How to properly Bleed a Floor Jack

Let's look at how to properly Bleed a Hydraulic Floor Jack. How can you tell if your floor jack has air in the system. Bleeding air from a Floor Jack is required if it wont go up or if it comes down gradually after raising. Air in your hydraulic system is dangerous and needs to be expelled. I will show you how to fix and bleed your floor jack to make it like new and where the seals are for your floor jack if those are leaking. I also show you how to fill your leaking floor jack.
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[@ModernDIYProjects]

In today's video we look at rehabbing a failing floor jack. Before you throw away your old floor jack watch this video. If your floor jack is letting you down, "literally" then do not worry. I will walk you through the steps to bleed out the air and check to see if your seals are bad. Once you watch the entire video you should be able to diagnose and repair your own floor jack for free or a nominal fee if you need parts. Don't spend hundreds for a new floor jack when you can fix your old one and keep if lifting you up! If you have any jack related problems on a floor jack or bottle jack these methods should work for both. Any questions post them down below and I'll be happy to answer them for you.

[@noway1880]

What happens if I opened that screw that you said to never open?? Cuz I opened it thinking that it was where I needed to add fluid

[@dancearoundtheworld5360]

@@noway1880 screw it back in then slightly the rapidly pump then screw it that nut tight....right?

[@noway1880]

@@dancearoundtheworld5360 I really have no idea, man. It says do not adjust. So I don't know if there's a torque soec, or certain position it needs to be screwed in at. No idea. But I got a new SUV bottle jack. Easier and light to store in the truck. So I Guess I'm good

[@pt68picaso]

@@noway1880 you've most likely allowed air to enter the hydraulic chamber. Thereby air is mixing with the hydraulic fluid. Not good. You need to bleed the jack of the air you permitted to enter the fluid reservoir. That's screw is usually set by the factory. It's most likely set at a happy medium like the three bears, not too tight or not too loose. Adequate fluid needs to be in the reservoir first. Then the seals need to hold the fluid inside the reservoir, in other words not leak. The screw is most likely tightened to the extent that the jack pumps up and when you loosen the handle the spring retracts it basically. The hydraulic fluid may be preloaded, with the jack in its relaxed state, under some degree of pressure beyond this minimal amount that the screw is tightened. I don't know to what extent it's tighten., But that's the basic theory of hydraulics and how the jack works.

[@80transam123]

Great video , I pretty much have the same jack but the bleed valve that the handle turns is froze stuck, can't get it to turn at all. Do you have any experience with that issue, haven't been able to find anything on that issue - thank you

[@johnb5519]

The main problem with all these cheap jacks, is that they don’t hard chrome the pump piston, and the lifting piston, and then using O rings for seals. The pistons easily score,then damage the O rings, leading to leaks. You can find tractors and bulldozers that have been sitting outside after years of working, with cylinders that still work like new, because they are hard chromed, and use proper hydraulic seals.

[@victorcontreras9138]

Good video! On the part where you mention a bad jack can be dangerous when you're under it. I never get under a car with even a floor jack. Always use jack stands for safety!

[@sonny878]

OMG, absolutely! The jack stands are the primary safety. I usually keep the jack in place as a back-up, but the jack stands are the main safety mechanism.

[@DennisHicks78749]

Interesting and thanks. But instead of talking about getting stuck under a leaking jack, you should have stated that that is a no-no. You lift with a jack, then set it down on jack stands that WILL NOT let the car down on you. Then to let the car down, use the jack to lift it off the stands, remove the stands, then let it down with the jack. That way you can NEVER get stuck under a collapsing jack!

[@lh98]

I set it on Jack stands and leave the Jack with slight pressure under too that way I have 2 systems holding in case one fails.

