HOW TO FIX A JACK THAT WON'T STAY UP - TRY THIS HACK

• STEVE ROB "HACKS " OR ...
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In this video I demonstrate how to remove air from your hydraulic jack and fixes it from bleeding down. Try it if yours has the same symptoms it just may fix it .

The videos on my channel are for entertainment purposes only. I do not assume any responsibility for anything shown or mentioned on this channel. I recommend you always consult a professional.

[@tfastlane]

Tried it and it fixed my at least 10 year old Harbor Freight 3 ton floor jack. It stopped working altogether so I added jack oil and bled it at the rubber plug the way everybody says to, and that made it work. But it still leaked down slowly, about maybe an inch or two an hour. I bled it the way you said and it's working like new now. Thanks!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Awesome so nice to hear and thanks for the comment . Cheers

[@carlossantoyo9739]

😝😝😝🌱🌱🌱😘

[@davekana8388]

@@SteveRobReviews sometimes my floor jacks sit around in my back garage for months till I need an oil change or rotate tire. My 2 ton Craftsman I’ve had for close to 40 years.

[@user-ui4vv4ty4b]

Thank you

[@mattwarrensocal]

Pro tip - whoever discovered this was cussing at his jack at the moment

[@SteveRobReviews]

No more cussing after it fixes it 😅👍

[@carlaserio9892]

My pop was mechanical inspector had a german guy who was a masterful experienced expert at his job ..~ My dad said the guy would cuss up a storm when taking care of business , so i always made sure i cussed a whole hell of a lot , doing my mech work, hoping to be as expert as the German fella,gah! So cussing and working on hard mechanics stuff, goes hand-in-hand, around here !!! 😊 Carl NY 9/6/23

[@MrJameslopez99]

Currently halfway thru cussing my jack. Had to take a break going back for round 2

[@juanzayas7719]

Steve ... I have the same jack you are showing 3 1/2 TON Mitchelin in the video with no obvious leaks. Follow your tip pumping the jack on the top end and now my jack works fine. I saved having to buy another jack or wasting my time installing a new jack kit that was not needed. Thank you, … Juan

[@SteveRobReviews]

Awesome Juan 👍

[@123logger]

Thank you Steve. I have a very expensive low profile/high lift jack that would always leak off and lower it's load over a 2 or 3 hour period. And after the load was off, it would drop all the way to it's lowest point. I had tried to find a jack repairman locally, but could not ... so i went to KZbin. When I saw your video I thought "That's so crazy it just might work." After cycling through the jack exactly the way you showed, I jacked up the back of my pickup about 4 hours ago and measured the distance to the ground. So far the jack has not lowered even 1/4" of an inch. Many thanks Steve!!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Awesome Don , glad to have helped 👍

[@mnight207]

This guy is a wealth of knowledge. I remember seeing your video on that tire stem device that allows you to install a stem while the wheel is still on the truck. I decided to buy one and WOW.....worked like a charm! I have a roadside assistance business so now I can repair stems in the field without taking the tire off. Ive done it a few times already and made about $35 off of each. Thank you, Sir!

[@SteveRobReviews]

So glad to have helped. 👍

[@manitobahydroman]

I have exactly that jack and had the same bleed down issue. Worked like a charm, thanks. I love an easy fix!

[@stevenlipofsky8623]

Brilliant. I was set to rebuild my Arcan XL35R floor jack when I found this video. Hugely useful tip, saving me a lot of trouble. Thanks Steve!!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Glad to of helped 👍

[@BobCaseyAerial]

My 4 Ton Jack started leaking off. I just searched the tubes. Seen 10 or so vids your title was exactly what mine was doing. Had this Jack for ten yrs last year or so nvr used it. Tried your remedy it’s solid so I wanted to post a comment to ya and thank you. New subscriber as well. Thanks again.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Awesome Bob so glad to help. 👍

[@OthelloBoulevard]

I don't know why Canadian mechanic videos are so good, but damn, you guys are on point! Keep up the good work. Thanks a bunch.

[@OthelloBoulevard]

Seriously, from pulling the pots on my guitar amp to fixing some shotty wiring in my house, I've never seen a bad Canadian fix-it video. Good lookin' out guys!

[@SteveRobReviews]

HAHAHA stay tuned to see some here most likely . Cheers

[@scrim555]

Went out and bought a new one, then saw the video, fixed my old one like you demonstarted....now I have two perfectly working jacks!

