# Why is it Important to Keep Track of Hydraulic Oil Change Schedule?

> Discover the importance of regular hydraulic oil changes in construction machinery to prevent costly failures and delays. Learn about the symptoms of used hydraulic oil and how to change it effectively. Optimize your maintenance costs with high-quality oil and professional services.

### Hydraulic oil change - why is it worth remembering?

Due to the cost of maintaining construction machinery, the vast majority of companies in the industry try to optimize expenses through **intensive exploitation**. For this reason, the issue of **regular servicing** of the drive system and hydraulic system becomes extremely important.

Replacing **hydraulic oil** along with **filters** allows to avoid a decrease in efficiency caused by clogging of the hydraulic system, which in the long run can of course lead to much more **costly failures** or delays related to the implementation of work on schedule.

When changing hydraulic oil, it is definitely more profitable to invest in **high-quality oil**, as it will allow to extend the intervals between periodic services.

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### Used hydraulic oil - symptoms and why it requires periodic replacement

Used hydraulic oil manifests itself primarily by a **general decrease in efficiency** of the hydraulic system.

A great way to verify the condition of the oil is regular filter checks, which should not be too **contaminated** or simply clogged.

In such a matter, the impurities and symptoms of used hydraulic oil are quite **easily noticeable**, as the efficiency and performance deteriorate as a result of losing its properties.

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### How to change hydraulic oil in an excavator?

All people who are not sure how to change hydraulic oil in excavators should start primarily by familiarizing themselves with the **information in the manufacturer's manual** of the vehicle. This is where you can find out **what type of oil** will be needed and how much to pour.

Regardless of the brand and type of construction machinery, it is necessary to remember about **new filters** at the same time. Neglecting this issue, one has to reckon with a high risk of potentially extremely costly failure due to contamination of the most sensitive **elements of the hydraulic system**.

Instead of wondering how to change hydraulic oil in an excavator, it is definitely better to entrust it to **experienced professionals** from Wibako. Thanks to professional knowledge, many years of experience and a well-equipped technical base, we offer comprehensive support in the field of stationary and mobile service of construction machinery.

Published: 2024-03-25

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