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.
 
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.