What Fluid Should Be Used For a Hydraulic Leveling System

Published 07/12/2023

Question:

I have a 2019 sunseeker, checked my hydraulic fluid in my reserve tank, it is 2/3 rds from the top. The fluid is red/ and or pink... what fluid should I use and I understand that it should be about 1/4 from the top? Please respond thanks

asked by: John S

Expert Reply:

If you are talking about a hydraulic leveling jack system, it may depend on what system you have but the Lippert Level Up system which has jack legs that look like the # LC36VR uses the below fluids.

Above Freezing Temperatures
Dexron III/Mercon® ATF
Mercon V ATF
Dexron VI ATF
PetroBlend (Mason City, IA) PHO 0022S (synthetic group 3 base blend)
Bellman all temp 22 (Bremen, IN)

Below Freezing Temperatures
Mobil 1™ full synthetic ATF
Royal Purple full synthetic ATF
Valvoline full synthetic ATF
Amsoil full synthetic ATF
PetroBlend (Mason City, IA) PHO 0022S (synthetic group 3 base blend)
Bellman all temp 22 (Bremen, IN)
Or any ATF or hydraulic fluid with a pour point lower than -45 °C (-45 °F).
Multivis (all temperature) ISO 22 hydraulic fluid