AHC fluid out of stock nationally, any ideas where else to get? (1 Viewer)

[bamabrock]

What is the fluid in the bottle?

Can another fluid be used?

Does anyone know?

AHC fluid.
No.
Yes.

 

[unfast]

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[TXLX007]

AHC fluid.
No.
Yes.

I’ve heard of people using ATFIV, Tractor hydraulic fluid. Etc...

Was hoping for a chemical engineer to chime in.

There must be somebody on this forum that has the spec sheet on the actual oil weight and chemical properties.

 

[TXLX007]

Found this:

alternative fluids for AHC system

I was talking to Keith over at B&B Suspensions the other day and one of the topics was the AHC hydraulic fluid. He recommended using Dexron VI instead of the Toyota AHC fluid. It is cheaper, has better thermal performance, and according to him meets or exceeds other requirements for the...

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[playdrv4me]

The Dexron VI sounds interesting

 

[txgringo]

I just called my local dealer asking about the original AHC part number, not knowing that it was discontinue/unobtanium. They recommended 08886-81221 as a replacement. Anyone using this stuff?

 

[boca1]

I just called my local dealer asking about the original AHC part number, not knowing that it was discontinue/unobtanium. They recommended 08886-81221 as a replacement. Anyone using this stuff?

same thing but in 1 quart bottles, buy 3