Trolley jack oil

arcturus · Jun 1st, 2018, 20:25

I suspect that the oil in my trolley jack has become a bit low. Is there a special hydraulic oil that needs to be used or can I use brake fluid? I suspect not but just checking.

volvoid · Jun 1st, 2018, 21:03

you can buy jack oil, atf will do fine

Fantastic · Jun 1st, 2018, 21:09

Don't use brake fluid as the jacks seals don't like it and disintegrate. Most motor factors (eg your version of 'Halfords') sell hydraulic fluid for trolley jacks.

Derek UK · Jun 1st, 2018, 21:40

I bought 500ml for £3 at Enfield jumble last Saturday. Online price about £6 but usually plus P&P.
Unless there is obvious leakage it probably just needs bleeding. Lots of how to's on You Tube but some make the job look difficult. Check through a few.

arcturus · Jun 2nd, 2018, 13:55

Job done, as you said, just needed bleeding

Jun 1st, 2018, 20:25	#1
arcturus arcturus Last Online: Apr 10th, 2024 08:21 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sagres Portugal	Trolley jack oil I suspect that the oil in my trolley jack has become a bit low. Is there a special hydraulic oil that needs to be used or can I use brake fluid? I suspect not but just checking. __________________ life's too short to drink bad wine

Jun 1st, 2018, 21:03	#2
volvoid Monster Raving Loony Last Online: Nov 12th, 2018 20:03 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: hitchin	you can buy jack oil, atf will do fine __________________ 1994 850 2.0 bought at 32,000 miles used daily now 45,000. Still like a nearly-new car 2004 filthy polluting diesel VW

Jun 1st, 2018, 21:09	#3
Fantastic VOC Member Last Online: May 8th, 2023 15:48 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: S. Yorkshire	Don't use brake fluid as the jacks seals don't like it and disintegrate. Most motor factors (eg your version of 'Halfords') sell hydraulic fluid for trolley jacks. __________________ V70 D3, XC60 D5, V70 D5, C30 1.6p , S60 2.4d, V40 1.8p, S40 1.8p.

Jun 2nd, 2018, 13:55	#5
arcturus arcturus Last Online: Apr 10th, 2024 08:21 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sagres Portugal	Job done, as you said, just needed bleeding __________________ life's too short to drink bad wine

Jun 1st, 2018, 21:40	#4
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 17:06 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	I bought 500ml for £3 at Enfield jumble last Saturday. Online price about £6 but usually plus P&P. Unless there is obvious leakage it probably just needs bleeding. Lots of how to's on You Tube but some make the job look difficult. Check through a few.

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