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Title: car jack problem
Post by: omegaman2 on 31 October 2009, 20:42:13
while doing a wee thank you job on my mates pug ,he un screwed the release valve too much and  it lost some fluid , now it wont jack to good
can i refill it safely :question
Title: Re: car jack problem
Post by: Andy B on 31 October 2009, 20:50:25
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while doing a wee thank you job on my mates pug ,he un screwed the release valve too much and  it lost some fluid , now it wont jack to good
can i refill it safely :question

You really need hyraulic fluid of some description. I have used ordinary engine oil in the past though - different types of oil have different characteristics & you shoul use the correct type.
I can't recommend any cos mine came courtesy of work  ::)
Title: Re: car jack problem
Post by: tunnie on 31 October 2009, 20:52:33
i have one of those jacks, the arm for it is a slot fit if i remember correctly?

I bought a fat new 3 ton jack, with a much bigger lifting plate. It was spring loaded, no little valve thing, much more substantial. I was always nervous jacking up a 2 ton car with those little things.

Maybe time to treat yourself?  :)
Title: Re: car jack problem
Post by: Ghost on 31 October 2009, 22:21:16
We used to use brake fluid for the one at work and we never had any problems with it.
Title: Re: car jack problem
Post by: Gaffers on 31 October 2009, 22:25:00
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We used to use brake fluid for the one at work and we never had any problems with it.

As long as there are no leaks in your jack as brake fluid is very hydroscopic.... trolley jack oil is readily available in most factors :y
Title: Re: car jack problem
Post by: Andy B on 31 October 2009, 23:06:26
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We used to use brake fluid for the one at work and we never had any problems with it.

so .... that'll be hydraulic oil then ....   ;)  ;)   ;) :y
Title: Re: car jack problem
Post by: Omegadoha, Desert Member on 02 November 2009, 16:37:17
The difference between a giraffe and the hydraulic jack is that the giraffe has high 'dangle berries'. ;D ;D Sorry couldn't resist. It's obviously approaching my bedtime.
Title: Re: car jack problem
Post by: waspy on 02 November 2009, 16:40:17
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The difference between a giraffe and the hydraulic jack is that the giraffe has high 'dangle berries'. ;D ;D Sorry couldn't resist. It's obviously approaching my bedtime.

Good night :P ;D
Title: Re: car jack problem
Post by: Kevin Wood on 02 November 2009, 17:11:06
The biggest concern would be picking an oil that won't degrade the seals IMHO. Engine oil might. I would say brake fluid or ATF would be a safer bet.

Jack oil is probably one of the above, marked up and sold in very small quantities - just like lawn mower oil. ;)

Kevin
Title: Re: car jack problem
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 02 November 2009, 18:49:11
Its normaly an ISO 32 hydraulic fluid....available from any factors or good industrial suppliers.