How To Refill And Purge A Hydraulic Bottle Jack

I will show you how to ad oil to your bottle jack. This will keep it performing properly. When you first buy a jack you will need to bleed the jack of any air. Manufactures may not put enough oil in so a top up of oil is often necessary. Purging a bottle jack of air can help fix a jack that won’t lift or won’t stay lifted

[@GoViking933]

I can’t believe with 43,000 views you only get this many likes & comments. Thanks for sharing the knowledge 👍🏽

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Ya likes and comments are hit and miss. Always glad to help. Thanks for watching. Hope you hit like and subscribe.

[@Don_ECHOguy]

Rescued two jacks from the local County Recycling, one worked and the other would not until I used your purge instructions... all good now. Many Thanks!

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Sweet deal. Glad you used the video to save them from the landfill. Always great to hear the positive impact. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe.

[@andybailey6763]

Had a jack lay on its side in my truck toolbox and leak. This was exactly how i needed to refill the jack. Thanks.

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

I’m glad you found my video helpful. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe

[@billkubik1956]

@@andybailey6763 same exact thing for me

[@michelleinthemeadow]

Thanks for the video. I opened my bottle jack too much and lost quite a bit of oil. Glad to know how to fill and bleed. Thank you.

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Glad it helped. It’s happened to many people including myself. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe

[@michaelfornes1479]

With your help, I just got a bottle jack from 1983 working again. It wouldn't extend all the way under load.

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

That’s awesome. I always love hearing about the impact of my videos. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe. Enjoy the classic Jack.

[@BrigT262]

This video was so awesome!! Thank you so much for taking the time. Shirt, sweet and to the point without all the rambling... Thank you!!

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Glad you enjoyed. Always happy to hear from the viewers. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe

[@grahamgodden6574]

Briliiant ! Thanks for sharing that, the manufacturer's instructions aren't very clear.

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

No manufacturer ever gives clear instructions. That’s why I do my videos. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe

[@billydrybread7876]

Nice simple video. Thanks bro.

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe

[@mattwaters6987]

Good video. Thanks for sharing. 👍

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

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[@johnclamshellsp1969]

Thank you for this great tutorial video on filling a hydraulic jack. Just got a engine lift and jack low on fluid. Thank you JA

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

You are welcome. Glad it helped. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe

[@t.c.3027]

Thanks for mainly the upright refilling, oil leveling, & bleeding process young man!👍🏾...WILL like & sub!

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Awesome. Thanks so much for your support. I’m glad the video helped. Always glad to hear from the fans. Cheers 🍻

[@shihabshihabi]

Purging is not complete.

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Purging in this video was performed precisely as instructed by the manufacturer. Purging is INDEED complete. Thanks for watching

[@wesbellmore6664]

Very refreshing to watch a how to video when the guy doesn’t say “go ahead and” two hundred times

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

lol. Thanks for the feedback. I’ve been told a few times that I say “just like that” too much in my videos. I try to keep I cap on that lol. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe

[@fons78]

Very clear video which and i therefor expected it to be helpful, but after (twice) this procedure I still feel zero resistance in the jack arm (yes, the plug is back in, the screw is tightened again ;-)). The arm drops back down on its own weight.. I don't feel any air escaping through the plug, there's no oil escaping after putting back the plug, .So the problem must be somewhere else.

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

How old is the jack. The internal seals could be worn out and not show any signs of exterior leaks. I have the same issue with a floor jack I’m working on. You can buy a new seal kit but it’s a very labor intensive process. Hope you are able to sort out things. Sorry I could help further. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe

[@fons78]

@@BillOfAllTrades2016 will buy a new jack. For 18 euros it's no big loss, but yeah, pity. Thank you anyway.

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Yes a new jack will be easier and most likely cheaper. Thanks again for inquiring. Take care

[@dmullinax1000]

That's exactly what I was looking for how far to fill it. Thanks for keeping this video short and to-the-point I appreciate it.

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Short and sweet is always what I aim for. I’m glad it helped. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe

[@Swemist]

Thanks!! I ordered a hydraulic press but the jack didnt work because the oil ran out. (Bad transport) Saw that the rubber plug was damaged and wondered why its not a real screw for the oil fill..Still dont know if topping up with oil is enough,but I'm grateful for your video! There is a drain screw too,don't you recommend draining the old oil first?

