How often should I sample hydraulic oil on a high-hour loader?
Loader sits around 8k hours. Setting a maintenance plan after auction purchase.
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asked 20 Feb 2025, 5:36 am by Olivia W.
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Quarterly or every 500 hours under heavy use is a solid baseline. Also sample after any major hose failure — contamination spreads fast.
Pair samples with filter cut-downs. Metal type tells you pump vs cylinder wear patterns.