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09-17-2018, 05:44 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Windsport
State: Colorado
Posts: 8
THOR #6718
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Hydrolic leak
My front leveled has a hydrolic fluid leak. Of course I can't get it into the service dept. Is the power steering reservoir the same as the hydrolic fluid? I can't find any thing in the book about where to check the levels.
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09-17-2018, 05:57 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2017 Axis 25.4
State: Arkansas
Posts: 2,669
THOR #12231
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I think many of the levelers used ATF (Automatic Transmission fluid) but some (like the Big Foot brand) use Dot 3 brake fluid.
Do a search for your brand (and model) on line and see what they suggest.
Let us know what you find out.
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2017 Axis / 25.4: Big Foot Levelers, Aims 1200 Watt inverter, Ceramic Window Tint, Full River AGM 6V batteries, Front Hellwig Sway bar / Rear Track Arm, Safe T Plus Steering Stabilizer, PD 4655 converter, Hard Wired Surge Guard, WEboost + WiFi Ranger, LED Headlights/Driving lights, TPMS, Surge tank, Tornado flush, Viair Compressor
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09-17-2018, 06:06 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,383
THOR #7035
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No, the Power Steering reservoir is not the same reservoir that your hydraulic leveling system uses.
Look in you storage compartments for the hydraulic motor, block and reservoir all-in-one. Looks like:
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2016 ACE 27.1
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09-17-2018, 06:16 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2017 Axis 25.4
State: Arkansas
Posts: 2,669
THOR #12231
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Oh, I didnt catch what he was saying. LOL. NO its not the same reservoir. Independent system. That would be a big saftey no no. You could loose your brakes going down the road.
Look for what Tfyman said.
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2017 Axis / 25.4: Big Foot Levelers, Aims 1200 Watt inverter, Ceramic Window Tint, Full River AGM 6V batteries, Front Hellwig Sway bar / Rear Track Arm, Safe T Plus Steering Stabilizer, PD 4655 converter, Hard Wired Surge Guard, WEboost + WiFi Ranger, LED Headlights/Driving lights, TPMS, Surge tank, Tornado flush, Viair Compressor
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09-17-2018, 07:52 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 31S
State: Texas
Posts: 4,182
THOR #6411
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Colorado Cindy
My front leveled has a hydrolic fluid leak. Of course I can't get it into the service dept. Is the power steering reservoir the same as the hydrolic fluid? I can't find any thing in the book about where to check the levels.
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For Power Gear - In most applications,
•Type A automatic transmission fluid (ATF, Dexron III, etc.,) will work
satisfactorily.
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Mercon V is also recommended as an alternative fluid for Power Gear leveling systems operating in environments with large temperature swings. Operating in cold temperatures (less than -10°F) may cause the jacks may extend and retract slowly. For cold weather operation, fluid specially-formulated forlow temperatures may be desirable,
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Mobil DTE 11M, Texaco Rando HDZ-15HVI, Kendall Hyden Glacial Blu, or any Mil. Spec. H5606 hydraulic fluids are recommended for cold weather operation.
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2016 Hurricane 31S
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09-18-2018, 03:28 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Windsport
State: Colorado
Posts: 8
THOR #6718
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Hydrolic fluid leak
Thank you for your help. I was able to find the reservoir.
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