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

When I did this video the oil was fairly new. If your oil is old then yes you can drain out first then top up. These bottle jacks don’t have a screw on the fill hole because it would interfere with the piston as it rises. That’s why they use the mushroom cap. Just order new ones online and you won’t have issues.

[@nubetoob9292]

After attempting this my bottle jack stopped working. I found a ball bearing on the table where I was working. I messed something up big time because my jack worked before it was just low on oil. Now it’s totally inoperable

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Ok. There is no ball bearing involved in this service. All that was done was pop a rubber cork and fill oil. There is no opportunity for a ball bearing to come out of anything. If you think you made the jack stop working by refilling oil then maybe you used the wrong type of oil. Regardless, with the info in your comment I strongly suggest you throw the jack away. And if your vehicle needs service please take it to a professional.

[@nubetoob9292]

@@BillOfAllTrades2016 Don’t be so dramatic my friend… Apparently I watched a couple videos. The other video said to open the vent screw to release air that way and the ball bearing must have popped out then, along with a lot of oil. I realized this and just popped her back in there and everything was back to normal. Your video is primo but there are much better methods to bleeding air out of these things, as I just learned 30 minutes ago. It involves pumping up the jack piston up, turning it upside down and pressing down on piston to bleed air. And as a side note: who said I worked on cars? Thinking these bottle jacks are only for mechanics is closed-minded.

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Ok. Well perhaps lead with the fact that you used a method other than what is stated in the video next time. I’m not being dramatic I’m just watching out for your safety. Thanks for watching. Glad you sorted things out. And as a side note: obviously the methods are not better if they lead to a ball bearing falling out of the jack. My method keeps it all sealed and is fool proof

[@janwieczorek1187]

Maybe next time don't screwed out the bottom valve completely so the valve locking ball will stay where supposed 👍🤨

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Exactly. Life is simple. Gotta keep it that way. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe

[@randy1ization]

U need to stand on it from the raised position, then have someone open the bleed, when it hits bottom close it. u dont know if it has air trapped till u put a load on it.

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Thanks. But the way I showed is the way the manufacturer suggests so I’m gonna do it that way. however You are free to do it your way though. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe

[@ededmonds8792]

Are you SURE!

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Some people like to make up stuff just so they can contradict stuff on KZbin. He probably never read the manual. Whenever I post a how to video of a product I always show as the manufacturer states.

[@mineer-pg5sv]

@@BillOfAllTrades2016 lmao

[@paulrobertss414]

I got a bottle jack for my boat trailer. Put in the back of my SUV and had to lay it on it's side to stow it. Most all of the Oil leaked out, so this video was perfect, thanks!

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

You’re welcome. Glad it helped. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe.

[@steven.h0629]

I love how most jack videos show exactly what a pain in the butt it is pulling and replacing the rubber oil plug 👍😎✊

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Oh yes it’s an absolute delight trying to put it back in there. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe

[@Dare.Bear.X]

Thanks

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

No problem. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe

[@TheWhiteleather]

Could have saved $45 if I saw this vid before cursing my jack for ruining my trousers and buying a new one. Still managed to salvage the old one. Only cost me $5 in oil and a new seal. Still need to buy another pair of trousers...but the others were beat. Cheers!

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

I’m glad it all worked out in the end. And now you get some fresh pants. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe

[@flowzerr4550]

seems like you'd mangle the plug less using a screwdriver under the edge

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

I never mangled the plug. Turned out fine

[@Jordan__Sloan]

Hahahaha everyone is a armchair quarterback

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

I see them rolling through the comments all too often. But I know my method in the video works so I shrug off their “professional” opinions. Lol. Thanks for watching. Hope you enjoyed. Please like and subscribe

[@deere7227]

Yes, I consider visegrips somewhat brutal

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

@@deere7227 vise grips are not brutal unless you use them in a brutal manner. Pliers are the manufacturers suggested method. Those are the methods I follow. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe

[@nsxt290]

Good video. I have 2 bottle Jacks that should get an oil change. I'll try your method

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Awesome. Glad you found my video. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe

[@HogMan2022]

Great video Sir, this is just what I needed! Liked and subscribed. 👍🙋

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Thanks for the sub! And thanks for watching. Glad to have helped. Take care.

