Frank Langer
1984 Ericson 30+, Nanaimo, BC
Hi,
I have done a search, but only found one response on the subject. My boat mechanic recommended adding synthetic transmission fluid rather than the usual Dexron III which replaced the Type A fluid that the manual recommends. The synthetic fluid container said it was compatible with Dexron fluids.
The engine is the Universal 5416 16 hp diesel with the Hurth transmission.
The only thread on this subject I could find suggested that synthetic transmission fluid in the Hurth transmission is a good idea as it would allow the transmission to run cooler than regular fluid, and cool is good for it.
Can anyone confirm that this is ok, or give reasons why not to use synthetic. The transmission has been functioning well, and the fluid change was simply part of my annual maintenance. I have had the boat out a couple of times since, and it seems to run same as before, but I don't want to cause any long term damage by using an inappropriate fluid.
Thanks for any comments.
Frank
I have done a search, but only found one response on the subject. My boat mechanic recommended adding synthetic transmission fluid rather than the usual Dexron III which replaced the Type A fluid that the manual recommends. The synthetic fluid container said it was compatible with Dexron fluids.
The engine is the Universal 5416 16 hp diesel with the Hurth transmission.
The only thread on this subject I could find suggested that synthetic transmission fluid in the Hurth transmission is a good idea as it would allow the transmission to run cooler than regular fluid, and cool is good for it.
Can anyone confirm that this is ok, or give reasons why not to use synthetic. The transmission has been functioning well, and the fluid change was simply part of my annual maintenance. I have had the boat out a couple of times since, and it seems to run same as before, but I don't want to cause any long term damage by using an inappropriate fluid.
Thanks for any comments.
Frank