If liquid is not compressible, why do we need special hydraulic fluid? Why not just use water? 1.85K viewsMarch 23, 2024EngineeringOther Question100.55K March 22, 2024 0 Comments If liquid is not compressible, why do we need special hydraulic fluid? Why not just use water? In: Engineering 33 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted March 23, 2024 0 Comments Unfortunately water has a few problems with it. Water isn’t very viscous and the sloshing around of it would lead to erosion of the interior of a hydraulic cylinder. Additionally, water is reactive with steel and would oxidize it causing it to rust. You are viewing 1 out of 33 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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