[@Stevie_B_0828]

OMG, I literally have an identical Craftsman floor jack with the same problem. I inherited it from my dad after he passed recently and it started doing the very same thing, I refuse to throw it out for sentimental reasons and I'm glad I came across this video cuz I'm gonna try this little trick and I have faith this procedure will work. My dad was extremely mechanical and I wish I would have paid more attention and spent more time with my Pops to learn this kinda thing, I'm sure he would have known what to do with this jack immediately, but maybe he led me to this very video today to help me out. I can't tell you how much I truly appreciate you making and posting this video, my friend. 😉👍

[@ModernDIYProjects]

Glad I could help. Best of luck with the jack!

[@87Supra4runner]

Never trust a jack, get yourself some jack stands. Safety 1st

[@scottc9944]

I always tell people "safety 3rd". When you tell someone 'safety 1st', it goes in one ear and out the other. When you say "safety 3rd", people think and then correct you. They had to think about "safety 1st" in order to correct you.

[@williamyocum4774]

Just don't use the recalled harbor freight ones.

[@Blackinterceptor999]

@@williamyocum4774 You can still turn em in, they have the information on the site, mine are newer than the recall, BUT I still put old wheels under the chassis ...Just in case, least the wheels catch it if the stands fail. ALWAYS have a back up of your back up....I saw a guy get crushed before...his stands rolled over on him...he caught a leaf spring to the stomach from his full size Chevy dually sport truck he was bagging

[@ArcticFlies56]

You mention where to refill the Jack Oil and the position of the handle when you do refill it. That would be helpful too.

[@tomyancey2064]

You are right about those old Craftsman tools, they got me thru 2 mech careers between '74-'03. When they finally did wear out they were always replaced with a smile no questions asked!

[@mckrackin5324]

As I watched this at 4:30am I saw the bleeder for the first time in my life. I could only see the filler screw and the adjustment screw. I never knew to look forward of the handle. There it was, buried under 20 years of grime. I just went out (at 4:45am) and bled two junk jacks back to life. Saved me $500 or so. Thanks. No idea why this video popped up in my recommendations but, luckily, it did.

[@glb7471]

This is the best example I have found on this subject. And the video showed me where my new spring goes. The spring broke shortly after buying the jack. That was 27 years ago.

[@josephliptak]

You're absolutely right that the old school craftsman jacks or any old craftsman tools were some of the finest ever built. They were built so well that you could return any tool in exchange for a brand new replacement no matter how many years you owned them. Today's Craftsman is junk, they are not the same company and I wouldn't be surprised if China made them. Try taking a modern craftsman tool back today and exchange for a new one. They'll look at you like you're crazy. I will hold on to my 50+ year old craftsman tools forever.

[@WineScrounger]

I live in England. My toolboxes are Clarke HD from the late 90s and are rebadged Craftsman boxes. They’re excellent and will probably outlast me.

[@chien-shengtsai8626]

Sears is not the same as it was yesterday--if they are still in business. Don't blame China, blame the greedy businessmen who took over Sears and bled it and ran it into the ground.

[@rockdaddio69]

Outstanding! Ho Ha! In 1976 i purchased that very jack new at Sears. Wow it has served me well and made money. It must have gotten some air in it 3 or 4 years ago and ceased lifting. I could not find a jack repair shop so I put it in the corner. Out it comes. Back in service. Thank you.

[@chrisgoes9610]

Very helpful, many thanks for sharing. Would love to see a full seal kit replacement video tutorial.

[@MC-yx2gn]

I bought this same jack when we bought our first house, 16 years ago. The amount of lift I got per strokes been decreasing to the point that it flat out didn’t move the mechanism. I recently bought some jack oil and after adding some, it got half its stroke back. After using it a few times it went back to almost non-functionality and I was at a loss for ideas. I’m a plumber by profession so pumps, hydraulics, pneumatics and the general physics involved are all part of my daily life. I was so pissed off at myself that I didn’t think this hydraulic mechanism would need to have the air purged from it! It turns out the bleed valve bearing seal is leaking a little on mine so I gotta either replace or clean the spring behind the ball. I don’t know why I thought these things WOULDNT be able to last generations. They can last almost indefinitely if maintained. Great video!

