If you are noticing fluid at the hydraulic jack of the landing gear then there is something wrong, that is a closed circuit and overfilling would not do that, the only possibility is that the fluid has indeed been overfilled and has leaked into the compartment where the pump and tank are and is dripping out the bottom of that compartment. Check the level of the fluid in the hydraulic tank, if it is really close to the filler spout then it could have been overfilled, also look for oil on the floor of that compartment.
Why bother putting them out unless you absolutely have to until you are where it is a bit warmer.
I hope it works out for you, I am off to get bad news regarding my sister. Will check in later and see if anyone has been able to enlighten you further.
Be safe.
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