Mechanical Engineering Question:
Can you use motor oil in a hydraulic system?
Answer:
Hydraulic fluid has to pass a different set of standards than motor oil. Motor oil has tackifiers, lower sulfur content, and other ingredients that could prove harmful to the seals and other components in a hydraulic system. If it is an emergency only should you do it.
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