[@PlaytimePicasso]

Awesome knowledge! Really needed this as I begin buying tools for DIY maintenance!

[@toantran1]

It's a way to make a good old jack working again. Only thing you forgot to show where you add fresh fluid to proper level as needed. Thanks for sharing.

[@ModernDIYProjects]

The cap you remove to bleed out the air is the same place you refill with hydraulic fluid. Do not remove any other caps on the jack or you could get hurt.

[@Zeek800]

Many jacks nowadays have 2 pistons and have two usually screw in plugs as well as the air bleed screw or plug. I am pretty sure that on those you use the two screws to fill the fluid but now I’m not 100% sure of that either as it’s been years since I had a floor jack. Just got a new one a couple days ago.

[@toyotrustPR]

Thank you. I have the same jack and will be fixing it soon.

[@AlxN52]

Wow i just learned something new today perfect demonstration

[@Tahimate]

Thanks for the explanation. Now I will do that to my jack.

[@gregc.8040]

I liked your video. I wish you would have finished bleeding the air out, and then tested the jack under weight. I am going to change fluid in my craftsman jack. I got it at a yard sale. Its a very solid heavy one from the 1970s. 5 bucks. Thanks for the heads up on tuning these old jacks up.

[@evansevans8022]

Thanks man for your in-depth knowledge of this jack. I bought one red big jack 3.5 ton because I was spending a lot just for seasonal tire change $50 each time and tires are already in the realms. I decided to buy jack few weeks ago but have not used it for the first time. I will use it when changing my tires for summer season. Many thanks for your knowledge of this jack which will be asset to many people. Someone like me, I never owned a jack before. Thanks man for this great video .

[@ModernDIYProjects]

Glad I could help

[@Zeek800]

It’s a year later now but the first thing you do with a brand new jack is to air bleed it . I like the screw in air bleed plugs better than the plastic / rubber push in plugs . Most screw in plugs have a small O Ring on them so after a year or two check that the O Ring isn’t cracked or torn.

[@torenodonnell8874]

All I needed was to bleed the air out of my floor jack. Numerous YT videos showed me how to dismantle my floor jack, and some how to bleed it. But this was the video that ACTUALLY showed me how to bleed the jack properly. As soon as your video was over, I went out to the shed and did what you showed. In less time than the video length the job was done! Thank you very much! And I did a lube on the whole thing too so now the 20-year-old jack is as good as new. Awesome.

[@chrishereford5969]

Thank you for taking the time to put this together. I've subscribed! God bless!

[@ModernDIYProjects]

Thanks and welcome!

[@Surfzap63]

I threw one away just like that one last year. It was about 20 years old and wouldn’t hold pressure. I’m embarrassed to say that my fear of the pressure and risks of failure related to hydraulics kept me from considering fixing it. Now I know. And I am glad you also showed us what NOT to adjust! Thanks man! Enjoyed the video! Edit: Subscribed!

[@ModernDIYProjects]

Glad I could help!

[@HB-yq8gy]

Thank you sir. I'm glad i watched your video got the same jack bought it new funny was going to chuck it!

[@josetejada7799]

I learned something. Thank you.

[@rdaleyj1]

Best video yet on this air bleeding, I almost threw mine out lol

[@twentythree7sevensix]

Awesome vid bud, thank you. My neighbour gave me an old one that he hasn't looked after very well so I will be trying to restore it as best I can begining with replacing the fluid.

[@williamskelton6751]

Probably has leaking piston seals too. These jacks have a self bleeder in the internal cylinder which also holds the piston and oil. If you go as far as taking the jack all apart, make sure you use HI Pressure Seal on the piston. I have done many in my life time.

[@ModernDIYProjects]

So far it has been working like a champ, but I will post another video if I have to take it apart and rebuild it.

