Replace Floor Jack Oil

Step 5 replace rubber plug.

Replace floor jack oil. The piston will rise to its optimal height when the fluid is at full capacity. The oil in the floor jack should be replaced every 3 years. Replace the oil fill plug and wipe up any spilled hydraulic jack oil. If you do not have access to hydraulic fluid you can use 5w 30 motor oil as a substitute but you should replace it with the correct substance as quickly as possible.

The amount you will use will vary depending on the size and the make of the floor jack. To add oil to a hydraulic floor jack start by making sure the jack is completely lowered by turning the jack s release valve counterclockwise until it s as low as it can get. This lifting device pumps fluid from one chamber to another which forces a piston to rise. Begin the hydraulic oil replacement by lowering the jack to its down position.

For safety s sake it is always a good idea to check the various components of the jack during the oil filling procedure to determine whether the jack is safe to use. Oil contamination could also be one of the reasons. Replace the filler plug. Be that as it may it is advisable to keep checking the condition of the oil.

You should also monitor the overall performance of the floor jack before replacing the oil. Regardless you want to make sure that the cylinder is full. With a good floor jack you will only refill the oil once or twice in a year. In this case turn the jack upside down and drain the contaminated oil fill the jack with the new oil up to the required level.

Although floor jacks do not consume oil it may leak out from one of several places over time. On most models this is accomplished by slowly turning the fluid release valve counterclockwise one half turn to. In most cases manufacturers suggest that the hydraulic oil should be refilled periodically. Firstly if the hydraulic floor jack is not lifting properly then the oil level is required to be checked.