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Refilling Hydraulic Oil on Mitsubishi FGC-15

Need to refill the hydraulic oil on the Mitsubishi forklift in our warehouse. Haven't ever done it before on this model so need some assistance. I located the reservoir with the dipstick and need to know if that is where I put the oil and also what type of oil to use. I have heard that either iso 32 or even straight 10W-30 is ok. Any suggestions?
  • Posted 17 Jul 2013 00:59
  • By DonP3
  • joined 17 Jul'13 - 1 message
  • Florida, United States
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Go read your other thread where I answered the same question.
You do know that both questions are read in the same forum by the same people, don't you?
  • Posted 19 May 2014 11:11
  • By L1ftmech
  • joined 25 Apr'12 - 394 messages
  • Tennessee, United States
I have a Mitsubichi FGC 20 2002. Where to I find the Hydraulic filter? It needs changed and I cannot find it
  • Posted 19 May 2014 10:24
  • By bcole12345
  • joined 19 May'14 - 2 messages
  • Pennsylvania, United States
AND....DO NOT use 10W30 Motor oil!!!!!!
  • Posted 17 Jul 2013 06:09
  • By kevin_t
  • joined 2 Dec'10 - 1,301 messages
  • Pennsylvania, United States
yes the place where you remove the cap to get to the dipstick is where you fill it.
also you need to make sure the forks are on the ground before you check it.
then when you look at the dipstick you should see 3 marks labeled H, N and L.
H = high level
N = Normal level
L = Low level
you want the oil to be at least to the N mark but no higher than the H mark when the oil is hot.
As for the type of oil? mitsubitshi uses SAE5 or SAE10 weight oil. Their recommended brands to use are Essolube D3 10wt, Mobil DTE24 or 26, and Shell Telus Oil 25 or 33. Our shop used AW32 though and had no problems out of it. AW32 replaces most 10wt hydraulic oils that were used in the past.

hope this helps
  • Posted 17 Jul 2013 03:11
  • By swoop223
  • joined 23 Mar'12 - 3,691 messages
  • North Carolina, United States
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