Jun 19, 2017.

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  1. brenndatomu

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    Yeah, nothing good happens to lubricants over time...even if unused
     
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    I read all kinds of different opinions on splitter fluid but:smoke:
    Fluids do breakdown, under compression, brake fluid, transmission fluid, gear oil, engine oil, you name it,, add in contaminants, from metal particles and seal deterioration Etc.
    Use your own judgement:)
     
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    I have a new filter already so I will probably change the fluid out.....I want that splitter to last till the Good Lord calls me home.
     
    Locust Post, Jun 23, 2017
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    Yeah I'm getting close to time to do mine too...think I bought it in '12. The oil still looks pretty clean...just starting to get a dark amber color to it...I'm sure a $25 bucket of fresh RKO hydraulic oil would do it good long term...
     
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    Makes no sense to me to remove half of the old fluid, Purge the whole system, that's my opinion.
    That's why the brake fill system in the factory has a purge button, it's like taking a laxative, clean that chit out :D:fart:
     
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