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tange...@toyotamail.com
Mar 16, 2012, 8:37:21 AM3/16/12
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I have a 20ton bottle jack that is low on fluid. I found the fill plug
on the side of the cylinder and put in some fluid. I did not have much
fluid on hand, so I put in what I had. It now jacks up halfway, so I
know it works, but needs more fluid. The question is how full should I
make it? Do I fill it until it runs out the fill plug, or another
level?
Also, I was wondering if I can use general purpose hydraulic tractor
fluid rather than the more costly small bottles labelled as "hydraulic
jack fluid"?
I found several websites abotu this. None said how much fluid to add.
More than one said DO NOT use brake fluid. All seemed to recommend the
actual "hydraulic jack fluid", one said transmission fluid works, but is
not recommended. Yet none suggested hydraulic tractor fluid (which
operates all hydraulic cylinders that are connected to the tractor, and
thus is used in the same way). It's a lot cheaper per ounce to buy a
gallon of tractor fluid instead of a quart or pint of jack fluid.
Thanks
on the side of the cylinder and put in some fluid. I did not have much
fluid on hand, so I put in what I had. It now jacks up halfway, so I
know it works, but needs more fluid. The question is how full should I
make it? Do I fill it until it runs out the fill plug, or another
level?
Also, I was wondering if I can use general purpose hydraulic tractor
fluid rather than the more costly small bottles labelled as "hydraulic
jack fluid"?
I found several websites abotu this. None said how much fluid to add.
More than one said DO NOT use brake fluid. All seemed to recommend the
actual "hydraulic jack fluid", one said transmission fluid works, but is
not recommended. Yet none suggested hydraulic tractor fluid (which
operates all hydraulic cylinders that are connected to the tractor, and
thus is used in the same way). It's a lot cheaper per ounce to buy a
gallon of tractor fluid instead of a quart or pint of jack fluid.
Thanks
JIMMIE
Mar 16, 2012, 8:10:35 AM3/16/12
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have ever put some in a jack it was just hydraulic fluid like you
mentioned. As far as filling it all I have ever done is fill it to the
point the jack will fully extend if the jack doesnt go all the way
down take some out.
Jimmie
JIMMIE
Mar 16, 2012, 8:20:03 AM3/16/12
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Forgot I have a brand new one in the garage, label says "fill to
bottom of fill hole".
Jimmie
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Mar 16, 2012, 8:45:01 AM3/16/12
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<tange...@toyotamail.com> wrote in message news:jvc6m7du03bviglrg...@4ax.com...
But the jack have to be all the way down when filling
> Also, I was wondering if I can use general purpose hydraulic tractor
> fluid rather than the more costly small bottles labelled as "hydraulic
> jack fluid"?
>
Yes you can
For hydraulic jack fluid is the same as hydraulic tractor fluid.....
> I have a 20ton bottle jack that is low on fluid. I found the fill plug
> on the side of the cylinder and put in some fluid. I did not have much
> fluid on hand, so I put in what I had. It now jacks up halfway, so I
> know it works, but needs more fluid. The question is how full should I
> make it? Do I fill it until it runs out the fill plug, or another
> level?
>
Yes to runs out the fill plug, or level.. is OK
> on the side of the cylinder and put in some fluid. I did not have much
> fluid on hand, so I put in what I had. It now jacks up halfway, so I
> know it works, but needs more fluid. The question is how full should I
> make it? Do I fill it until it runs out the fill plug, or another
> level?
>
But the jack have to be all the way down when filling
> Also, I was wondering if I can use general purpose hydraulic tractor
> fluid rather than the more costly small bottles labelled as "hydraulic
> jack fluid"?
>
For hydraulic jack fluid is the same as hydraulic tractor fluid.....
dpb
Mar 16, 2012, 9:52:33 AM3/16/12
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On 3/16/2012 7:37 AM, tange...@toyotamail.com wrote:
...
> ... Do I fill it until it runs out the fill plug, ...
When in fully closed position, yes.
> Also, I was wondering if I can use general purpose hydraulic tractor
> fluid rather than the more costly small bottles labelled as "hydraulic
> jack fluid"?
...
Yes. That's a less rigorous/demanding application. I wouldn't
recommend longterm use of jack fluid soled specifically for manual jacks
in tractor or other powered applications as those so rated will have
additional conditioners for the higher pressures and temperatures they
see over a hand jack.
There are SAE standards for these fluids as well as for the ones that
are more familiar for motor oils, etc. that outline the different test
protocols...
--
...
> ... Do I fill it until it runs out the fill plug, ...
When in fully closed position, yes.
> Also, I was wondering if I can use general purpose hydraulic tractor
> fluid rather than the more costly small bottles labelled as "hydraulic
> jack fluid"?
Yes. That's a less rigorous/demanding application. I wouldn't
recommend longterm use of jack fluid soled specifically for manual jacks
in tractor or other powered applications as those so rated will have
additional conditioners for the higher pressures and temperatures they
see over a hand jack.
There are SAE standards for these fluids as well as for the ones that
are more familiar for motor oils, etc. that outline the different test
protocols...
--
Stormin Mormon
Mar 16, 2012, 10:10:35 AM3/16/12
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I used to use jacks, at work. The tractor fluid works fine. I'd think that
transmission fluid is OK, also. I found to fill the reservoir when the jack
is "all the way down" helps keep from over filling the tank. Full, minus a
bit for air space is what worked for me.
You cound always add "a bit" and then a bit more. See what allows you to
raise the jack all the way up.
Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
www.lds.org
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transmission fluid is OK, also. I found to fill the reservoir when the jack
is "all the way down" helps keep from over filling the tank. Full, minus a
bit for air space is what worked for me.
You cound always add "a bit" and then a bit more. See what allows you to
raise the jack all the way up.
Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
www.lds.org
.
Stormin Mormon
Mar 16, 2012, 12:08:19 PM3/16/12
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And, some finer stores have "Radial tire pressure gage" which is a buck more
expensive than the old style.
expensive than the old style.
Oren
Mar 16, 2012, 1:50:57 PM3/16/12
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WW
Mar 16, 2012, 3:01:34 PM3/16/12
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>is recomended. How often do you need to fill? Have a bad leak area? WW
micky
Mar 17, 2012, 8:21:15 PM3/17/12
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On Fri, 16 Mar 2012 10:50:57 -0700, Oren <Or...@127.0.0.1> wrote:
>On Fri, 16 Mar 2012 06:37:21 -0600, tange...@toyotamail.com wrote:
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>Nym-shifted again. ("jw")
What does that mean? Sometimes when I change my email address etc.
>On Fri, 16 Mar 2012 06:37:21 -0600, tange...@toyotamail.com wrote:
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>Nym-shifted again. ("jw")
before posting, I get a message "Too much nym shifting". Then I
submit it again and it works.
What's going on!!
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