When you check the bubble level on the tank should you have ran the splitter a few minutes to get it warmed up prior to checking the level?..thanks
Checking hydraulic fluid level
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I check it cold. Some dipsticks are marked for hot and cold levels. The fluid expands when it's hot. A few minutes isn't going to make much difference in fluid temp.
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Figure, it should be above the bottom line of the range when cold and below the top line of the range when it's hot.