[@Demonlord468]

As far as the oil you use you are correct in not using normal motor oils and such and especially do NOT use Brake Fluid because it will eat the seals up. However all that jack oil is, is normal Hydraulic Fluid like used in any machine with hydraulic cylinders. Any hydraulic fluid you use in your tractor, excavator, ect will work just fine if you already have that around because you own machines/tractors. Transmission Fluid will also work safely in those jacks in a pinch because it's a type of Hydraulic Fluid but, it is also exponentially more expensive as well so using it is rather pointless. Same with Power Steering Fluid.

[@Lalofelix73]

Thanks for sharing such a helpful video !

[@astrologyfan2330]

So easy, I love it!

[@metal.mover23]

Out all the bleeding jack video this is the one that did it for me

[@TechGorilla1987]

This is a great topic. The only thing more important to jacking safety is jack stands. Free jacks are all over craigslist in my area too! Jack be nimble Jack be quick Jack is broke 'cause it's pressure wont stick.

[@ModernDIYProjects]

😆 👍

[@LH-kz2nf]

In my area anything you find free on Craigslist is a setup to get robbed.

[@christopherpatterson715]

Thank you for this video, I was about to throw away a very nice 2 ton jack!

[@elguaguero23]

I really appreciate you sharing this video , I have the exact Jack like this that I purchased at sears more than 10 years o so , mine still works fine but I have never done this to it

[@MattSeals]

Great internet video! It looks really good! Keep up the good work!

[@ModernDIYProjects]

Thanks for your support.

[@CaptinLee]

Great video!... Can I have my jack back now? Thank you for fixing it LOL I have an old 30 yr old Matco Tools jack that has stopped working. I was going to replace it, but may try to rehab it now after watching your video. Thanks :)

[@richardking4514]

I have a different jack but played around with the screws to find the bleeder, which made sense as it was positioned slightly higher than the rest. Bled the air and now my jack works like new! I'll top off fluid later, but this got me back to work quicker than it took to type this comment.

[@raddar001]

Doesn't show how to top up

[@malcolmyoung7866]

The screw he was using to bleeding the air out of should be removed and fluid added so the the piston inside is just covered. Bleeding process is the same. Jacks have air in the piston chamber for two Main reasons. A leak of oil(failed O rings) or the jack has be manipulated so that any air that should be there(a tiny amount just below that screw) has moved into the chamber(by picking up the jack and not keeping it level (ish) or the hack falling on it’s side etc.

[@blues3824]

Great 'how-to' video. Thanks.

[@philliphall5198]

Thank You for information and advice 😊

[@Sundance7055]

i have the same jack...its a good jack no problems

[@tracylemme1375]

I have been rebuilding hydraulic jacks for over 5 decades. I have never done anything to bleed the air than to loosen the go down valve (fluid return) and pump it several times and then close the valve. Lastly fill to proper level. I believe you are letting air out of the fill port. Your way does work, but it is much harder to do. If air does get into the system, most likely a leak is happening. In which case it should be resealed. If the jack drifts down without an external leak, the piston seal, the pump outlet check or the fluid return valve is leaking. Today only the very most high end jacks are made to be rebuildable. I think they are worth the cost.

[@ModernDIYProjects]

Actually I DO know how to demonstrate the other way of bleeding the air BUT I chose not to. The method I chose is the most user friendly way of doing it. It is the best way for people with little to no experience dealing with jacks or how to bleed them. I make videos to help everyone, not just folks that are technically oriented. That is why I said simply to stay away from the other port instead of going into great detail as to the possible pitfalls of dealing with that side. As it is many people complain that I talk too much in my videos. Can't make everybody happy all the time. Have to pick what to show and what not to show.

[@alexhanson4101]

The guy who threw this away didn't know jack.

[@olblu8746]

Alex Hanson - and Jill

[@MaynardFreek]

I see what you did there

[@waltshields2180]

Alex: good one, very nice ha ha!

