Oil & Fuel HST oil level

don white · Jul 7, 2015

So I have an observation that I am wondering if anyone else has noticed. I have a B26 and when I check the HST oil level before start up it is never on the dip stick. When I put the dip stick back in and take it out again then the oil registers on the dip stick. It is weird. I guess I am wondering about a vent problem? I have no other problems with the system.

namesray · Jul 7, 2015

I was always taught to "double dip" all dip sticks to get an accurate reading. Some equipment will vaccum off the dip stick tube during operation and wont refill until dip stick is pulld out. I have seen this on other equipment, both engine oil and hydraulic oil dip sticks. I think your system is fine.

sandyc · Jul 8, 2015

I always double dip for all my equipment (tractors, gen, cars, etc). Wish Kubota didn't use yellow as it is hard to see the level.

hobonc · Jul 8, 2015

I marked mine with a sharpie it helped.

oldballs · Jul 8, 2015

I'm a double dipper, hot or cold.

smstonypoint · Jul 8, 2015

sandyc said:
I always double dip for all my equipment (tractors, gen, cars, etc). Wish Kubota didn't use yellow as it is hard to see the level.

hobonc said:
I marked mine with a sharpie it helped.

I lay the dip stick on a paper towel and observe the "damp" level relative to the full level.

Steve

nybirdman · Jul 8, 2015

sandyc said:
I always double dip for all my equipment (tractors, gen, cars, etc). Wish Kubota didn't use yellow as it is hard to see the level.

I added John Deere "hydraulic dye" to my Kubota HST system;makes it much easier to see.Something like $4.99/ea.;I added two.Note: it didn't turn the tractor to green and yellow!

Kanook · Jul 8, 2015

"HYDRAULIC DYE"....what a great idea......Gotta' get me some.

don white · Jul 8, 2015

I like the hydraulic dye idea. Do yuns think we can trust that guy from NY. I am gonna be pissed if my tractor turns green.

I also like the paper towel system.
Never any trouble seeing the engine oil.

I guess I am not explaining what is happening very well or it does not happen to anyone else. There is NO oil on the dip stick the first time I pull it out. When I put it back in and pull out then the level is registered on the stick. I am thinking some kind of vacuum is holding the oil away from the stick????. Or I am just wacko. The 70s were a long decade.

Kanook · Jul 8, 2015

Don White.....I know what you mean. My B2650HSDC is the same..The 1st pull of the dip stik is dry but when I re-insert it registers between the full/add lines.