Hydraulic Leak Dye

TV Kubota BX 23

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2005 Kubota BX 23 with loader & Backhoe
Nov 21, 2023
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Hello, I have a hydraulic leak near the control valve, I cannot pinpoint the exact location of this leak. I have heard of dyes being used and was looking for advice from others on how they found difficult leaks. The machine is a BX 23D. Any suggestions would be appreciate.

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Runs With Scissors

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L2501 TLB , Grappel, Brush Hog, Box Blade, Ballast box, Forks, Tiller, PH digger
Jan 25, 2023
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I put John Deere "red coloring" into my system. It makes checking levels and "seeing it" much easier.

In regard to "special dyes" there are kits available on Amazon, but I have found that just using a "black light" flashlight and yellow glasses, without the "special dyes, works pretty well in many instances.
 
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