Paul 300 U 30 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 I've been using Hytran in my 300 Utility since i purchased it and changed all the fluids and repairs almost 5 years ago. I've added about 8 gallons over that period and am coming to the end of a 5 gallon bucket. A leak from the hydraulic pump has gotten worse over time and I'll be reparing that in the spring but I'm not going to make it through plowing this winter without needing more then I have left. In the meantime is there any harm mixing the tractor supply premium fluid in with the hytran. I used that stuff briefly in my 350 before i began repairs on the power steering. My nearest case dealer is now over an hour away. Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bitty 6,103 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Should be ok 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
snoshoe 536 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Like mixing any other oils. Ninety plus percent of the time no problem. Once in awhile there will be two additives that don't get along. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mmi 443 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 do you even have a working ta? arent they completely separate systems? refill from yellow bucket 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Missouri Mule 1,702 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 My issue is this. I've often thought of what your wanting to do. I'm out of hytran, I need a couple gallon and I keep yellow bucket around for certain jobs for instance. I just cant do it. I've already made the investment to buy the good oil, why mix in cheap oil? So I dont. Having said that do what you have to. As for your actual question I cant say for sure. I suppose it beats running it low. I just like the smell of the hytran, that's why I buy it. ?♂️ 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
acem 1,646 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 In a modern powershift tractor you might have a problem. In a 50s vintage 300 utility you'll be fine. Just to be sure you can do a jar test. In a glass jar fill it 1/4 full with hytran from your tractor. Then add fluid X until the jar is 1/2 full. Shake it like your trying to make butter. Then hold it upright. If the oil is homogeneous all is good. If it has the consistency of cottage cheese it's bad. Thx-Ace 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mmi 443 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 unless he did alot of mods it is 2 separate systems 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul 300 U 30 Posted January 22 Author Share Posted January 22 Well, I'm still not sure whether adding the Hytran is a good idea but I do appreciate the feedback from everyone. 19 hours ago, mmi said: do you even have a working ta? arent they completely separate systems? refill from yellow bucket Yes, it does have a working T/a. 12 hours ago, acem said: In a modern powershift tractor you might have a problem. In a 50s vintage 300 utility you'll be fine. Just to be sure you can do a jar test. In a glass jar fill it 1/4 full with hytran from your tractor. Then add fluid X until the jar is 1/2 full. Shake it like your trying to make butter. Then hold it upright. If the oil is homogeneous all is good. If it has the consistency of cottage cheese it's bad. Thx-Ace That's a great idea, at least it'll give me some confidence I'm not screwing things up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Kirsch 1,014 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 The real answer is, nobody knows for sure. Your best bet is the butter making method. You should be relatively safe using the "Hytran compatible" premium hydraulic transmission fluid, but your mileage may very. Past results are not indicative of future outcomes. Batteries not included. Accessories sold separately. Subject to stock on hand... You get the idea. In a 300 which has a simple gear pump hydraulic system and no wet clutches or hydrostats. So it's not really that important to have that $100 a bucket hytran especially if you're not sharing implements with modern tractors that do need the expensive stuff. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Doug in NY 126 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 @Paul 300 U I seem to remember you living in the Adirondack region in NYS, Falls Farm and Garden in Hudson Falls might stock hy-tran and they might be closer to you than Salem would be. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Timothy56 98 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 Any one know which oils turn into a cottage cheese like substance when mixed together? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
acem 1,646 Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Try the jar test with straight roundup and 2,4-D. I mixed them straight in a rope wick ONCE. Thx-Ace 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stronger800 1,014 Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 I’ve never seen Any oils curdle up when mixed. I keep barrels full of waste oil, sometimes I pump out 5-10g and give it to a neighbor for random purposes. Old Hytran. Old 30w. Toyota/Honda fluids...... it always comes out Smooth. I have waste oil that looks cleaner than a lot of engine oil. Random two cents. on a 300.....I wouldn’t think twice, mix away. . Actually.... I’d never even put Hytran in it to begin with. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul 300 U 30 Posted January 23 Author Share Posted January 23 18 hours ago, Doug in NY said: @Paul 300 U I seem to remember you living in the Adirondack region in NYS, Falls Farm and Garden in Hudson Falls might stock hy-tran and they might be closer to you than Salem would be. Good memory Doug! Thanks for the tip. I will check it out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Doug in NY 126 Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 no problem Quote Link to post Share on other sites
1586 Jeff 1,712 Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 On 1/22/2021 at 2:43 PM, Doug in NY said: @Paul 300 U I seem to remember you living in the Adirondack region in NYS, Falls Farm and Garden in Hudson Falls might stock hy-tran and they might be closer to you than Salem would be. On 1/23/2021 at 9:26 AM, Paul 300 U said: Good memory Doug! Thanks for the tip. I will check it out. From where he is I would think that Middlebury (Champlain Valley Equipment) would be closer.... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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