fluid Changes

[douglas1]

After how many hours of use do you change the hydraulic fluid? or do you just top it off?

 

[ray benson]

No leaks or problems the level doesn't change. Major manufacturers recommend filter changes every 50 hours and fluid changes at 100 hours. I change the filter every 2 years. The fluid change - as long as it isn't milky(water in it) and looks the same(straw/wheat color) a change at maybe 10 years. Splitter is used only 15 to 20 hours a year.