Omega Owners Forum
Chat Area => General Car Chat => Topic started by: feeutfo on 16 September 2010, 09:40:00
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Sealey recommend a certain oil, and any other oil invalidates the warranty, does it really matter what oil is used? Mine seems to be a bit low, full stroke only lifts the saddle through half it's movement. Pumping to bleed air helps, but problem returns, it now squeaks as if it's sucking air bubbles. :(
Still a million times better than Daz's jack though....thought I'd get that in before he pipes up ;D
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We've always used the jack oil from the big H.. ANd seems to do the job with no problems!!!
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Sealey HJO from memory which is actualy not that pricey.
Question is.....where has it gone and can you see a leak.
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Sealey HJO from memory which is actualy not that pricey.
Question is.....where has it gone and can you see a leak.
Been problematic from new :(
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My jack will leak if the "release" valve is not screwed back in, and the jack ends up on its side, which it is bound to do given the design of the case !! Do the valve up and no problems at all.
Don't know if yours is the same problem ??
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yep, know what you mean.
I think its just been under filled from the factory. Or there is something a miss.
I have some cheapo hydrolic fluid, just not sure if it matters which fluid is used? or are sealey just trying to flog more of thier own oil?
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It wouldn't really matter what Hydraulic oil you put in a jack.
I dought Sealey will be doing a chemical test to see what oil you've in it.
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agreed, cant see it affecting the seals.
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Transmission fluid is fine
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A pop bottle of hyraulic oil filled from work's oil stores has been great in my 30 year old trolly jack after its over haul. :y :y
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I hate hydraulic oil, it gets everywhere.
Was covered in the stuff last night and will be again every week for a few more weeks.
Still, it means I have access to 200+ litres of fresh ISO46 ydraulic oil if I need any !
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Sealey recommend a certain oil, and any other oil invalidates the warranty, does it really matter what oil is used? Mine seems to be a bit low, full stroke only lifts the saddle through half it's movement. Pumping to bleed air helps, but problem returns, it now squeaks as if it's sucking air bubbles. :(
Still a million times better than Daz's jack though....thought I'd get that in before he pipes up ;D
It was fine until you touched it Gixer . . . ;D
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Ah, is yours a hair trigger Clarke one as well ;D
They are OK once you're used to them, although DTM's is definately more 'anxious' than mine when it comes to lowering the car ;D
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Ah, is yours a hair trigger Clarke one as well ;D
;D Friend of mine has one of those.. after the first time using it I'm always verrry careful lowering cars off jacks, now!
Don't think he liked the way the car bounced off his garage floor..
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mine must be unusual in that it does seem very controlled :-/
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Sealey recommend a certain oil, and any other oil invalidates the warranty, does it really matter what oil is used? Mine seems to be a bit low, full stroke only lifts the saddle through half it's movement. Pumping to bleed air helps, but problem returns, it now squeaks as if it's sucking air bubbles. :(
Still a million times better than Daz's jack though....thought I'd get that in before he pipes up ;D
It was fine until you touched it Gixer . . . ;D
:D I blame DTM, was like it when I got it from him....you notice he quietly fixed the valve mechanism engaging, definitely a sign of guilt.
But Do you remember Arcrites till in "open all hours".... :o ;D
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Sealey recommend a certain oil, and any other oil invalidates the warranty, does it really matter what oil is used? Mine seems to be a bit low, full stroke only lifts the saddle through half it's movement. Pumping to bleed air helps, but problem returns, it now squeaks as if it's sucking air bubbles. :(
Still a million times better than Daz's jack though....thought I'd get that in before he pipes up ;D
It was fine until you touched it Gixer . . . ;D
:D I blame DTM, was like it when I got it from him....you notice he quietly fixed the valve mechanism engaging, definitely a sign of guilt.
But Do you remember Arcrites till in "open all hours".... :o ;D
He's from Robin Hood Country what do you expect??? ;D
I have got in touch with the shop I bought my Jack from and they are collecting it to apparently put it right..... wonder what they will say when they see DTM's "Jim'll Fix it" ;D ;D ;D ;D