[Catch]

I have a Cub Cadet 2518 with the hydrostatic transmission. I need some trans oil and don't want to travel 60 miles to a Cub dealer to get it. Is there any substitute I can use in the trans on this tractor? Thanks for the help..........

 

[JMoe]

15w40 motor oil. I use Shell Rotella-T 15w40 in mine. 6qts.

 

[Catch]

Thanks JMoe for a quick and clear answer. I am assuming that you have done this for a good while and my guess was right that the "only oil in the world that won't ruin it" is a scare tactic so they can get $10 per qt. (after I drive 60 miles)

 

[JMoe]

That's my take exactly Catch. I did a bunch of research on it some years ago. You'll find the posts on this forum. I've had 15w40 in the trans for a few years and ~100hrs or so. You can also get the trans filter from Napa or Carquest; It's a direct replacement hydraulic filter. No cheaper than a dealer though. they're like $12.

Joel

 

[Catch]

That's really a great help. Thanks so much. My next research problem is how to substitute the trans oil for my 2008 Altima with the CV transmission. It never ends does it?

 

[JMoe]

...My next research problem is how to substitute the trans oil for my 2008 Altima with the CV transmission. It never ends does it?

Keep in mind it's the same Jatco unit Chrysler/Jeep uses (JF011E). You could easily use what they spec once you're out of warranty. Jatco makes a fine transmission IMO. http://www.jatco.co.jp/ENGLISH/PRODUCTS/lineup.html

Joel

 

[rgoodrich]

hy-tran at napa is 11.00 a gallon.

 

[JMoe]

hy-tran at napa is 11.00 a gallon.

Not to say old school Hy-Tran wouldn't work, but AFAIK, Hy-Tran is a typical universal hydraulic fluid, which is essentially a motor oil in a 20wt variant with a manufacturer specific add pack (very minimal) and possibly dye colored. Very old school hydrostatic drives spec'd hydraulic fluids. Most anything lawn/garden tractor in the last ~25+yrs would not.

Joel