[@raulitto]

Hi. I have such a jack and it's brand new, but I have the following problem: when I open the valve to lower the jack, the segments are not lowering completely. Even if I push then down with my hand, they go down, but when I move my hand away, they come again up (not completely, just partially, but enough to prevent me tl store the jack in its compartiment). Do you know what is the cause? Thank you

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Did you perform the air bleeding process before using? Sounds like there is air trapped in the cylinder. If the air bleed doesn’t work then raise the jack fully, then drop the jack back down. Remove the oil fill cap, shove the piston back in and at the same time put the oil fill cap back on. If none of this works you should return it as you said it is brand new. Tell the manufacturer it’s faulty and a warranty will cover a new replacement. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe

[@Ms_AP_]

Does this work for air hydraulic jacks too? Where does the oil ho anyways?

[@mkironman55]

A1. Clear and concise. I was adding oil but not doing anything else. no wonder my jack only lifted 2 inches. Much appreciated.

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

You’re welcome. Glad it helped. Take care and always jack safely. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe

[@pataguilar9976]

Always interesting watching someone not very good with his hands.

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Go on and elaborate. How am I not good with my hands? I got the task done. Lots of people are grateful for this video. But I guess you gotta stick out from that crowd. Thanks for watching

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

I know right. Some people love to hate. Thanks for watching. Hope you found the video helpful. Please like and subscribe

[@MortifiedPenguine]

@@pataguilar9976 that’s what she said

[@fringelunatic]

Tried that still not working. Any other ideas? I used it twice and no go. Craftsman brand and thought it was more reliable. I beginning to think that these are disposable. Hense the low prices.

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Take it back to the store and exchange it as defective for a new one.

[@JunPalen520]

sir what will happen if spill a fluid . i open the valve completely and it spills bout 10 ml or maybe 15ml..

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Simply put the valve back in all the way. Refill with oil and perform the purge process I showed in the video. Purge about 3 times and add oil if needed after each purge. All will be ok. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe

[@stephenfox8359]

Excellent video. Right on point. thanks.

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe

[@Matt-ep8nk]

Ain't them about the girliest hand you ever seen

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Lol. What kind of man handed women have you been dating. You love your women with crooked fingers and knuckle hair? All jokes aside I’m glad you admire my hands enough to destruct you from the main subject of the video. Thanks for watching

[@EasyOnYT]

@@BillOfAllTrades2016 OUCH! LOL

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Someone who wants to take stabs better be able to take a stab themselves lol. Hope you enjoyed the video and the aftershow in the comment section lol. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe

[@zico3239]

was it worth to rip up your new t shirt??

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Huh? I didn’t rip my shirt. what are you talking about 🤪

[@deere7227]

The oil container spout added greatly to ease of filling in a stupidly small hole. Can I fill it from bottom lock screw?

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

The oil needs to be added from the fill spout as the is the way it was designed. This is the only way to properly do this. Any improper or improvised method may result in injury when the jack is under load. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe

[@kc3678]

I was about to buy it but saw a review that it was useless horizontally. I downloaded the manual and it said it's meant for lifting and can only be tipped 3 degrees off vertical. I wrote a review that they are misleading the buyer. Have you used this in any other position since I need to use it sideways. There seems to be info out there about the pump has to be in a certain position. I just saw a brand called Strongarm at Lordco and at least the box says must have valve facing down. But again the manual does not give instructions for sideways use. Thanks

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

I only use my jacks vertical. I have no horizontal application for a jack

[@Swemist]

Thanks for useful knowledge..Have never changed the oil on a jack before and they haven't leaked any oil either.("garage jacks on wheels", typical 2 ton) But these standing jacks with only a rubber plug for oilfilling can easily start to leak if you knock them over,for example during transport..Also good to remember that they only works in portrait mode.

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Some bottle jacks including this one can work horizontally or vertically. I replaced my rubber cap with a tighter fitting one and never had a leak even when hey tip over in the car while driving. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe

[@ColdWarVet607]

Tested for oil in my brand new HF 20 ton jack , and its down at least 2 inches from the port, maybe more, cant get anything down far. Was it to expensive for them to add oil?

