What happens if I overfill hydraulic fluid?
What happens if I overfill hydraulic fluid? If you overfill it, as the fluid warms up it expands and if the case is overfilled, it will push it out through the vent. Can I use hydraulic fluid in my transmission? Yes you can run hydraulic fluid in the tranny. Why do you need a reservoir in a hydraulic tank? The reservoir serves as a settling tank where heavy particles of contamination may settle out of the fluid and remain harmlessly on the bottom until removed by cleaning or flushing of the reservoir. It also allows entrained air to separate from...