what is the difference between hydralic lifting fluid and brake fluid ....can i use brake fluid in a bottle jack ...in fact can i use engine oil in a bottle jack ......as if i would
2007-01-20 05:10:01 · 6 answers · asked by des k 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Use the correct fluid in all cases. In most cases highly qualified engineers have developed their products to work with specific fluids. You may know better but I wouldn't bet on it. In most applications using the incorrect fluids will destroy the seals. If your jack needs refilling I suspect it also needs overhauling.Sadly these days it is often cheaper to replace it.
2007-01-20 20:02:14 · answer #1 · answered by cuddlyclaud 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You could use brake fluid in a bottle jack ,but you will find it very expensive and yes engine oil will work in the jack and a lot cheaper than brake fluid
2007-01-20 08:30:59 · answer #2 · answered by Mick 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Brake fluid is designed not to lose performance when subjected to heat. I've used engine oil in jacks before without any hassles.
2007-01-21 05:09:26 · answer #3 · answered by Bandit600 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use the correct jack fluid you will maybe working underneath it, if it lets down sudenly on you could be dead , break fluid is to thin oil destroyes the rubber seals
2007-01-21 01:59:32 · answer #4 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its the seals made of different materials, so one lot will attack the other , right fluid for right oil
2007-01-23 22:37:02 · answer #5 · answered by ufo18 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's to do with viscosity. Follow the link for more info:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydraulic_fluid
2007-01-20 05:15:58 · answer #6 · answered by dave a 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