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Old 10-Sep-2007, 10:19 AM
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Motomaster Jack - OIL?

My jack doesn't pump anymore, i'm assuming the jack need an oil refill or something...

What kind of oil is required for the jacks? Just generic hyraulic oil like the blow?

http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/pr...romSearch=true

Can other types of oil work?

This is the jack:

http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/pr...romSearch=true

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Old 10-Sep-2007, 05:05 PM
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Eather it leaked out or the seals are gone in it. Just buy a new jack,, i get rid of mine every couple of years for safety purposes
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Old 10-Sep-2007, 05:11 PM
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Originally posted by 1sloweg
Eather it leaked out or the seals are gone in it. Just buy a new jack,, i get rid of mine every couple of years for safety purposes




those jacks are ****, ive seen a few blow seals. Mine is pretty pos'ed up.
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Old 10-Sep-2007, 07:09 PM
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I bought a motomaster jack and it never worked at all so i took it back the next day. You get what you pay for i guess lol.
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Old 10-Sep-2007, 08:07 PM
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My jack (not motomaster) today leaked oil like mad.

Anyone recommend a decent jack for a non lowered car?

Saw this and might pick it up tomorrow.
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Old 11-Sep-2007, 07:40 AM
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damn, that sucks. Has anyone every fixed these? I spent over $150 on this thing...not too cheap.

For future, what 3 ton jacks do you recommend?
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Old 11-Sep-2007, 09:58 AM
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really?
ive owned 3 motomaster jacks and they are all alright

just check its not working.... probably an easy fix, does it do up and slowly come back down when weight is applied?

does it not do up at all?
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Originally posted by dvdrsi
damn, that sucks. Has anyone every fixed these? I spent over $150 on this thing...not too cheap.

For future, what 3 ton jacks do you recommend?
I got the Michelin 3 1/2 ton Speedy Lift Jack. One pump and the saddle comes right up to the car. I love that feature. Magnetic tool tray, and 22" of lift. Not that you need 22" to jack up a Civic, but from what I looked at time this was the best buy I could find. I bought it a year ago, I do oil changes and change summer/winter tires on my Civic and the Wife's Accord, works great. No issues.

It's like $190, but keep your eye on the Canadian Tire flyer, you can pick it for about 1/2 the cost around $100 when it goes on sale. That's what I did. I've seen it on sale a few times this year. You can get those aluminum ones that are lighter, but they cost more and can't lift as much. My $0.02.
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Old 11-Sep-2007, 05:55 PM
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Thanks guys

I actually have a friend with a michellin jack and he said it's great. I'll try to fix her up, if not i'm gonna grab a michelin.

golfman, it doesn't move an inch...
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