TextQ: What lubricants do I use on my Hyster or Yale forklift?
A: It depends. Using the wrong lubricants on your forklift can damage the truck and put its operator in danger. Check below for the correct fluid specs for various models of Hyster and Yale trucks.
For Hyster models S30FT, S35FT, S40FT, H30FT, H35FT, H40FT
and Yale models GLC030VX, GLC035VX, GLC040VX, GLP030VX, GLP035VX, GLP040VX:
• = John Deere JDM J20C
• Mazda 2.0L gasoline engine = SAE 5W-20 (20°F and below), SAE 5W-30 (60°F and below), or SAE 5w-30 (0°F and above); API: SL; ILSAC: GF3; SAE: J2362
• Mazda 2.2L gasoline engine = SAE 5W-20(20°F and below), SAE 5W-30 (60°F and below), or SAE 5W-30 (0°F and above); API: SL; ILSAC: GF3; SAE: J2362
• GM 2.4L gasoline engine = SAE 5W-20 (20°F and below), SAE 5W-30 (60°F and below), or SAE 5W-30 (0°F and above); API: SL; ILSAC: GF3; SAE: J2362
• Yanmar 2.6L and 3.3L diesel engine = SAE 40 (68°F and above), SAE 30 (50 to 86°F), SAE 20 (32 to 68°F), SAE 15W-40 (3 to 103°F), SAE 5W-30 (-4 to 86°F), SAE 20W (14 to 50°F), or SAE 10W (-4 to 50°F)
• cooling system for Mazda 2.0L and 2.2L engines = 50% water and 50% ethylene glycol boron-free antifreeze
• cooling system for GM 2.4L engine = 50% water and 50% ethylene glycol boron-free antifreeze
• cooling system for Yanmar 2.6L and 3.3L engines = 50% water and 50% ethylene glycol boron-free antifreeze
• transmission oil for dry brakes = John Deere JDM J20C
• mast (sliding surfaces and load roller surfaces) = multipurpose grease
• brake master end pin = SAE 5W-30; API: SL; ILSAC: GF3; SAE: J2362 Forklift brake shoes and brake systems here.
• manual hydraulic = SAE 5W-30; API: SL; ILSAC: GF3; SAE: J2362
• brake fluid (master cylinder, dry brakes) = SAE J-1703, DOT-3
• brake oil (master cylinder, wet brakes) = Dexron III from sealed container
• and drive axle oil (dry brakes, S40-70FT, S55FTS) = SAE 80W-90 or SAE 85W-140
• and drive axle oil (dry brakes, H40-70FT) = SAE 80W-90 or SAE 85W-140
• transmission oil (wet brakes, H40-70FT) = John Deere JDM J20C
• wet (planetary housing oil, center section oil) = John Deere JDM J20C
For Hyster models S80FT, S100FT, S120FT, H80FT, H100FT, H120FT
and Yale models GLC080VX, GLC100VX, GLC120VX, GLP080VX, GLP100VX, GLP120VX:
• GM 4.3L gasoline engine oil = SAE 5W-20 (20°F and below), SAE 5W-30 (60°F and below), or SAE 5W-30 (0°F and above); API: SM; ILSAC: GF4; SAE: J2362
• Cummins 4.5L diesel engine oil = SAE 0W-30 (32°F and below), SAE 5W-30 (-13 to 68°F), SAE 10-30 (-4 to 68°F), or SAE 5W-40 or 15W-40 (5°F and above); API: CH-4 or CI-4
• Cummins 3.3L diesel engine oil = SAE 0W-30 (32°F and below), SAE 5W-30 (-13 to 68°F), SAE 10-30 (-4 to 68°F), or SAE 5W-40 or 15W-40 (5°F and above); API: CH-4 or CI-4
• oil (dry brake) = John Deere JDM J20C
• fork latches = multipurpose grease
• brake oil () = Dexron III from sealed container
• and drive axle oil (dry brake) = SAE 80W-90 or 85W-140
• transmission and wet brake planetary carrier housing oil = John Deere JDM J20C
• wet center section oil = SAE 80W-90
Q: Where is the Hyster forklift hydraulic fluid location?
A: Find the vented fill cap and fill gauge on its side that determines hydraulic fluid levels.
Q: How often should you change oil in a forklift?
A: Every 250 hours, give or take.
Q: What fluid levels need to be checked before using the forklift?
A: Fuel, oil coolant, brake fluid, and hydraulic.
For more information and step-by-step instructions, read our other articles on forklift model numbers, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance. We’re not affiliated with the Hyster Company but we know a lot about Hyster forklifts and we like sharing our knowledge.
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