Hi
New guy here with a question for you hydrostatic transmission experts
I have a Honda H4518HST Lawn Tractor purchased new in 1996 w/ 1,500hrs
It's time for a Control Yoke Collar replacement and Hydrostatic tranny fluid exchange
The Tranny holds 5.2 quarts of oil
The Honda Factory shop manual says in one location to use "Hydrostatic Transmission fluid" and in another location to "ONLY use special Honda fluid". The "Honda" fluid costs >$5/quart if you include shipping to me in the outback of western Montana. I have loads of UDP and Super UDP hydro fluid which I have been using in my Kubota's for years.
What makes the Honda Fluid so [censored] special?
Can I use the UDP or Super UDP fluid that my Kubota's hydrostatic transmissions run on?
Is Honda just trying to get more of my money?
What's the story here?
New guy here with a question for you hydrostatic transmission experts
I have a Honda H4518HST Lawn Tractor purchased new in 1996 w/ 1,500hrs
It's time for a Control Yoke Collar replacement and Hydrostatic tranny fluid exchange
The Tranny holds 5.2 quarts of oil
The Honda Factory shop manual says in one location to use "Hydrostatic Transmission fluid" and in another location to "ONLY use special Honda fluid". The "Honda" fluid costs >$5/quart if you include shipping to me in the outback of western Montana. I have loads of UDP and Super UDP hydro fluid which I have been using in my Kubota's for years.
What makes the Honda Fluid so [censored] special?
Can I use the UDP or Super UDP fluid that my Kubota's hydrostatic transmissions run on?
Is Honda just trying to get more of my money?
What's the story here?
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