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Question from Afghanistan
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jameskaye
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Posted: 04/30/09
04:27 AM
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Can 68w hydraulic oil be mixed with diesel fuel for lubrication purposes. I ask this question because we have been using ATF for our mixture. The fuel we recieve here in Afghan country is horrible so we are looking for any suggestions help save our equipment from disaster and one of the suggestions here was to use hydraulic oil. is this a good idea or should we stick with the ATF.
Thanks in advance.
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Posted: 04/30/09
04:38 AM
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Hydraulic oil might not be too bad, but if you could get 2 stroke, that would help for sure.
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Posted: 05/05/09
12:52 AM
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the lighter the weight the better but it will work, i know all about horrible fuel, i work at the worlds largest bulk fuel farm at FOB CEDAR II in iraq....
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MarineOne
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Posted: 05/05/09
01:06 AM
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ATF can have detergents in it to help keep the transmission internals clean, so I would avoid it as it might screw up the injector pump.
I have to "ditto" on the 2 cycle oil if you can find it, or a very light weight oil used sparingly.
Kris
2006 Dodge Ram 2500 QC 5.9L - No Mods Yet
2008 Dodge Ram 3500 QC 6.7L - Titan Fuel Tank Owner
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esanchez
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Posted: 05/05/09
10:24 AM
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I'm assuming JP8 is in short supply out there?
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Posted: 05/05/09
01:32 PM
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you could filter the used motor oil and run it with the diesel
I burn more diesel and run more miles in a week the most of you people do in a month. ctds that have been used 97 3500, 98.5 3500, 98.5 3500,01 3500, 03 3500. those that are being used 06 3500, 07 3500. and yea these trucks earn their living
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red_96
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Posted: 05/05/09
03:25 PM
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ATF is formulated to add friction and to clean the inside of the trans.
hydraulic fluid has chemicals that keep seals soft and fight heat.
i would say it may gum up in the fuel combustion.
what you need is 2 cycle oil. it will burn completely and add lube to all parts.
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Posted: 05/06/09
07:37 PM
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red is right, add some 2 cycle... thats what i do in mine
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Posted: 05/11/09
07:35 PM
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 LOGANSTANFORTH:
the lighter the weight the better but it will work, i know all about horrible fuel, i work at the worlds largest bulk fuel farm at FOB CEDAR II in iraq....
HEY LOGAN, Funny seeing you here ??? Don't worry I won't tell the other guys !!!
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MarineOne
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Posted: 05/12/09
06:04 AM
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FOB Cedar II .... the only truckstop with a better DFAC than CSC Scania.
Kris
2006 Dodge Ram 2500 QC 5.9L - No Mods Yet
2008 Dodge Ram 3500 QC 6.7L - Titan Fuel Tank Owner
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