Mysterious hydraulic leak

[tjsschmoodz]

1999 Bobcat 763. Started seeing 'leak lines' in my driveway. Got off and noticed an actual stream pouring out the right side in between the two wheels. Brought it in garage and added more fluid to the line of dipstick to see if he could see where it was coming from. Took it for a ride using all hydraulics and now absolutely NOTHING leaks?? How can it go from streaming to nothing?? Very confused! Please help. Thanks!

 

[brdgbldr]

First, are you sure it is hydraulic oil? How much hydraulic oil did you need to add?

I would suggest lifting up the cab and taking a look.

Are your drain holes in the frame clear of all debris? This is normally where fluids come out. You could have a leak that is pooling somewhere and only spilling out when the machine leans a certain way. You could also have fluid coming out of the chain case covers if it is over full from a motor seal leaking into it.