4-post lift maintenance - hydraulic oil
06-15-2018, 11:14 PM
#1
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4-post lift maintenance - hydraulic oil
I am thinking to change the hydraulic oil in my 4-post lift because it has never been changed since it was installed 5 years ago..... The label on the lift said to replace the oil with Mobil DTE 24 but I am having a hard time finding where to buy it. Any ideas ? or alternatives ?
06-16-2018, 07:23 AM
#2
I've never considered replacing my lift oil. 13 years now. Maybe I should? Though if it's not contaminated (water) I'm not sure its needed.
06-16-2018, 09:17 AM
#3
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Never occurred to me either but then I guess it depends on use to some degree.
I suppose if your using one for storage only (up/down once or twice a year) there's probably no point.
I suppose if your using one for storage only (up/down once or twice a year) there's probably no point.
06-16-2018, 10:31 AM
#4
Mobil DTE 24 is just a ISO 32 hydraulic oil, any ISO 32 hydraulic oil should be perfectly good...easy to find
06-16-2018, 11:21 AM
#5
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I remember when I first got the lift installed 5-6 years ago, the hydraulic oil looked fresh pink in color but now it is a almost brown in color so I am thinking it need replacing ? No ?
06-16-2018, 11:49 AM
#6
Maybe we should all look at our owners manual and see. I'm too lazy. 
06-16-2018, 11:58 AM
#7
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Owners manual says oil change every 2 years
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06-16-2018, 12:05 PM
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06-16-2018, 01:50 PM
#9
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Kinda reminds me of the "you should flush your break fluid every 2 years thing".
Having said that, next time I'm there, I'm going to ask the guys at Oakville Porsche , who have the same DirectLift that I do, if they change the oil every 2 years.
They do use their lifts a lot more than any of us commoners after all.
Having said that, next time I'm there, I'm going to ask the guys at Oakville Porsche , who have the same DirectLift that I do, if they change the oil every 2 years.
They do use their lifts a lot more than any of us commoners after all.
06-16-2018, 03:04 PM
#10
another thing to consider is the climate the hoist is operated in, climate controlled shop vs humid/hot/cold home garage
06-17-2018, 02:02 PM
#11
Race Car
Personally I think you are wasting your time.
It's a closed system that goes up and down 20 times a year.
Twice a year is maximum maintenance for a lift that goes up and down 20 times a day.
What could go wrong? lol
It's a closed system that goes up and down 20 times a year.
Twice a year is maximum maintenance for a lift that goes up and down 20 times a day.
What could go wrong? lol
06-18-2018, 11:08 AM
#12
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Change the oil. I didn't and had to send a cylinder to a centre less grinding shop to get the pitting removed. Also, get the best hydraulic fluid available.
06-19-2018, 08:22 AM
#15
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Originally Posted by wc11
Kinda reminds me of the "you should flush your break fluid every 2 years thing".
Having said that, next time I'm there, I'm going to ask the guys at Oakville Porsche , who have the same DirectLift that I do, if they change the oil every 2 years.
They do use their lifts a lot more than any of us commoners after all.
Having said that, next time I'm there, I'm going to ask the guys at Oakville Porsche , who have the same DirectLift that I do, if they change the oil every 2 years.
They do use their lifts a lot more than any of us commoners after all.