[@shutyofacejerk]

Had no clue droopy knew about Jacks🤔...vid was very uplifting 😏

[@Jerry-rd9my]

Well presented. Thanks!

[@r.lavernemiller9047]

Thank you for this training!!

[@eladnonnac7529]

Leave to bleed screw closed while jacking piston out, open bleed screw while piston comes in.

[@bigampstaples8466]

thanks , that was very helpful

[@100PercentOS2]

I checked to see if my brand new shiny floor jack has steel wheels and it does. These companies get by with doing the cheapest thing they can. I came here for a refresher course on how to bleed the air from a floor jack should I need to do this come this spring when I have to raise the front of my lawn tractor to take the wheel off and have Walmart replace the tire that is on it. Thanks for the informative video.

[@PastorOverall]

Thanx a million...a real Jack saver

[@HB-yq8gy]

I bled it worked for a few months now jack won't lift not giving up ordered the repair kit! Thanks.

[@PBS-nm1uu]

thanks for the info

[@josephsharkey5913]

Thanks for your Video I now have a spare Jack.

[@damkayaker]

Jack stands are a must no matter how good your jack is!

[@newry123]

great vid,cheers

[@terrygreen3553]

THANKS..GOOD INFO....

[@rafaelvmaldonadorv7959]

i will give to you an A+ for your video development, Is very good safety advice. A little detail, (back to tight that little screw) Thank you VM

[@tudo8412]

I have one the same brand. (7 1/2 ton and difference the screw “6:30” is the rubber nipple). After doing everything as you instructed…I’m Jack it up 4-5 times there slowly lowers their self. Looking back at the place you pointed at (13:00) I see bubbles rising out instead of oil. I decided to let BFI take it instead of order parts to fix it. 😁 Thanks for sharing and have a good one.

[@wisdomwisdom817]

Awesome job thank you

[@cyrusmoghadam8842]

Thank you very much, sir!

[@firenguyen517]

👍Thank you for showing sir. MADE IN USA back in the day.👍

[@trinifirst6702]

I've put down 2 jacks because they weren't working believing them to have failed seals. Will be bleeding them for sure. Glad to see they're not lost. Thank you for the video

[@dsrleb]

Thank you sir

[@rick22908]

Good job.

[@danojames8329]

Awesome dude I gotta do dat to mine tomorrow good to know bud

[@23thebull]

My jack doing the same thing gonna try it thanks😃😃😃😃

[@rubenzuno951]

I learned alot from your Video.Never knew you had to bleed the air out or that you had to add hydraulic fluid😏I was going to buy a jack at a flea market and as I try it out the jacked up but it didn't lower..the seller was so pissed cuz he couldn't lower it either 😂😅😉😸

[@bretsalowitz]

Excellent video. I rarely use my Craftsman 2 and a 1/4 ton jack. I took it out to use but I think I'm out of fluid. The jack won't raise up.

[@red2965]

Thanks for your help. I must admit that my strong point isn't mechanical. I have a 2.5t one I got about 20 years ago never cracked but it has been bleeding down slowly but that's enough to get my attention. The seal(s) don't seem to be leaking but does have a little residual and dirt. Any ideas.... Low on fluid? Or is it air somehow got in?

[@ModernDIYProjects]

Both air and low fluid can lead to the bleeding down. Just crack open the bleed port and add a little fluid. If it doesn't help then try the air bleeding procedure. Both are simple and jack fluid is not that expensive. Don't over fill or it will create a spill out mess for you. Just add to slightly below the opening. Leave a small air gap, then close back up.

