[AT] New Case/IH 5088

Fri Jul 22 05:40:40 PDT 2022

I don’t know at what point they recommend only Hytran. I have my cousin’s 1066 Turbo (pre black stripe) that he bought new, I have been around it for 20 years, owned it for the last 3. He always used universal trans hydro oil, was good about changing oil, and only had one problem with the TA about 10 years ago. No other problems to mention. Part of the reasoning behind his use of universal oil was his mixed fleet of tractors, Massy, Ford, International, it didn’t matter what tractor he was putting oil in or which tractor he hooked the hydraulics to, it was all the same.

Aaron Dickinson

From: Cecil Bearden
Sent: ‎Friday‎, ‎July‎ ‎22‎, ‎2022 ‎12‎:‎30‎ ‎AM
To: Antique Tractor Email Discussion Group

Spencer, I was ready to use Mystic like I have in the past as it is 
about $75/ 5 gallons,  and cheaper in a drum.  However, I still need to 
split my big Belarus tractor and have 2 that are needing to be put back 
together, so actually splitting one and repairing it might take years if 
needed, so time wise I probably should use the Hytran and not take the 
chance on having to repair the TA...
Cecil

On 7/21/2022 11:20 PM, Spencer Yost wrote:
> Having dealt with this a few times before from  everything from a small little hydrostatic cub cadet riding lawnmower to some bigger tractors I can tell you that everything, everybody, and all sources of information are purely anecdotal evidence. I cannot find anybody that can tell me with a straight face that they’ve actually done the experiment, have the data and conclusively prove that you must use HyTran or that it’s OK to use something else.
>
> I feel for you. My decision was always a $20-$50 decision and I always wimped out and used HyTran.  At over $1K I’d be willing to do the experiment with the cheaper fluids.
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> Spencer Yost
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>> On Jul 21, 2022, at 10:56 PM, Cecil Bearden <crbearden at copper.net> wrote:
>>
>> If I have asked this here earlier, my apologies.  Sometimes the thread gets hijacked into other areas and the original question is lost.   Right now this 104+ heat wave is kicking my butt, and I only have enough time to read emails, feed the cattle, check cattle for summer pneumonia,  find a source for hay, and figure out how to stay cool.
>>
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>> I recently picked up a IH 5088 2wd from a neighbor. Tractor was setting for several years until he got motivated to sell. In the last couple of months he changed the transmission oil and filters replacing the oil with Tractor Supply Transdraulic fluid. I have read several postings in the Red Tractor forums regarding oil for IH tractors and everyone says to use only Hytran in IH tractors. This tractor takes 43 gallons and manual recommends adding another 5 if working on slopes, or after changing the suction filter as there is a spot that might suck air.. The Case/IH dealer has Hytran for $115/5gal bucket. That works out to $1150 for an oil change. I don't expect to use this tractor under a full load at all and I don't believe I will be shifting up and down to use the Torque Amplifier much. It will be used on a 15ft Bat Wing mower and a 1500 gallon sprayer. I have used Mystic oils exclusively for 50 years, until Mystic's latest price increase. I have laid in a supply of Rotella T4 until things calm down with Diesel oils. I am sure there is a slight price break if i get the Hytran in a 55 gal drum, but having to take out a short term loan to change oil in a tractor is ridiculous. I would appreciate any help here if there is a less pricey equivalent.
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>> Cecil
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