My Floor Jack Leaks Down How Do I Fix It

In this video i show you how to fix a few common problems with your hydraulic floor jack.

My floor jack leaks down how do i fix it.

Since floor jacks can be heavy make sure that the work table is heavy duty and clear of any debris or obstacles. Inspect the ram of the floor jack by turning it on the side. In order to fix the leak in your floor jack you will need to place it on a solid work surface. Use a catch container such as an oil drain pan to minimize the mess.

Be sure to check it in its extended and retracted positions. Do you have a hydraulic jack that is slow doesn t stay up or maybe doesn t lift at all. Try it if yours has the same symptoms it just may fix. Before placing the new ring back into position you should coat it with a small amount of hydraulic fluid using your fingers you can probably find a rebuild kit for your jack which should have the rings and other small parts you need.

Apply premium lubricating oil regularly to all the movable parts of the floor jack. Release the pressure in the jack by turning the pressure release valve counter clockwise to repair a visible hydraulic fluid leak. In this video i demonstrate how to remove air from your hydraulic jack and fixes it from bleeding down. They are easy to repair and it can save you 150 200.

To celebrate my one year on youtube i thought it would be wise to redo my first video which i think is terrible. 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. The rusted pistons of the jack can cause an underlying issue that needs to be taken care of.

There are a few easy cheap things you can do to bring a floor jack.