[@gregr1672]

Well,I just did my Sears Low Profile floor jack from about 2013! It started leaking down slowly ,shortly after I got it & Sears kind of went away around the same time. I was about to shit can the jack cause I know they are Chinese junk not worth rebuilding. Well ,after watching your video and all the naysayers comments saying your system won't do anything because they are made to self bleed blah blah blah .I thought prob wasting my time.I pulled the rubber fill plug and went all the way up an down several times ,didn't really see any bubbles ! I figured I ll top it off real good and overflowed it . Pumped it up and released it and I got a big air burp about half way down on release . I put plug back in and jacked up a 850 cc quad . Its been up all evening and not even dropped down onto jack stands. Before it would leak down in 5 min tops . So I say your method worked sir !! Thank you . I know hydraulics will do strange things at times, I ve seen it with car brakes over and over , air gets trapped in weird ways !

[@ModernDIYProjects]

Glad I could help. There will always be naysayers in this world. I'm glad you were smart enough to see past them.

[@gregr1672]

I don't doubt the naysayers are prob right that the bleeding process shouldn't be necessary and prob shouldn't work ,but in the real world ,sometimes things just don't always behave properly.

[@johnmoore1495]

This video should be titled “Neil deGrasse Tyson Fixes Floor Jack.” You sound quite like him.

[@artsnow8872]

To save a lot of effort in working the handle, to bleed the jack, use a one foot long wooden (or, metal) rod in the jack handle hole. It will be lighter, and quicker pumping.

[@Landie_Man]

I have adjusted the “do not adjust screws” in error on mine. Would should I do? I never ever go under a car which is just on a Jack. I always use stands and also huge blocks of wood. I can take the The screws back to about where they were.

[@jacksonvang3429]

I love the video

[@CriticalDynamicsSTG]

Great info buddy!

[@ModernDIYProjects]

Thanks! 👍

[@denos.2688]

Very nice video thank u

[@razzz42]

I doubt it was just air in the system. More than likely the 'U-Cup Seal' is wearing or wore out. That is why the jack will not stay up. A bit of a job to take the reservoir assembly off to replace the U-cup seal inside the reservoir but well worth the effort to replace that one part. Other that nothing else goes wrong with these old floor jacks other than the noted $1 'O'-ring inside the plunger bore that sometimes leaks oil.

[@romxxxromxxx]

Nice video. Bought myself a Biltema(swedish-finnish brand) that looks the same. Manual was also swedish-finnist-norweigian. This video makes pretty clear, how to bleed this jack. Thanks!

[@OKAZWA44]

cheers ..happy Christmas and new year

[@ModernDIYProjects]

Thank you, Same to you my Friend! Stay safe and have great holidays! 🎄

[@mrbreezeet1]

I don't quite understand what they mean when filling the floor jack how full should it be they said above the inner cylinder or something I don't quite understand is there a good picture of that somewhere or something?

[@Towmaster2013]

One thing that I do religiously with all my hydraulic jacks floor, bottle and pallet is simply tighten the handle or petcock. On pallet jacks they usually have a pull release on the handle that is adjustable. And always use jack stands or wood! Never USE CINDER BLOCKS NEVER

[@christinamoneyhan5688]

DYI, safety first. You never, never go under a object you are lifting without additional supports.

[@mango2112]

What position the jack has to be ,up or down when you put the fluid in ? Thanks

[@ModernDIYProjects]

You want the jack in the fully down position.

[@williamgardner2739]

I enjoyed your video, but after bleeding the jack you should have shown the viewers how to top it up. I know how to do it, but a lot of viewers don`t. thank you.

[@TungNguyen-tp3wu]

Thank you for your video. I learn one thing that I won't throw away my jack nearby your house

[@richochett404]

that jack is a movie star.

[@noway1880]

Oh shit. I looked for a video to bleed my floor jack... And even better that's the exact one I have. Its done me right for 16 years. But now it slowwwwwlly lowers itself. Was thrilled to notice that it was slowly lowering, while I was under my truck.....

[@artsnow8872]

Yes, you should be thrilled to be under a vehicle supported only by a jack, if that was the case. Most people can't bench-press a three ton truck...not even a two ton truck.

[@EvilBraTT]

Exactly why you should use jack stands as well any time your underneath your vehicle.

