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Would 80w90 gear oil work in a hydraulic jack?

Anonymous

∙ 14y ago

Updated: 10/20/2022

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.

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Who do you think would use a hydraulic jack?

Doctor

What oil do you use in a hydraulic floor jack?

Hydraulic Jack oil

Why you use hydraulic jack oil only?

designed for hydraulic jack perhaps power steering fluid would work Brake fluid Ruins pump

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.

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 a hydraulic jack made of?

Hydraulic jacks are always made of steel. No other material would be able to take such internal pressure

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

Which is the number 1 company of hydraulic jack?

The Green Book is the number 1 company for Hydraulic jack.

Name to hydraulic systems that an auto mechanic would know well?

Car lift and a Jack

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