Hydraulic Oil

[jackellis]

I have a Ryobi electric log splitter. It's perfect for soft woods like pine and fir that we have in abundance, it doesn't require storing gasoline, and a I can move it to where the wood is relatively easily. However...

...the ram quit moving just as I was finishing up last year's splitting chores. Finally figured out which parts to remove and clean, and got an oil shower in the process. Now I need a gallon or so of 22 viscosity hydraulic oil. I dont have a need, a budget or room for a 55 gallon drum.

Where's the best place to buy something like this retail? 45 minutes of Google searching wasn't terribly helpful.

[LCHIEN]

I'd consider going to an auto parts store and asking for 22 Viscosity Hydraulic oil and see what they say.

[cabinetman]

You might also check with some lawn mower stores, many commercial machines have hydraulic systems.

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[pelligrini]

I know the auto part stores around me carry gallon containers of AW32 Hydraulic Fluid for about $10, not sure about the 22. You shouldn't have a problem finding it.

[LCHIEN]

if not Auto supply houses, then try a Tractor Supply, or Graingers.

[Skaning]

22 is an ISO Viscosity grade and is a pretty light oil. I suspect it's probably not available in less than gallons if that. I don't think I've ever seen hydraulic oil in farm supply stores or autos supply stores in less than 5 gallons, but then that's what I've needed for my equipment. Your best bet, I think, would be a service shop that specializes in hydraulic repairs and try to talk them into selling you what you need from their bulk supply.

[cabinetman]

This may be a shot in the dark, but Sears may have it.

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[eezlock]

hydraulic oil

Harbor freight has hydraulic oil in stock on sale. A 15 ounce container, $3.99
# 20 weight oil. Probably cheaper than anywhere else.

[dbhost]

22wt hydraulic oil is a bit of an odd specification. I see a lot of 20wt like what they use for floor jacks and such. Typically comes in quart bottles sold at Auto Zone and Advance Auto...

[herb fellows]

I second Grainger. It seems that they always have that difficult to find item, albeit at an inflated price.

[Tom Slick]

ISO 22 "hydraulic oil" is often called "spindle oil", "turbine oil", or "machine oil". Mcmaster-Carr P/N 3025K21 is about $17 for a gallon

I'd use Automatic transmission fluid. It's a light hydraulic fluid and often spec'd in hydraulic systems. It does have a slightly higher viscosity than ISO 22.

[knotley]

I had the same problem a few years back:

http://www.hearth.com/econtent/index...wthread/40381/

Home Depot carried it:

POWERCARE HYDRAULIC OIL
ISO 32
SAE10

UPC CODE:037049927890
Store SKU: 447-076

This is the compatable fluid for the 4-TON Ryobi according to the Ryobi Tec.