Give me the Bad News on Hydraulic Seal Leaks

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John Hasler
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Re: Give me the Bad News on Hydraulic Seal Leaks

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steamin10 writes:
> Hydraulics that seep are a good thing. The wisp of oil is easily washed away during normal service, and keeps threads and knuckles lubed for free
> turning. A little dirt stuck in an oil film actually preserves paint. Frequent washing and soap will destroy fenders and other lapped sheet metal with
> corrosion that a little oil will stop.

Thank you for an excellent rationalization for not pressure-washing my tractors.
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