The cheap Chinese jacks leak because the rubber o rings fail. The high quality American or European made jacks use leather seals that last much longer. You get what you pay for. That being said I have a couple of Chinese jacks made by Larin that I bought about 15 yrs ago at BJs and they aren't leaking!
Sent from my iPhone On Feb 14, 2013, at 9:21 AM, Dan Penoff <d...@penoff.com> wrote: > I have a 3 ton Crapsman floor jack that was great until about 2-3 years ago > (it's probably 10 years old). > > It doesn't leak externally, but it does leak down in a matter of a minute or > two if it's under load. It also takes a lot of effort and pumping to get it > to raise under a load. > > I suspect it's leaking internally. > > The sad part is that it hasn't been used all that much. > > Dan > > On Feb 14, 2013, at 9:16 AM, "dsereta...@yahoo.com" <dsereta...@yahoo.com> > wrote: > >> Jon, >> The Craftsman jacks actually don't have the best reputation. Look at the >> reviews. They are prone to leaks. >> I would consider a Harbor Freight aluminum 2 or 2.5 ton or a Harbor Freight >> low profile steel jack. The Costco Arcan jacks are also considered good. >> >> If you want to splurge you can get a Hein Warner American made jack but >> it'll be expensive as would be the Griot's Garage jack. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Feb 14, 2013, at 9:10 AM, Jon Agne <jonag...@gwi.net> wrote: >> >>> Is this a good deal? >>> >>> http://www.sears.com/craftsman-3-ton-floor-jack-stands-and/p-00950188000P?prdNo=6&blockNo=6&blockType=G6 >>> >>> Yes I know it's not Milwaukee, but I don't have the extra $$$ laying around. >>> >>> Jon >>> >>> (Looking for easier way to climb under the car....) >>> _______________________________________ >>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>> >>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
