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Leaking hydrolic oil. Help!

turtle

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I've had to replace hydrolic oil in my motor just about every day. Can't seem to find the leak anywhere. Usually when a hose gets a hole in it, the wraps get oil all over them and it's a pain to get off, but now I can't see oil anywhere. Any tips on finding this leak?
 

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Add some red dye to your oil, it will make it easier to see the leak.
 

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If you can, turn off all the water spraying on your equipment and dry off your hydraulic motors and run them for 15-20 min. If it's leaking it should start seeping by then. Red dye helps too as wash103 said.
 
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