and actuating the jack until hydraulic fluid comes out. This will rectify a spongy feel when the jack is in its fully extended position. When you have done this, however, it is best to add additional hydraulic
Just Add Water In the last section, we looked at an extremely simple wave pool. In this design, short bursts of pressurized air apply force to a relatively stable pool of water. This creates little waves, which extend outward along the surface of the water. A larger wave pool system wor...
Raise the vehicle from the jack stands, using the floor jack, and remove the stands from under the vehicle. Lower the vehicle to the ground. Step 10 Check the fluid level in the master cylinder reservoir: It must be between the "Min" and "Max" lines. Add DOT3 fluid as needed. Close...
Off-road adventures put a lot of stress on your rock rails as they work to protect your door sills. Over time your sliders will start to show their age as road grim, rocks and dirt take their tole. Rocks and road salt eat away the paint and rust attacks any exposed steel. To keep ...
Raise the vehicle with a jack and place jack stands to support the vehicle safely, as you will need to be under it for the draining, flushing, and bleeding processes. Gather the necessary tools and equipment (bleeder wrench, flexible tubing, catch basin, fresh fluid). Changing Fluid Open ...
Attach the hydraulic lines at the cylinder bases, then mount the pump and fluid reservoir. Connect the pump outlet to the hose and tighten all joints. 4 Stage 3: Raise the Lift Media Platforms Design Team With the lift mostly assembled and ready to go up, mark the floor for placement. ...
Cause: Oil contamination can happen when hydraulic fluid or lubricating oil leaks into areas where it shouldn’t be, such as the lift shaft, pit, or control panel. It can occur due to damaged seals, faulty valves, or deteriorated hoses. ...
If the car will not shift after engaging the clutch and trying to move the stick, take a look at the fluid to make sure that it is at the right level. Other causes include using the incorrect thickness (type) of fluid and the clutch linkage or shift cables needing adjustment. The sourc...
a hydraulic floor jack with carrying bag a cordless impact wrench with charger a torque wrench a tire-pressure gauge a fender cover, and a tool bag a foam case that fits into the trunk and securely holds the front runners a performance powertrain control module with high-octane engine calibrat...
Engine braking (using lower gears to slow a vehicle instead of the brakes) not only helps your brakes last longer, it also spares them from overheating, something that happens much more quickly when you add the weight of a trailer to a vehicle. If you're doing a lot of braking, say ...