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What is indicated if the hydraulic oil appears cloudy and milky-white during daily walkaround?
Explanation
Clean hydraulic oil is clear amber. A opaque cloudy milky coloration points directly to severe water contamination, which leads to chemical fluid emulsification. Water can seep in via loose tank caps, pressure wash spray, or leaky coolers.