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Any jack I’ve ever bought, no matter the brand, has always required at least 2-3 fluid ounces of oil straight out of the box. Most manufacturers only fill 3/4 and you also need to bleed the air. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe

[@ColdWarVet607]

@@BillOfAllTrades2016 Of course! They save 25% on the cost of hydraulic oil. Its ingenious!

[@dr.awkward9075]

I just bought a 20 ton jack from Amazon. It arrived with all the oil leaked out all over the box. It won't lift at all. I'm going to try to fix it with the help of this video. Wish me luck!

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Hope it works for you. Best of luck. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe

[@dr.awkward9075]

@@BillOfAllTrades2016 It worked! Anybody reading this that's ordering from Amazon should probably expect to have to do this. The jack took almost the whole bottle of fluid to fill it up. I bought the jack oil from Walmart. Thanks, uploader! 👍👍

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Excellent. That’s great that it worked. Any jack whether booth online or in store will most likely need more oil added upon purchase and first use. I’ve owned 3 jacks and they all needed a top up upon first use and bleeding air from the piston.

[@spiveym]

Thanks man! You helped me salvage a jack I thought had blown a seal - it just had low oil.

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

That’s great that you saved it. Glad I was able to help. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe

[@spiveym]

@@BillOfAllTrades2016 Done!

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Thanks for your support.

[@ededmonds8792]

Silly Plastic Plugs.THANK you.

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

You're welcome. You can buy a handful of rubber ones on Amazon. That’s what I did for my floor jack. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe

[@stihlnz]

Many thanks

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

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[@narindersoi]

Thanks...

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

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[@leeharding5865]

Short and to the point. love it.

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

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[@mondavou9408]

Good video. Clear and concise.

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe

[@blacksonne19]

How about 1 that doesn't have an oil plug on the side like that? I have an old HW that doesn't have 1.

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

This video is intended for jacks with oil plugs like this one. For your plugless jack Maybe consider contacting the manufacturer and asking them for the process. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe

[@blacksonne19]

@@BillOfAllTrades2016 gee thanks, I never thought at that.

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

No problem. Take care. Hopefully you find the info you need

[@alaskansonthefly2737]

Appreciate the great video.

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

I’m glad you found the video. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe

[@AnthonyFrancisJones]

Just what I needed to know. Thanks!

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

You’re welcome. I’m glad it helped. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe

[@oaksidetexas]

Thanks for the quick and helpful video.

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

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[@akflyer129]

very helpful, thanks.

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

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[@SniffBackBetter]

Simple and clear. Thanks.

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

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[@alfredlee1472]

Very helpful. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

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[@clayton9136]

Bill of all trades except spelling.

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Is there an issue with spelling somewhere? Please be more specific

[@clayton9136]

@@BillOfAllTrades2016 Hydraulic

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Ah yes. Just changed it. Thanks. Lol. Please like and subscribe

[@mikec3820]

great info thank you!

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

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[@reefe5657]

Thank you.

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

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[@christophermckoy6801]

Thank you

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

You're welcome

[@timhancock1267]

Like so

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

And just like that. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe

[@alexanderhorbol7445]

Does this need to be done prior to the initial use?

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Yes every jack needs to be bled of air before their first use. Both bottle jacks and floor jacks. It’s always a good idea to buy a small bottle of fluid because if there are air pockets you will need to top off the jack. Thanks for watching. Hope this helps. Please like and subscribe

[@alexanderhorbol7445]

@@BillOfAllTrades2016 appreciate that. It’s interesting, in the directions for the big red jacks I bought, they fail to mention this! Or I must have missed it which is possible.

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

That’s interesting. My big red manual said to bleed it.

[@alexanderhorbol7445]

@@BillOfAllTrades2016 it’s probably there then lol

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

😁

[@stephenoshaughnessy2279]

Good short demo.

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed. Please like and subscribe

[@darrelschulte6214]

👍👍

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

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[@insomniareflection8569]

Thank you 😊

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe

[@EvoOcean]

I accidentally unscrewed the release valve completly, i became a shot of fluid on my pants. Do i be aware of something now to not do more damage? Should i check the oil level after that accident? Thanks for helping

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

There is no worries to have. Just screw the valve back on and refill in the fill hole with jack oil. Then follow the purging steps in this video again before using it. Then you are good to go. Thanks for watching and reaching out with your question. Please like and subscribe