[@torrie5882]

Where do you put the fluid though?

[@TonyC93]

Hi there. I have that same jack. When i have a vehicle jacked up sometimes it gets kind of hard to lower it down. Do you know why?

[@ModernDIYProjects]

Could be that the release valve is sticking internally not fully releasing the pressure. If you turn the valve back and forth a few times then it comes down, then that could be the problem.

[@thomasmartin6267]

good job! you sound like niel degrass tyson!

[@jsoda41]

Oh snap, he sure does!!!

[@billomeara3341]

My jack just started to drop under load. There is no sign of any external leakage of fluid. I've added jack oil and tried the bleed process several times but the jack still drops under load. Is it possible that air is still in system? or is it more likely there is a bad seal particularly the seal at the piston base? Thanks.

[@ModernDIYProjects]

Yes, it is possible that there is still some air in the system, but it is also possible that one of the seals is leaking internally. This would explain why you can't see any signs of leakage. A rebuild may be in order (or a new jack if you don't want to mess with it).

[@onegative8887]

So where u put the new oil in at

[@murphytoadster9864]

Craftsman is king. Grew up with it and Bob villa

[@miguelhernandez8624]

and i thank you sir.

[@pg9511]

Do you have to elevate the jack at the back when you want to add 'jack fluid?"

[@ModernDIYProjects]

No, just add fluid on level surface.

[@williamyocum4774]

@@ModernDIYProjects but where do you add it? I have the same jack and experiencing the same symptoms.

[@frangiew9076]

excellent !

[@joeriolo3962]

how do you put oil in it

[@guacamoleweiner69]

I recently purchased this jack. While i attempted the purging procedures, on the step of rotating the handle, the handle wouldn't rotate and gears lock up. Also, the jack doesn't raise up. Is this a defect or easily repairable? Thank you for any advice in advance.

[@ModernDIYProjects]

Hard to tell from far away like this. It could just be jammed up and you could muscle it loose. I have had that happen before. It could also mean there is internal damage and the entire gear box would have to be rebuilt or replaced. If possible I would try to get your money back unless you want to deal with a possible big issue. I wouldn't call it a simple repair but it is doable.

[@krekre001]

A jack stand is more important than a jack when it comes to saftey.

[@jimmieroan9881]

gee how do you get the car up to put the jack stands under it, levitation. as my little ones say, gee you so smart how come you no make video

[@stevensevek6151]

@@jimmieroan9881 The jack stands is more important IF you'll be crawling under the car because it provides safety that a jack does not supply.

[@pt68picaso]

A poorly operating jack that fails and collapses as you're reaching for your pristine jack stand is more dangerous! Hence, a properly working jack is more important regarding safety.

[@krekre001]

@@pt68picaso wrong... when you place a jack stand...you only have part of on arm under the car to position it...so your safety exposure us limited in danger and time. When you have the stand in place, more of you body is exposed to hazards for a longer time....therefore the stand is more important.

[@hyperbaricaxom1763]

@@pt68picaso You have zero logic and therefore completely wrong. You DON'T get under any vehicle while jacking it up and then reach for jack stands while under the vehicle! You jack the vehicle up (with faulty jack or not), then from outside the frame/body just use your arm to quickly position the jack stand under the frame. With the tires on the car will not fall on your arm, in any case. But Ken below is right. The jack stand holds the primary & foremost importance. Not the jack, because only idiots get under a vehicle, even for a second, just supported by a jack.

[@pumpkinheadghoul]

Harbor Freight used to sell a knockoff version of this exact same jack, down to every detail, from a company called Rhino Tools. I own that jack and it recently stopped working. At first it would just drift down over time, then it started drifting down within a minute or two, now it won't even go up. So I started shopping for a new jack, when it suddenly occurred to me, there must be a way to fix these things, rather than spending over $150 to replace it. Well low and behold, here it is. 👍