Rear Axle Oil Spec

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maddyn99
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Rear Axle Oil Spec

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Gearbox and Rear Axle Oil Specifications. All Models.

Service letter July 1959 states: Gearbox, Rear Axle and Hydraulics oil specifications have changed. Now all models from 1952 onwards use:

S.A.E 30HD or S.A.E. 20W/30W in all the above at all temperatures.
OK, I am kind of confused here. I did a search for Oil on the forums and there seems to be several answers. I just want to make sure I am putting back the correct oil in my rear axle.

I have seen people here recommend everything from 15W/40, to SAE 30 to Universal Transmission fluid.

These are my choices pretty much.

http://www.tractorsupply.com/vehicle-ma ... il-0804836

http://www.tractorsupply.com/vehicle-ma ... il-0802339

http://www.tractorsupply.com/vehicle-ma ... l--0806391

http://www.tractorsupply.com/vehicle-ma ... on-0830675

Which of these would be the best?

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Post by Brian »

Look in the "stickies" ! The oil recommended by Ford is there.
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Re: Rear Axle Oil Spec

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maddyn99 wrote:
Gearbox and Rear Axle Oil Specifications. All Models.

Service letter July 1959 states: Gearbox, Rear Axle and Hydraulics oil specifications have changed. Now all models from 1952 onwards use:

S.A.E 30HD or S.A.E. 20W/30W in all the above at all temperatures.
OK, I am kind of confused here. I did a search for Oil on the forums and there seems to be several answers. I just want to make sure I am putting back the correct oil in my rear axle.

I have seen people here recommend everything from 15W/40, to SAE 30 to Universal Transmission fluid.

These are my choices pretty much.

http://www.tractorsupply.com/vehicle-ma ... il-0804836

http://www.tractorsupply.com/vehicle-ma ... il-0802339

http://www.tractorsupply.com/vehicle-ma ... l--0806391

http://www.tractorsupply.com/vehicle-ma ... on-0830675

Which of these would be the best?
Try your local New Holland dealer. The local one here had it in 5 gallon containers, I believe it was 20/30 wt. The local tractor supply store did not have the correct oil. As Brian says, look at the posting on this forum regarding oil specs.
Good luck.
Gman: 1959 Power Major

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