I decided to repeat my message from September. For Linutos wrote.

In order for questions. The topic itself with hydraulic oil is now actively studied.
1. What pouring is a philosophical question. it motor oil It has a permanent operating temperature, and in essence, high oil fluidity at low temperatures are needed only to start. With hydraulics, it is completely different - it should work in a much wider range of temperatures. That is, it should not be very thick in the cold and not be too liquid in the heat. And it must be borne in mind that during the operation, the oil is heated. Oil cooler role is played by oil. In the case of powerful crane installations, oil radiators with forced cooling are already set. During operation, the viscosity of the oil should not be descended below 13 WST and rise above 500 CST. The launch of the hydraulic pump without load is possible up to 1500 CST. The viscosity of the oil, which is indicated in the title is determined at 40 degrees. In any case, the oil temperature should not be increased above 60-70 degrees. At a higher temperature, the oil begins to quickly oxidize, oxidation products increase the viscosity of the oil and cause corrosion of metal parts. Theoretically, it is necessary for cold time to pour oil with a lower viscosity, and for warm with high. Either use a certain all-season oil. Having studied this issue now I will change the oil. Stopped on Mol Hydro Arctic 32 (synthetics). When - 40 viscosity 1000cst, with +70 viscosity 13 CST. Thus, I think that I can use it and with severe frosts, and in the heat.
2. How often to change? As a rule, replacement is recommended every 1000 hours or before the start of the winter (summer) season. The problem in the use of summer and winter Oil I see that the oil does not merge from the system entirely and a lot of oil remains in the system. As a result, a certain burden of summer and winter is formed. In short, the meaning is lost in my opinion. Under our work conditions, the operation for half a year is relatively small and it is simply impractical to change it 2 times a year. Therefore, it decided that it was better to buy expensive synthetics and forget about it for 2-3 years.
3. The replacement procedure is quite simple. It is desirable to change the oil to warm the system as much as possible, draw all cylinder rods, merge the oil from the tank, replace the filter, pour fresh oil. Also check the Sapun. If the oil tank is dirty, then it is necessary to freeze and wash it. Needless to say, when pouring fresh oil should be avoided any mud.

Not so long ago this synthetic in all cars flooded. Even the sound of the hydraulic pump has changed - it became much quieter to work with which it does not understand what it is connected. Explore kinematic viscosity graphs depending on temperature. The question is more serious than it may seem at first.