Lippert Auto Levelers - Fluid Type?

[sbhoward]

I have the Lippert 6 point levelers on my BC and I believe I am low on hydraulic fluid. Have read the documentation I found here online ( nothing provided by dealer).

It says ask the manufacturer for the type of fluid used but I wanted to check here first. From reading the forum, I believe it is Transmission Fluid - Type F.

Can anyone confirm or correct me on this? Am on the road in Montana and would like to take care of my issue ASAP.

It also appears I should fill the reservoir to within a 1/4 inch of top with all legs retracted. !/4 inch from top?

Thanks!

 

[jmgratz]

I have the Lippert 6 point levelers on my BC and I believe I am low on hydraulic fluid. Have read the documentation I found here online ( nothing provided by dealer).

It says ask the manufacturer for the type of fluid used but I wanted to check here first. From reading the forum, I believe it is Transmission Fluid - Type F.

Can anyone confirm or correct me on this? Am on the road in Montana and would like to take care of my issue ASAP.

It also appears I should fill the reservoir to within a 1/4 inch of top with all legs retracted. !/4 inch from top?

Thanks!

Correct

 

[hoefler]

Should be Dextron, not type F. And that is correct, legs retracted and close to the top. When the levelers are deployed, the fluid will go way down.

 

[rhodies1]

I have the Lippert 6 point levelers on my BC and I believe I am low on hydraulic fluid. Have read the documentation I found here online ( nothing provided by dealer).

It says ask the manufacturer for the type of fluid used but I wanted to check here first. From reading the forum, I believe it is Transmission Fluid - Type F.

Can anyone confirm or correct me on this? Am on the road in Montana and would like to take care of my issue ASAP.

It also appears I should fill the reservoir to within a 1/4 inch of top with all legs retracted. !/4 inch from top?

Thanks!

As stated is is regular Dextron as used in older Chev products,can be purchased at any auto store.Regular Dextron

 

[cookie]

Actually it looks like any ATF or a few others will work.
Mine has the type F ATF.
Others that will work are the TorcoRFF Grade 15 Fork Oil, Maxima Fork Oil Grade 15 and Caaterpillar Hydraulic Oil Additive 1U-9891.

Peace
Dave

 

[jnbhobe]

ATF Dave not brake fluid.

 

[cookie]

Doh, thanks Jon.
Previous post edited.

Peace
Dave

 

[danemayer]

Lippert Technical Info sheet here lists the fluids recommended by Lippert.

 

[oldelmer1]

If you camp when its a little cold out, you might want to top it off with some Case Low Friction Additive so you dont get the popping noise.

Just noticed you are from California, so, never mind.....

 

[Jesstruckn/Jesstalkn]

If you camp when its a little cold out, you might want to top it off with some Case Low Friction Additive so you dont get the popping noise.

Just noticed you are from California, so, never mind.....

I second this one. If you already have room for some.