leaking hydraulic floor/trolley jack

[reevo]

Hi All
I recently noticed that my 2T hydraulic floor jack was losing pressure under load, and at the same time, was leaking fluid out the side of the piston ram. I gave it bit of a clean-up, opened the filler plug, and refilled it with oil. I have not used it again since. Does this mean the seals of this jack is finished, and that I have to have it replaced/repaired?
I have had this jack for some years now, but seldom use it....
Thanks very much.
Reevo

 

[Burnerman]

I'm afraid it does, if its leaking from the end of the ram.....you may be able to get new seals, if its a quality jack.
A firm called Pirtek used to repair hydraulic stuff - it could be worth a call for a quote.
John