OK, in our DRV, I was told that the fluid that works the hydraulics is plain old ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid)
First question: Correct/Incorrect (Lippert Components-LCI) (Plant#40)
Second Question. IS there a proper time to check and see if more fluid is needed? There is a black line (basically in the center of the tank) (labeled hydraulics) and the level is about an inch- inch1/2 from the bottom.
Do I check this when slides are IN or OUT?
and how often do I need to check?
Barbaraok said
11:33 AM Nov 30, 2014
Check when the slides are in. If out, it will appear that there isn't enough fluid, you add, bring them in and all that fluid has to go somewhere!
So check when slides are in and everything is working, to establish your baseline. Then if you are having trouble, see if the level, when in, is low and if so add some fluid. If using Dextron and it is red, you will see if any leaks.
Barb
RickandJanice said
06:46 PM Nov 30, 2014
Dextron ATF is the correct fluid. Lippert has used this fro years. However, they also recommend using an additive on their web site to eliminate popping noises due to expansion and contraction of the fluid. Some people have also just switched to synthetic fluid and had same results. Ditto on checking level with slides in and jacks up. The fluid should be about 1/2" - 3/3" from top of reservoir at that time.
OK, in our DRV, I was told that the fluid that works the hydraulics is plain old ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid)
First question: Correct/Incorrect (Lippert Components-LCI) (Plant#40)
Second Question. IS there a proper time to check and see if more fluid is needed? There is a black line (basically in the center of the tank) (labeled hydraulics) and the level is about an inch- inch1/2 from the bottom.
Do I check this when slides are IN or OUT?
and how often do I need to check?
So check when slides are in and everything is working, to establish your baseline. Then if you are having trouble, see if the level, when in, is low and if so add some fluid. If using Dextron and it is red, you will see if any leaks.
Barb