Floor Jack Won't JACK :(

[Kilgore Trout]

I think it has air in its hydraulic system. How hard is this to fix? I wanted to do some Sunday maint and now this

Maybe I will just drink beer and fire up the grill instead...

 

[Chopper1]

Either it's low on hydraulic fluid or the seals have blown.

 

[2k2fourpointsix]

I think it has air in its hydraulic system. How hard is this to fix? I wanted to do some Sunday maint and now this

Maybe I will just drink beer and fire up the grill instead...

Most jacks have a purge valve, but chances are if it has air in it, the seals are gone.

 

[Kilgore Trout]

I just got it in December. I tried everything to get it to work per the 'owners manual' er, the stickers on the sides...

I am going to have to advise everyone to NEVER BUY:

Mack 2 ton hydraulic floor jack

Don't do it

Plus it only lifts like 12"

I did not pick it out, it was a Christmas present.

 

[rjstaaf]

I have always had great luck with Craftsman floor jacks, have a 3.5 ton beast that I usually use. I also have a 2 ton AC hydraulics low profile jack that I use on cars too low for the beast.

Even though it was a present, any chance you can return or exchange it?

 

[RedDaemon]

if the jack doesnt work...get a new one...its not worth it to try and fix it if it may fall on you while ur under the car....i think itd be a good investment to just go out and buy yourself a new one...thats reputable...like a craftsman...just my $0.02

 

[MyEarsHurt]

I have had two jacks die on me before. Once was very scary, I was under the car, changing out the x pipe and it gave out and just started dropping. I wasnt using any jack stands at the time (i know i know BAD IDEA). Well, I have a craftsman jack now and I have 2 sets of jack stands...can never be too safe.

 

[Kilgore Trout]

I always use jack stands. I am getting a Craftsman floor jack. All my tools are Craftsman so why should the floor jack be any different?

 

[RedDaemon]

good move...preservation of your life is always a good investment lol

 

[n0v8or]

Assuming the fluid level is OK, are you sure the release valve is fully closed?