What Fluid in Cold Climate For Replacement 7 Quart Vertical Pump for Lippert Hydraulic Leveling

Published 04/19/2024

Question:

I live in a cold climate. Can I use the same hydraulic fluid I use in my snow plow for the leveling jacks? I just topped if off with a pint or two.

asked by: Paul A

Expert Reply:

I'm not sure what your snow plow uses, but here is the official word from Lippert on the correct fluid for cold climates (operates at temps often below 32 degrees Fahrenheit) with the Replacement 7 Quart Vertical Pump Assembly for Lippert Components Hydraulic Leveling System # LC251910:

A. Mobil 1 full synthetic ATF
B. Royal Purple full synthetic ATF
C. Valvoline full synthetic ATF
D. Amsoil full synthetic ATF
E. PetroBlend (Mason City, IA) PHO 0022S (synthetic group 3 base blend)
F. Bellman all temp 22 (Bremen, IN)
G. Multivis (all temperature) ISO 22 hydraulic fluid
H. Mobil 1 0W-16 synthetic motor oil
I. Any ATF or hydraulic fluid with a pour point lower than -45 °C (-49 °F).
J. Any ATF or hydraulic fluid (conventional or synthetic) with a pour point lower than
-46 °C (-51 °F).