[@SteveRobReviews]

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[@davidszakacs6888]

My 30+ year-old Sears jack just started doing this! Going to try your suggestion. Thanks. Yours is the only YT video that addresses this problem. All the others are about leaking jacks.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Let me know if it works. Cheers David.

[@marindasdad]

OMG! My Pro-Lift F-350 was slowly dropping after jacking up. I had already started looking for repair kits when I came across this video. I immediately went outside and tried it - worked like a champ! Thank you for saving me a lot of time and trouble!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Terrific Michael so glad it worked. 👍

[@kevinedward1234]

Steve Rob, great tip, I have an old jack that does not really bleed down, but does not seem to jack up very well, unless it is pumped a lot.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Kevin I have found air in the system or low on oil to be the most problematic . Check the oil level . Cheers

[@zacharyburkett7829]

Wow! All credit to you! You fixed my jack and saved me hundreds!!!! Live it and liked the video!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Awesome, so glad to have helped.

[@christianeshelman8195]

Thank you! Totally worked! Would've never thought it could be that simple.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Just terrific to see it worked for you as well. Cheers Christian

[@davidseebeck9847]

You are a genius. AC Delco 3.5 ton jack. Use it infrequently. Last weekend I needed to jack up a beam in my garage to take the sag out of it in order to build 2 temp walls for beam replacement. I would jack up the beam, measure the stud length, run to my miter saw, cut the stud, run back in, pump up the jack again, install the stud. What a beating. I was looking into rebuilding it when I ran across your tip. Worked like a charm. Thank you very much. I will be back at it this weekend to cut our old beam and replace with new. The jack will come in handy.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Terrific David so glad to have helped.

[@jessicanelson6954]

Thank you. This actually fixed our jack that we've been tryin to fix for bout a year. Thank you very much

[@SteveRobReviews]

Awesome Jessica so glad to see it helped . Cheers 👍

[@SpottedCow1604]

Thank you! This fixed my transmission jack (started this after sitting over winter).

[@SteveRobReviews]

Terrific

[@gatorhombres]

Awesome help video Steve! I was at home yesterday trying to swap off the 4 tires on my truck, but my 30 year old floor jack kept sinking down making it impossible to do. Figured i was in for another job of rebuilding the jack and saw your video. I tried what you suggested and WOW it WORKED!!! Saved my day!!! Thanks Steve!!!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Terrific 👍

[@420Bradders]

This worked great for my cheap Halfords jack that never held up since I've had it new. Thanks

[@SteveRobReviews]

Awesome bud so glad it worked.

[@alphawhiskey5720]

Hey Steve Rob. This advice actually worked. My jack which I thought was junk is now holding pressure again and staying up. Thanks for posting this Man!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Terrific, so glad to have been some help. Cheers

[@stoker20]

Perfect title for your excellent video. My 1976? Sears 1.5 ton never leaked a drop floor jack works like new again. I figured it had to be something simple. I think I'll leave a couple pumps in the cyl from now on when I'm not using it. I think I remember reading you should do that with pump type things. Thanks a Million for sharing your valuable experience!!!!!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Just glad to help . Cheers

[@jeffmays3608]

I watched a few videos before yours and decided to try the simplest solution first. Can't believe it, but this worked for me. Thanks.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Terrific Jeff so glad to have helped.

[@jerryhonas9921]

Thank you, I gave it a try and it was a 100% success. Thank you so much for sharing this simple solution.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Awesome 👍

[@cshoe3805]

Great fix So easy. I done everything and couldn't it to work. Was going to buy another jack. Thanks

[@SteveRobReviews]

Fantastic , glad it helped. Cheers

[@mark166]

Excellent suggestion, works very well. Thank you.

