Title: Service the filters and breathers.
Course: Diesel Equipment Technology III (20107-III) > Section: Hydraulics: Servicing Filtration/Reservoirs (Tanks)

Service should include

- changing the filter(s), according to manufacturer guidelines
- cutting the filter open and examining it for debris
- cleaning the breather in a non-flammable solvent.

ASE 2: VIII. Hydraulics: C. Filtration/Reservoirs (Tanks)

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the pros and cons of a spin-on oil filter and a cartridge style filter?
- Why are some hydraulic tanks vented while most are pressurized?