Can ATF replace hydraulic fluid?
Can ATF replace hydraulic fluid? The general answer to this question is yes! It is usually possible to use automatic transmission fluid instead of hydraulic fluid. Both of these formulas are designed to lubricate moving parts and to act as coolants within their systems. Is hydraulic oil necessary to change? There are only two conditions that mandate a hydraulic oil change: degradation of the base oil or depletion of the additive package. Given the current high price of oil, dumping oil which doesn't need to be changed is the last thing you want to do. What oil goes in a...