Oil & Fuel BX-22 Hydraulic oil change

[mik]

I last changed hydraulic fluid in 2009. For a number of reasons, I have only put 115 hours on my BX-22 since then. I know fluid should be changed every 300 hours but is it also time sensitive? Should I change hydraulic fluid now even though it only has 115 hours on it but is 5 years old?

 

[bajabum]

I wouldn't, unless It has some contamination/water in it.
Not particularly worried about the 300 hour change either.
That's just my opinion, if makes you feel better, change it...

 

[bellweather]

I doubt that it would have degraded over that period unless the system somehow became contaminated.
As bajabum stated, change it if it means you will sleep better.

 

[bp fick]

The only reason to consider changing is because you wish to improve performance by using some super, new, the World's Best, liquid gold and priced-to-match fluid. :laughing: