Which symptom indicates internal leakage past the spool of a hydraulic directional control valve?

💡 Explanation

When the spool has internal leakage, fluid bypasses the intended path, especially under static load, causing actuator drift because the valve fails to hold position against external forces. Therefore actuator drift occurs, rather than overheating, cavitation, or chatter which imply other valve or system dysfunctions.

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