[@SteveRobReviews]

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[@williamsolomon1307]

Very nice tip! Thanks for sharing

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks for watching William 👍

[@JZXKenny]

Glad I found your video right before I was about to toss out my old jack. Saved me 100 bucks! Thank you

[@SteveRobReviews]

Glad to hear Kenny .👍

[@fredarmentrout6748]

Thank you Steve. I have an old but very well made Sears floor jack; I tried this trick and Voila! it worked! Thanks a billion!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Terrific Fred 👍

[@nobodyeazbt]

You are amazing Steve! It works on my Daytona. Thanks.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Awesome bud so glad to have helped. Cheers

[@briankelley8083]

Thanks for sharing. The scenario that you’re describing is exactly what my Jack is doing. I will try what you suggested thank you

[@SteveRobReviews]

Hope it helps Brian 👍

[@iam_flynn1611]

YOU Sir are a GENIUS!!! As a Rep for many Tools such as Air, Hand AND Hydraulic Equipment including Jacks I tend to over complicate things. THIS is as easy as it comes without dragging a Jack back for warranty/repair or exchange if it's a new one. God Bless you and THANKS A LOT!!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Glad to help

[@iam_flynn1611]

@@SteveRobReviews BTW, it worked!!! Thanks a lot

[@SteveRobReviews]

@@iam_flynn1611 👍

[@kenjohnson6374]

This hack solved the exact problem I had with a motorcycle jack that wasn’t used in several months. Thanks!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Awesome Ken , as it seems letting a jack sit not used seems to cause this condition but now you know how to revive it. Cheers

[@shovelhead8]

Great tip, Steve. Thank you

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks , it might come in handy some time.

[@briansmobile1]

Great tips. Thanks Rob!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Hi Brian Thanks buddy 👍

[@philipl5572]

At first I did not believe that this hack fix will work. Tried it on my jack that has been in storage for the past couple of years. It works. I have Now a working jack. Thanks Steve for sharing.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Awesome Philip 👍

[@chuckfay5066]

Thanks so much for your time and effort to produce this video. I just did this to my creeping not so old Craftsman floor jack and it worked great. Chuck Pittsburgh

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks Chuck , just awesome to see it worked for you . Cheers

[@williamoconnor6147]

OMG! I had a falling floor jack for over 15 years, I have to scramble to put a jack stand under my car before it sinks too low. BIG THANK YOU

[@SteveRobReviews]

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[@lebronjordan802]

Thanks for sharing!

[@commanderstud2417]

Was in a desperate situation and was looking for ways to bleed/fix my jack and came across this video. Absolutely solved my problem, thank you sir!

[@SteveRobReviews]

So glad to have helped 👍

[@gmp3699]

Thanks for the tip. My 3 ton jack just started bleeding down. Can't wait to try it.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Sure give it a try . Cheers

[@pushrodperformancegarage]

I can’t believe this worked on my jacks!! But I got to cuz I’m looking right at em!!! Thanx for the great tip and saving me a bunch of money!!!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Glad I could help!

[@davidjohn8743]

Well good sir, that worked like an absolute charm. So, now got the winters on my wife's car today and she is ready for the winter. Many thanks. Dave

[@SteveRobReviews]

Awesome David so glad it worked for you too. Cheers

[@mdwayne741]

Nice tip... thanks so much!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks for taking a look Dwayne. Cheers

[@KBLIZZ333]

All the floor Jack's I've owned in my day, that one right there is my all time favorite!! I still have it. Been close to a decade since I used it. Needs rebuilding. One day I'll get around to it. I used to know this "trick" but as most things over the years I stored it deep in the memory vault (basically forgot) so thanks for the reminder ✊🏻

[@SteveRobReviews]

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[@SolaFide802]

Awesome, I’ve had this craftsman for over 4 years, it if started slowly lowering a couple years ago and i thought it was defective. She works perfectly now, thank you

[@SteveRobReviews]

Terrific Mike , your all good now that you know how . Cheers

[@mikegilkey9741]

Been having trouble with my 3 ton floor jack for years. Slowly leaking down and getting worse. Tried this procedure today that your video suggests and WALA it is now working normally. Thank you for this video suggestion!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Fantastic Mike . Cheers

[@jimthecarguy]

Great advice and fix

[@SteveRobReviews]

Works most of the time for air in the system Jim . Cheers bud.

[@LeeRalph100]

I have had several Jacks that have done this to me, I would have never thought of this fix. Great and useful tip Steve! Happy New Year

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks Lee - Give it a try next time . Happy New Year

[@stevenakn1]

Just did this on my Napa aluminum 2ton work's like a champ now big thanks man👍

[@SteveRobReviews]

Awesome - glad it helped you out. Cheers

[@chrisdowing1775]

I just started having this problem with my jack this year, the jack is 15-20 years old. I will try this tomorrow! Thank you!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Sure give it a try . Cheers

[@RustyGlovebox]

Very good tip Steve, Thanks

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks Lloyd , hope it comes in handy sometime .

