My Floor Jack Leaks Down How Do I Fix It

To celebrate my one year on youtube i thought it would be wise to redo my first video which i think is terrible.

My floor jack leaks down how do i fix it.

Do you have a hydraulic jack that is slow doesn t stay up or maybe doesn t lift at all. In this video i show the correct way to. Be sure to check it in its extended and retracted positions. Use a catch container such as an oil drain pan to minimize the mess.

In this video i show you how to fix a few common problems with your hydraulic floor jack. Step 3 open the fluid fill and turn the jack upside down to drain the hydraulic fluid out of the jack. Step 2 loosen valve screw. Apply premium lubricating oil regularly to all the movable parts of the floor jack.

In order to fix the leak in your floor jack you will need to place it on a solid work surface. Since floor jacks can be heavy make sure that the work table is heavy duty and clear of any debris or obstacles. There are a few easy cheap things you can do to bring a floor jack. Try it if yours has the same symptoms it just may fix.

They are easy to repair and it can save you 150 200. In order to get at the o ring in the floor jack you will need to loosen the valve screw. In this video i demonstrate how to remove air from your hydraulic jack and fixes it from bleeding down. The rusted pistons of the jack can cause an underlying issue that needs to be taken care of.

Inspect the ram of the floor jack by turning it on the side.