Level Up System-Type of fluid used

[rvv]

What type of fluid is used in the Level Up system. Had a leak. Now repaired. Need to top off the fluid reservoir. Thanks in advance for your help.

 

[cookie]

This is from the Lippert Level Up manual:
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) with Dexron III or Mercon 5 or a blend of both isrecommended by Lippert Components, Inc

And here here is a link to that manual [LINK].

Peace
Dave

 

[Oregon_Camper]

Going to ask....but I think logically I know the answer.

You should have all legs up, so all fluid is in reservoir prior to filling.....correct?

 

[cookie]

Going to ask....but I think logically I know the answer.

You should have all legs up, so all fluid is in reservoir prior to filling.....correct?

Yes, along with the slides in if they are hydraulic.

Peace
Dave

 

[gasman]

Since you need to add fluid, you might consider adding a quart of CAT additive #9881. That is what is recommended to stop the popping and cracking noises from the jacks. It costs about $35.00/quart and is available at any Caterpillar dealer. Pour it in and exercise all the hydraulics to blend it.

 

[oldelmer1]

Since you need to add fluid, you might consider adding a quart of CAT additive #9881. That is what is recommended to stop the popping and cracking noises from the jacks. It costs about $35.00/quart and is available at any Caterpillar dealer. Pour it in and exercise all the hydraulics to blend it.

gasman,

Is it part # 9881 or 1U-9891



FROM THE CAT WEBPAGE:

1U-9891 Hydraulic Oil Additive (1 qt)




Description:
Low friction additive for some hydraulic systems

Attributes:

• Relieves "stick-slip" on noisy hydraulic cylinders

I have written down in my notes its 1U-9891.

 

[gasman]

gasman,

Is it part # 9881 or 1U-9891



FROM THE CAT WEBPAGE:

1U-9891 Hydraulic Oil Additive (1 qt)




Description:
Low friction additive for some hydraulic systems

Attributes:

• Relieves "stick-slip" on noisy hydraulic cylinders

I have written down in my notes its 1U-9891.

Yes that is it. I was close, and at my age that's a miracle!!

 

[oldelmer1]

Yes that is it. I was close, and at my age that's a miracle!!

I know what you mean. LOL.

I have gone to CASE and NEW HOLLAND tractor stores and neither one of them has ever heard of Anti Stiction fluid.

So I guess its CAT or nothing.

 

[danemayer]

Lippert recommends any of 3 fluids, 2 of which I believe are available from Amazon.

Torco RFF Grade 15

Maxima Fork Oil Grade 15

Caterpillar Hydraulic Oil Additive 1U-9891

Here's a link to the LIP Sheet.

 

[RoadJunkie]

So why doesn't Lippert just put the additive into the hydraulic reservoir in the first place? Clearly they know the issue exists.

 

[danemayer]

So why doesn't Lippert just put the additive into the hydraulic reservoir in the first place? Clearly they know the issue exists.

As with most LIP sheets, not every installation has the issued addressed by the additive.