Re: [MBZ] OT: finding hydraulic fluid

2005-09-08 Thread Sunil Hari
Can you name some specific oils that meet these specs, so that I can ask for them by name? I've called NAPA, Pep Boys, and Tractor Supply Company and none of them had anything close to what I need. On 9/6/05, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A farm store will have it - all those tractor

Re: [MBZ] OT: finding hydraulic fluid

2005-09-08 Thread Steve MacSween
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Can you name some specific oils that meet these specs, so that I can ask for them by name? I've called NAPA, Pep Boys, and Tractor Supply Company and none of them had anything close to what I need. Look in the yellow pages for a Caterpillar or John Deere

Re: [MBZ] OT: finding hydraulic fluid

2005-09-08 Thread Sunil Hari
The problem is finding oil that meets spec - and I called the machine mfr. and they confirmed the specs were still correct. On 9/7/05, Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Can you name some specific oils that meet these specs, so that I can ask for them by

Re: [MBZ] OT: finding hydraulic fluid

2005-09-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
OK, now explain what you need the oil for again? Sunil Hari wrote: The problem is finding oil that meets spec - and I called the machine mfr. and they confirmed the specs were still correct. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD,

Re: [MBZ] OT: finding hydraulic fluid

2005-09-08 Thread Sunil Hari
hydraulic racquet stringer. On 9/8/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK, now explain what you need the oil for again? Sunil Hari wrote: The problem is finding oil that meets spec - and I called the machine mfr. and they confirmed the specs were still correct. -- Kaleb

Re: [MBZ] OT: finding hydraulic fluid

2005-09-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
why do you need a special fluid for it, why cant you just use either atf or go to walmart or a farm store and buy plain old hydraulic fluid? Sunil Hari wrote: hydraulic racquet stringer. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81

Re: [MBZ] OT: finding hydraulic fluid

2005-09-08 Thread Len Sokoloff
: finding hydraulic fluid hydraulic racquet stringer. On 9/8/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK, now explain what you need the oil for again?

Re: [MBZ] OT: finding hydraulic fluid

2005-09-08 Thread Steve MacSween
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The problem is finding oil that meets spec - and I called the machine mfr. and they confirmed the specs were still correct. Well then I would contact them for a list of supply sources for the stuff. mac

Re: [MBZ] OT: finding hydraulic fluid

2005-09-07 Thread OK Don
A farm store will have it - all those tractor accessories need it. On 9/6/05, Jeff Zedic [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You should be able to find it at a NAPA or Pep Boys. My local Canadian Tire carries hyraulic oil exactly as you're looking for. Check aroundshould be easy to find! Jeff

[MBZ] OT: finding hydraulic fluid

2005-09-06 Thread Sunil Hari
I need to find hydraulic oil for my racket stringer (I swear, I'm not making this up). I can't find any where I've looked that meets my specs - looked at Lowe's, Advance Auto, and a local transmission shop. Specs - very lightweight (0, 5 or 10W MAX), with NO detergents or additives at all. I

Re: [MBZ] OT: finding hydraulic fluid

2005-09-06 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 9/6/2005 9:06:14 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I need to find hydraulic oil for my racket stringer (I swear, I'm not making this up). I can't find any where I've looked that meets my specs - looked at Lowe's, Advance Auto, and a local

Re: [MBZ] OT: finding hydraulic fluid

2005-09-06 Thread Len Sokoloff
To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: [MBZ] OT: finding hydraulic fluid I need to find hydraulic oil for my racket stringer (I swear, I'm not making this up). I can't find any where I've looked that meets my specs - looked at Lowe's, Advance Auto, and a local transmission shop. Specs - very

Re: [MBZ] OT: finding hydraulic fluid

2005-09-06 Thread Potter, Tom E
11:06 AM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: [MBZ] OT: finding hydraulic fluid I need to find hydraulic oil for my racket stringer (I swear, I'm not making this up). I can't find any where I've looked that meets my specs - looked at Lowe's, Advance Auto, and a local transmission shop. Specs

Re: [MBZ] OT: finding hydraulic fluid

2005-09-06 Thread Sunil Hari
Mobile: (832) 794-0536 -Original Message- *From:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of *Sunil Hari *Sent:* Tuesday, September 06, 2005 11:06 AM *To:* Mercedes mailing list *Subject:* [MBZ] OT: finding hydraulic fluid I need to find hydraulic oil for my racket

Re: [MBZ] OT: finding hydraulic fluid

2005-09-06 Thread Sunil Hari
Jeff, any ideas where i can find non-detergent, additive-free oil? On 9/6/05, Jeff Zedic [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Detergents and additives are what break down and cause sludge formation in oils. The actual oil itself barely wears out but the additive package does! I can send you a pic of