Scissor lift question...

Scissor lift question...

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Digby

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8,230 posts

245 months

Tuesday 11th September 2018
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Just picked up a lightly used set of these which have been kept in good condition by the original and only owner, but he said he would probably change the oil in them as he recently had new seals installed (preventive maintenance) and suggested a good grade 32 oil. Does anyone have a set of these or similar and could tell me what a "good" grade 32 oil is? In fact, is it even worth changing it?

They are the Automotech AS-7530D model if that helps.


Thanks in advance.


t400ble

1,804 posts

120 months

Tuesday 11th September 2018
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Digby

Original Poster:

8,230 posts

245 months

Tuesday 11th September 2018
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How long have you used that in your lift?

Willy Nilly

12,511 posts

166 months

Tuesday 11th September 2018
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Morris Oils make good stuff

https://www.morrislubricants.co.uk/products/ind/hy...

I doubt that lift is very sensitive to oil as long as it's the correct stuff. It looks like a type of hydraulic oil. Change it if you think you should, keep any you have left over as spare and forget about it.

Stegel

1,950 posts

173 months

Thursday 13th September 2018
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I’ve got the same lift, and they arrive new “empty” of oil. I used hydraulic oil from Machine Mart simply because they’re nearby and I was desperate to see it work that day. 3 years on, all fine - as previously said, I really don’t think they’re that fussy as to spec.

Digby

Original Poster:

8,230 posts

245 months

Thursday 13th September 2018
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Thanks all. I realised it gives you an idea of what to go for in the owners manual!

I stuck with an ISO 6743/4 oil as it suggested with decent anti-oxidation, corrosion, wear and foaming properties. I have no idea how many are ISO 6743, mind. Perhaps they all are but don't advertise the fact.

Anyway, this stuff...

KERAX HYPERDRIVE
HYDRAULIC OIL 32