[@mikevillarreal3310]

Thanks for the tip!!!!👍

[@PinetreeLine]

Nothing like starting my Sunday funday with a Steve Rob jack hack! Love it! Thanks for sharing!

[@SteveRobReviews]

HAHA thanks bud always a pleasure to help a buddy out and get his jack back up and running.

[@hawaiianf1504]

Great Fix! Been away for too long. You're the first video I seen in weeks.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Hey bud nice to see ya.

[@lordkestlerful]

Thanks for the advice cant wait to see if it works for my jack

[@SteveRobReviews]

Cheers I hope it works for you too.

[@Tahimate]

I will add the two features for the handle bar as you explained. I love those two tips.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks much appreciated 👍

[@DoubleRRestorations]

Thanks for the tip Steve. I've got one that will not work when its cold. I'm thinking it needs a kit, but will give this a try too.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Sure Russ give it a try , can't hurt. Cheers bud.

[@paulcehan3697]

Worked like a charm. Thanks!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Awesome Paul 👌

[@mikedickson2925]

You're right on top of that stuff. Well done brother!!!!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks Mike - better than the car on top of me :)

[@BruceLyeg]

Great tips Steve. I especially like the handle for releasing the pressure. I'll be using that idea. Thanks for the video.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks Bruce , sure give it a go.

[@billarseneau3354]

Great tip. Worked for me. . .thanks!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Awesome 👍

[@davidszakacs6888]

Steve, it worked! Thanks! Merry Christmas!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Awesome David. Merry Christmas 👍

[@sheiladaves2792]

Thanks for the tip so now if mine does that I will know what to try. have a very blessed day and tyfs

[@SteveRobReviews]

Sure give it a try should the occasion arise. Cheers

[@rejmonwilson]

Short and sweet 👨🏾‍🔧🇨🇦🇯🇲🍻, thanks Steve!.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks for taking a look. 👍

[@merlin8166]

Thanks Steve

[@Oliv.R]

Another thing I've found in my experience, most of the videos showing bleeding hasn't worked for me. What I have found that did work was to pump the jack to almost full height, tip the jack vertically on its front end (wheels off helps hugely), open the release for the jack to go down. When on end like this, ALL the air is released from the lift cylinder before fluid starts being released. Set the jack down, open the fill plug, add oil as needed. Repeat at least one more time. I had a solid lift immediately, where previously I had a spongy jack following instructions from various videos. When doing it like this, you have to be DAMN careful, as there is a lot of weight to these jacks! Maybe even use a rubber pad when standing the jack on end.

[@rjuarez4913]

Hope it works on my motorcycle Jack cause I was ready to scrap it and my floor jack. Thank you , very much for sharing your knowledge!!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Fingers crossed 👍

[@RobertCornejo]

Magic trick 👌🏽 I was ready to tear it down. Such a simple trick

[@SteveRobReviews]

Works very well for most . Cheers 👍

[@GuyX2013]

I thought he was going to recommend viagra for the jack 😂

[@ricmigd]

Hello can you show me a link which I would buy a kit for restore my jack floor Michelin?

[@SteveRobReviews]

I don't know what Jack you have . Contact manufacturer.

[@dannydunnagan3267]

Great tip had that trouble with my jack for over 20 years.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks Danny - if it happens again give this a try.

[@passed1291]

Work like a charm 💯!Thank you!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Awesome 👌

[@josephsharkey5913]

Great advice.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks much appreciated 👍.

[@Jehosaphet]

Wow, was on the way out the door to get a new jack, figured I'd Google first, and BAM, jack is working fine. VERY nice!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks,,,,

[@therealpalo001]

Thanks for tip

[@rodrigovazquez1874]

Hi there. Thanks for the advice. Dad gave me a jack that when you turn it to lift it never gets to the end of the twist. You can keep tightening. It does goe up and everything, creeps down slowly but curious about the turning of the lever. I thought you have to get to a point where is completely tight and then start lifting

[@SteveRobReviews]

Yes the handle must be turned in tight to lift . Cheers

[@sixtyfiveford]

I like the T handle for finite lowering.

