MF 590 power steering oil?

[PeterW]

Hi Everyone,
Can't believe I can't find the answer on the internet but can anyone tell me what oil is suitable for an MF590 steering system? Also what capacity is the system as may as well do an oil change at the same time.
I'm trying to help a farmer friend prep it for sale. They are the second owner and it's been on the farm for decades. It's in nice condition if anyone is interested?
Many thanks
Pete

 

[agrimax]

A lot of folks use ATF but whatever is in the engine will be fine. Might be a little heavier in the winter til it gets warmed up though. Either 15w40 or 10w30 super universal. (not UTTO) If you use the same as in the engine,if the front pump seal leaks,it'll only raise the oil level in the sump rather than contaminate it as well,as it would if using ATF.
Don't know the quantity though.

 

[PeterW]

Thanks Agrimax, I saw some 10w30 in his shed so we'll give that a go.

 

[essexpete]

Castrol - Rego2Oil

rego2oil.castrol.com

 

[Henarar]

ATF

 

[Tractortech]

Now Then..
I would only use ATF. Anything else will froth and give rubbish / poor steering performance...

 

[agrimax]

Been using engine oil for years.......Never a problem.

 

[76masseyman]

Super Universal was the recommendation for those series of tractors. Engine, transmission and steering reservoir.

 

[bill and bens dad]

can you post some pictures of the mf 590 please

 

[Henarar]

Super Universal was the recommendation for those series of tractors. Engine, transmission and steering reservoir.

I think it says ATF in the book but am quite happy to be proved wrong

 

[bill and bens dad]

the nearest or similar is ATG,red fluid/oil,

 

[PeterW]

Hi, Bill and Ben, yes, I'll put some photos up over the weekend.

 

[76masseyman]

One just for you @bill and bens dad, not mine by the way.

 

[bill and bens dad]

One just for you @bill and bens dad, not mine by the way.

nice picture,tractor looks good ,how old is the picture ??

 

[76masseyman]

nice picture,tractor looks good ,how old is the picture ??

Picture taken spring 2019.

 

[essexpete]

Super Universal was the recommendation for those series of tractors. Engine, transmission and steering reservoir.

That was what was used on the farm I was on in the early 80s although they may have used a dedicated engine oil. The spec on the castrol site implies more of a transmission oil. I expect either will do.

 

[Henarar]

 

[bill and bens dad]

Picture taken spring 2019.

looks a nice tractor,most have succumbed to rust particularly above the windscreen,hence my question about the date of the pictures,thanks for posting

 

[essexpete]

One just for you @bill and bens dad, not mine by the way.

Takes me back to student days although the ones I drove had opico turbos. Pulled like stink.

 

[MF-ANDY]

Glad to see someone has posted the correct answer and not what they "think" is correct