My Floor Jack Leaks Down How Do I Fix It

In order to get at the o ring in the floor jack you will need to loosen the valve screw.

My floor jack leaks down how do i fix it.

There are a few easy cheap things you can do to bring a floor jack. The rusted pistons of the jack can cause an underlying issue that needs to be taken care of. Do you have a hydraulic jack that is slow doesn t stay up or maybe doesn t lift at all. In this video i demonstrate how to remove air from your hydraulic jack and fixes it from bleeding down.

Release the pressure in the jack by turning the pressure release valve counter clockwise to repair a visible hydraulic fluid leak. To celebrate my one year on youtube i thought it would be wise to redo my first video which i think is terrible. Inspect the ram of the floor jack by turning it on the side. Step 2 loosen valve screw.

In order to fix the leak in your floor jack you will need to place it on a solid work surface. Apply premium lubricating oil regularly to all the movable parts of the floor jack. 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. Plan on spending the equivalent of about 50 for a good kit and shipping but that s just a general guideline.

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. Try it if yours has the same symptoms it just may fix. Step 3 open the fluid fill and turn the jack upside down to drain the hydraulic fluid out of the jack.

In this video i show the correct way to.