[@SteveRobReviews]

+sixtyfiveford Exactlly, the unexpectant belly flops arent too good. LOL

[@kikinnit]

Me too - that’s something to do!

[@Customcarguy11]

Crazy. I was about to buy a $50 kit and came across your video. It worked! Thanks!

[@SteveRobReviews]

That's awesome Dan , just awesome 👍

[@gearbender427]

I have a datona floor jack that goes down as soon as I lift the handle up. when trying to figure it out, I put it under a car, lifted the pad assembly up to the lift point and pumped it once, it started lifting, as soon as I lift the handle up, it goes all the way down as if I had opened the valve, this has twin pumps on it, what do you think?

[@SteveRobReviews]

I think a rebuild kit may be your best option.

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

Great tip mate

[@PAPATexas]

Good tips and advice Steve!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks Papa ....

[@ericknutson8230]

thank you for the tip, ,,, I was about to send one down the road and figured why not give it a try, ,,,,,it worked great and now thanks to your tip I have jack back to working order again and could not be happier!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Awesome Eric so glad it helped. Cheers

[@transam8607]

It helped my jack it made it way better for a very short time im going to try adding some oil but I think I'm going to need to reseal it at the end but it's a great way to bleed it thanks

[@marwanmohamed4414]

Hello..my name is Marwan and I am from Libya.. I came across your channel the other day.. I tell you what..I love the stuff you talk about... now I am proudly big fan of your videos.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks Marwan , much appreciated . Libya wow it's -40 here and + 40 there - too hot for me and too cold for you :)

[@marwanmohamed4414]

+STEVE ROB REVIEWS correct it's quite warm in Libya.. but currently I am in Istanbul and it's freezing right now.. anyway I appreciate your reply.. thanks

[@buzzsah]

Good tip Steve.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks buddy , like all the tips we get on youtube ya just have to remember them . HAHA

[@josequintana6526]

I have a 2 /12 Ton Turin Floor Jack and have had very little success getting the air out as you have shown. When the lift arm is completely up, I can push on it, and the crank handle starts to shutter for a bit as the lift arm falls back a smidge. No matter how many times I attempt to bleed all the air out, seems like I can not get there. I don"t see any oil drops on any portion of the jack. Any thoughts on what else I could try?

[@SteveRobReviews]

I would check to make sure it's not low on oil first . If the oil is full your most likely needing a seal kit to repair it.

[@davidtyler4022]

I’ve had the problem of my old jack slowly dropping, I’ve had time to get a stand underneath but it’s been getting worse, I’ve tried filling and bleeding and still wasn’t any better. I gave your method a go and now my jack works perfectly!! Thank you for saving me money

[@SteveRobReviews]

Awesome David so nice to see. Cheers

[@VOTriniSky]

Just tried this and it worked! Thanks!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Awesome . 👍👍

[@goldenassofapuleis]

Worked great, thanks dude!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Awesome nice to see.....

[@pascuallucas6561]

Was about to throw mine away after 6 years, but KZbin saved me again. Thank you so much!!

[@SteveRobReviews]

👍👍

[@cruisingaround18]

Thanks Steve, worked like new! Saved me over $150.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Awesome 👍

[@josephmartinezt9119]

I have three jacks , can't wait to try this. thanks.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Hope it works for you too. Cheers

[@vichorrell9679]

This worked on my sad worn $1500 jack and saved me time and money. mine needed load put on it while it was over jacked but that worked great. Thanks a lot for that great trick.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Awesome Vic 👍

[@luvbgrass]

Its nice when people put things one here that actually help. I havent tried this on my jack yet, but I almost know from the comments that it will fix my jack that doesnt get used very often. It slowly creeps down when I jack something up with it. Thanks, EE

[@thomasevgeniadis5048]

Great tip thanks

[@SteveRobReviews]

Cheers Thomas 👍

[@juliorodriguez1957]

Thanks for this trick. My 2 1/4 ton jack started doing this for the first time. I jacked it up all the way with no weight and kept pumping about 20 more times. Went to try it again and it worked perfectly..

[@SteveRobReviews]

Julio that's fantastic , so glad to help. Cheers

[@jasonpoletta1797]

Worked first time. Thanks.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Awesome !!!!!

[@stephensmith8300]

Beautiful thanks mate

[@SteveRobReviews]

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[@Adam-bw4lw]

Great tip!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks Adam