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you can but you'll be buying a new one very shortly afterwards. Use hydraulic fluid. Brake fluid works well also
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∙ 15y ago
Wiki User
∙ 14y agoGenerally no. Most hydraulic components in systems need the lubricity and corrosion protection of oil-based fluids. That said, there are some hydraulic systems designed for water.
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How do you put fluid in hydraulic Jack?
Open the drain screw that holds the body of the hydraulic jack. This way you can addhydraulic oil to the hydraulic jack.
Why is water not used instead of oil in hydraulic jack?
water is compressible
How do you drain hydraulic fluid from a hydraulic floor jack?
Remove screw that lowers jack
What is the operation of pump in hydraulic jack?
The operation of the pump in a hydraulic jack is to generate pressure. This causes the jack to rise and lift as needed.
What oil will work in a hydraulic Jack?
Hydraulic jack oil at auto parts or Wal-Mart store
How do you put fluid in hydraulic Jack?
Open the drain screw that holds the body of the hydraulic jack. This way you can addhydraulic oil to the hydraulic jack.
Why is water not used instead of oil in hydraulic jack?
water is compressible
What other oil can you put in a hydraulic jack?
Power steering sealer and conditioner fluid.
What oil do you use in a hydraulic floor jack?
Hydraulic Jack oil
Do Hydraulic jacks should always be used with jack stands?
There is a possibility (a danger) that a hydraulic Jack can suddenly slip, or develop a leak and collapse. Once the jack has raised the vehicle, it is put on to jack stands (axle stands) to prevent being trapped underneath the vehicle.
Purchase a Hydraulic Jack?
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How do you drain hydraulic fluid from a hydraulic floor jack?
Remove screw that lowers jack
What are the Applications of pascal?
hydraulic brake and hydraulic jack
What is the operation of pump in hydraulic jack?
The operation of the pump in a hydraulic jack is to generate pressure. This causes the jack to rise and lift as needed.
Which is the number 1 company of hydraulic jack?
The Green Book is the number 1 company for Hydraulic jack.
What oil will work in a hydraulic Jack?
Hydraulic jack oil at auto parts or Wal-Mart store
My 2ton floor jack won't lift how do you put fluid in the jack?
Should be a screw at the side of the jack body Make sure piston is in collapsed position and fill with hydraulic jack oil to this level
