Dickyboy
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| posted on 20/8/08 at 08:04 PM |
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Hydraulic fluid
I left my ancient but working engine hoist with the release valve open, and enough fluid has escaped to stop it working, can I top up with brake
fluid? if not anyone know what I need and where to get it?
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big_wasa
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| posted on 20/8/08 at 08:08 PM |
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any hydraulics place stock it. I think even machine mart have it.
If you where closer ive got some you could of had. 
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mookaloid
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| posted on 20/8/08 at 08:09 PM |
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I wouldn't use brake fluid it's not the same as hydraulic oil. you can get hydraulic oil from agricultural machinery suppliers and
possibly from motor factors for jacks etc.
Cheers
Mark
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blakep82
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| posted on 20/8/08 at 08:21 PM |
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think even halfords have hydraulic oil
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paulf
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| posted on 20/8/08 at 08:57 PM |
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Definitely dont put brake fluid in it.I use power steering fluid in my trolley jack and it seems to be ok.
Paul.
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Phil.J
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| posted on 20/8/08 at 09:08 PM |
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You can always use fork oil from a motorcycle shop.
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NS Dev
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| posted on 20/8/08 at 09:24 PM |
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as above, you can use ATF if you have it (same as power steering fluid
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 21/8/08 at 06:08 PM |
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Any decent accessory shop should sell hydraulic oil
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Peteff
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| posted on 22/8/08 at 09:23 AM |
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Go to car spares place and ask for jack oil. They should have it in litre tins, the hoists don't hold a lot.
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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