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Is hydraulic fluid for a jack different from hydraulic brake fluid in a car?
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∙ 13y ago
Yes, they are different.
Brake fluid will eat the jack seals. Some people might suggest Transmission Fluid or motor oil, but there's really no need -- hydraulic jack oil is inexpensive and easily available at many tool, hardware, and auto parts stores. And it's supposed to keep seals in the best possible condition. Here are a few part numbers you can search for:
GUNK 4KTN1 Hydraulic Jack Oil, 12 Oz
Gold Eagle Heavy Duty Jack Oil - JF16
"Ace" Hydraulic Jack Oil (at Ace Hardware Stores).
As of this writing in mid 2010, a 12 oz bottle is about $4.
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Why you use hydraulic jack oil only?
designed for hydraulic jack perhaps power steering fluid would work Brake fluid Ruins pump
What are the Applications of pascal?
hydraulic brake and hydraulic jack
How do you drain hydraulic fluid from a hydraulic floor jack?
Remove screw that lowers jack
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.
Can you put water in a hydraulic jack?
you can but you'll be buying a new one very shortly afterwards. Use hydraulic fluid. Brake fluid works well also
Can you use transmission fluid in a hydraulic jack?
No, use only the appropriate fluid or the jack may fail, killing you.
What is The application of principle?
hithe most common applications on pascal Principal is hydraulic brake and hydraulic jack
What is an example of the use of pascals principle?
Pascal's principle states; that a change in pressure in an enclosed fluid is transmitted equally to all parts of the fluid.
How do you release hydraulic fluid to a hydraulic cylinder jack?
lossen the plug and pump handle slowly till fluid comes out, tighten plug.
Would 80w90 gear oil work in a hydraulic jack?
No. Only hydraulic oil can be used in hydraulic jacks. Hydraulic oil is compressed (a requirement for use in hydraulic cylinders) so that there are no air or other gases dissolved in it. Before adding hydraulic fluid to the jack, be certain that the fluid has been sitting for at least 24 hours to avoid introducing air into the hydraulic fluid in the chamber.You should be able to purchase hydraulic oil (sometimes it will be labeled "Hydraulic Jack Oil/Fluid or Jack Oil/Fluid) in small or large quantities, inexpensively, at any auto parts store worthy of the name. It can also be purchased at some Walmarts and any heavy equipment supply stores.
How do you tell if hydraulic jack needs fluid?
Remove the fill plug and top it off with hydraulic oil.
Can you use brake fluid in a floor jack?
No.
