Frequently Asked Questions

Many times I have had people say that their system is burning up--it's so hot they can't touch the reservoir. Most people can hold their hand on a reservoir that is at 130ºF (55ºC)and can't at 140ºF (60ºC). Women may add as much as 10ºF (5ºC) to this number. 140ºF (60ºC) is a very acceptable temperature for a hydraulic system. If the paint changes color--THAT is an indication that there is a heat problem.