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 | cthonestguy
Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 267 northeast 
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2005-03-28 108959
I figured I'd post this one here. I have a JD Gator I just picked up cheap and want to change the transmission fluid. It says to use only John Deere Hy-gard. I have 2 gallons of Super UDT in my garage. It's gotta be just as good or better right? By all means I can't see it hurting it. Any opinions? I don't need cutting edge because this is a knock around utility vehicle. I stole it for $1,000 and it runs great but it deserves a service because I have no clue when it was done last. They are pretty much the same stuff right?
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 | jarndt
Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 351 Northern Virginia
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2005-03-29 108970
My instinct would tell me to use the recommended stuff. You're right, Super UTD is very high quality fluid. However, it might not be an issue of quality, rather formulation. Honestly, I have no idea how close the two are in formulation or performance. ....
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 | oneace
Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1490 south central pa 
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2005-03-29 108971
Since gators are not hydrostatic units the fluid you are putting in is only for lubrication for the trans. assy. Super UDT is a little lighter than Hy Guard in constituency. I would say that it would probably be OK. but There is always that chance. If you do not want to spend the money on Hy guard I would go with a universal hyd. fluid or even regular 10w30 motor oil. ....
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