How to fill and bleed a hydraulic floor jack

[@pcofranc]

I just located the fill hole on my 20+ year old Sears 2 ton jack (with 3 screws on the top and one on the side of the bottle #3 Philips) that I got from a neighbor when he moved. It was left in the up position and stored outside like that for years. I cleaned, greased and painted it. Then I got tired of the stuttering on the way down and the fact that it was several inches of max height. My jack was not as bad as what you showed off and I just added 0W20 synthetic motor oil to whatever oil is in the jack. Bleeding was super simple and I just lifted the front of a dodge minivan with not problem and jack now reaches max height. Watched several videos but this was the only one that got the job done. Big thanks for such a wonderful video.

[@MettaTrance]

a fantastic tutorial. I have a jack that is only a couple of years old but recently stopped working. With this guide tomorrow I will rebuild it!

[@tomaszhk]

finaly someone shows how much oil needed to refill, thank you!

[@samdang5246]

I have a jack that recently stopped working. With this guide I will rebuild it today! Thanks for sharing.

[@sN4Re]

Simple, clear and good filming. Thank you very much!

[@charlestesner3565]

Thank you. You saved my 3.5ton jack from the garbage bin.

[@boliantoz]

very informative. thanks for the video. I've accidently fillup oil via another small nut with warning cap on it before watching this video.

[@MrSocalrex88]

Best video I've seen so far. Thank you for this knowledgeable and detailed video

[@acr7680]

Best video on the topic so far 👌

[@oleand14]

However i would recomend only hydrolic oil, these respond better to rubber seals and temperature

[@helpfromthegarage1677]

Thanks! I completely agree with you

[@franklinbrown8417]

I have an identical Jack I bought from Kmart 40+ years ago. I will follow this procedure. Thanks.

[@luarluarwick8304]

I like your accent. Только не "джеар ойл", а "гиэр ойл". Гуд джаб!

[@nobrakes7567]

Favorite part was the plastic bottle full of gasoline lol great video BTW

[@terryxavier1881]

Thanks for a great video! That will be my next project

[@fernandojconti]

Thanks for the video, very useful. I got SAE 5 and SAE 10 hydraulic oils for forks and 80W gear oil. Which could be better for a 4000 lbs hydraulic floor jack?

[@eduardovasquez9628]

Usa aceite hidraúlico 68, es lo que le pongo a cilindros para prensa hidraúlica.

[@timcoolican459]

Where did the air go in your bleeding process? Do you not have to remove the filling cap, after extending the piston all the way out, in order for air to escape?

[@kevinhancock4064]

I thought that . If not released surely it'll be in there still ?

[@andymora5595]

You are right. Just read the manual how to remove air from cylinders: Pumping with a opened release valve for some minutes... then open the plug a little bit with screwdriver and you hear the air coming out.

[@wwj005]

I got the oil filler plug out, but can't get it back in. I have tried everything I could think of. The jack is an MVP ProLift 365 that's about 25 years old, with light use. Any Ideas? Do they sell replacement filler plugs?

[@bestamerica]

how come american company never made this pump jackfloor... i have one orange pump jackfloor and put 2 handles on the both side... much help alot

[@kevinwells4888]

how can it bleed without an exit point for the air?

[@GRAYYZ]

It only has the fill hole which is also not under pressure, so as long as it is right side up it’s fine.

[@sellshortebay]

Top man, just done it, all working now thanks for your help :) Just saved me £70 for a new jack A+++

[@tbddiy3258]

I'm from Vietnam, nice to know you're passionate about mechanics 👍👍 let's share experiences together🤝

[@helpfromthegarage1677]

Thanks a lot! I'm glad to hear it!

[@444denmen]

Thank you, this video is very helpful. Perhaps you can add some speech during the kersosene flushing (@5:30) using the release valve. Also, please talk more about the technique for inserting/removing those snap washers. I found those snap washers to be the only difficult part of assembly/disassembly. They kept flying off all over the garage as I was trying to install them. I am still not aware of specific snap ring pliers... will def have to look into those. also def want to find same size replacements for the snap washers, for in case the originals get broken or lost!!! {{{ Update: I found snap clip pliers!!! }}} Thanks again for the effort to post the video!!!

[@helpfromthegarage1677]

Thanks a lot! Yes, these pliers are worth it!

