Hydraulic fluid dipstick question

[WV NATIVE]

I’ve got an odd question about the hydraulic fluid dipstick on my B7500.

When I pull the dipstick on my hydraulic fluid it is barely touching the stick but when I insert it again and pull it back out it shows full.

Anyone else have that issue?

It’s the only piece of equipment I own that’s acts like that. I thought the vent may be clogged up but it breathes free.

Not sure which reading I should believe.

Pictures aren’t the best representation but you get the idea. First pull of the stick looks dry - second doesn’t.

 

[leonard65]

Ok same exact thing on my B2320 I never posted it because I didnt want anyone to think I was crazy.Also so hard to read, clear fluid on the orange stick.

 

[WV NATIVE]

Ok same exact thing on my B2320 I never posted it because I didnt want anyone to think I was crazy.Also so hard to read, clear fluid on the orange stick.

If you’re crazy then I guess I am too.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Put a piece of black shrink wrap on the dipstick or dye in the fluid, to read it better.