[@beakittelscherz5419]

There is an extra tool for these snap washers. 😉

[@davefuzzforrow6627]

Circlip pliers,common where I am👍😎

[@petehellak4772]

Thank you simple and very helpful video

[@oleand14]

The slavic enligsh dialect made me like this video 👌but thanks, easter'n people are some of the last true fixers that fix things instead of Just buying New.. 🙌 On ukraine u can get repaired bbs rims thats Worth over $3000 new for $700

[@helpfromthegarage1677]

Thanks a lot for the comment! Yes, that is right. Life compels. We use our brains and do a lot with our own hands.

[@stoplookinent4791]

Most likely you'll never have to do this unless its a very old jack and or cheaply made one..

[@nightriders9833]

How many oil do I need to 2 ton floor jack??

[@edthebearfitness2271]

Using snap ring pliers to remove those washers with tiny holes at the ends is useful.

[@444denmen]

I really need to find me some snap ring pliers... those were a real bitch to get on with regular pliers and flathead!!!! plus, I need to find same size replacements for in case i break or lose those originals...

[@helpfromthegarage1677]

Thanks a lot! I completely agree!

[@davefuzzforrow6627]

Circlip pliers where I come from

[@morenorampolli4394]

Bravo! very nice and useful video!

[@helpfromthegarage1677]

Thank you very much for your rating!

[@awangjohariawangputera5335]

What oil do you put in? Is it m-oil or jack oil?

[@andywakeman3395]

Jack oil

[@rogerbaboolal6000]

I lost my oil fill cap What can i replace it with.

[@tugrulbey3095]

wonderful video. however, i can advise people to wash inside the mechanism not with kerosene, but with hydrolic oil. Kerosene would make rubber orings swollen and cracked. wonderful tutorial anyway.

[@PitbullSoco]

Kerosene does not effect rubber seals. That's why so many use it to clean motorcycle chains.

[@GRAYYZ]

Yes but just flushing it a couple of times with new oil will ensure you don’t leave kerosene in the jack when it’s refilled. But add some AT205 while you’re there to save the seals.

[@erikandersen4811]

Thank you for this video. 👍

[@sagurgur]

Thanks great job 👍

[@beakittelscherz5419]

Thank you & thumps up. But I would always prefer hydraulic oil, bc there is obviously a reason it exists 😉😁👍👍👍

[@spettro9]

Very helpful, Thank you! Spasiba! Grazie!

[@the_realJP_]

This helps a lot, thank you!!

[@helpfromthegarage1677]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@josephlanza3711]

Great Video Thank You

[@Liquid9360]

Floor jack oil replacement unintentional ASMR.

[@rolfsteinmann4140]

Hi its very nice video . Thanks

[@jimanders6666]

thanks for the upload.

[@kenfixes2908]

Thanks welll done !.I have the same jack.

[@billdurr6865]

I have a jack exactly like the one in your video. I wish I had watch the video first, before removing the screw to the right of the lift arm. Below that screw is a very stiff spring. I'm having trouble compressing the spring enough to get the threads started. What is the best way to get that screw/plug back in there?

[@ronreeder1242]

I have that same question

[@elideslauriers3660]

Did you ever get it figured out I started the exact same project today I took it all apart and I’m wondering how I could get that spring back on

[@JonniDark]

You are ze best.

[@wesdanakes8386]

Thanks for sharing 🙏👍

[@pedrobrun9]

Thank you so much!

[@tonyrandazzoe8210]

Nice video . Can you tell us where we can get the sringe that you used ? It appears to work with all petroleums .... nice ! Thank you

[@444denmen]

yeah, i too want to have in-hand that syringe and tubing solution, looks really clean and useful

[@helpfromthegarage1677]

You can use a regular medical syringe and tubes from a dropper

[@tonyrandazzoe8210]

@@helpfromthegarage1677 Thx!

[@DYI.ProjectsRFun]

Dedication..wow

[@toffeeavatar5011]

Nice, thanks

[@claytonwodham6916]

Thank you.

[@290wayne]

Never use gasoline...NEVER....

[@tbddiy3258]

Thanks 🤝👍

[@slavo.7167]

GUTE Arbeit

[@peter-dt6rh]

👍 good oil diagram 👍

[@helpfromthegarage1677]

Thanks!

[@reteipegal7690]

Oil O-Rings and seals are not compattable with gasoline.

[@williambrown6721]

Never use anything except for hydraulic oil!!!!... that is if you value your life

[@peteryep4794]

10:11

[@jamiejones6994]

#jacklivesmatter

[@enricoregalado9232]

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