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Old 05-12-2020, 03:22 PM   #1
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Front Drivers Side Jack Keeps Moving Down?

My front drivers side jack seems to go down slowly after leveling. I have the 6 point automatic leveling and it works great. Why would the one jack slowly go down an inch or so overnight? It is a 2018 and has been sitting on a concrete pad most of it’s short life thus far. Any ideas, and fixes? Thanks!
 
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Old 05-12-2020, 04:12 PM   #2
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Most likely internal leaking
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Old 05-12-2020, 04:14 PM   #3
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Old 05-12-2020, 08:09 PM   #4
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Is your hydraulic fluid level good. I have a white plastic tank with level marks on it and had to fill it once. My front jacks were both coming up.

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Old 05-12-2020, 08:19 PM   #5
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Is your hydraulic fluid level good. I have a white plastic tank with level marks on it and had to fill it once. My front jacks were both coming up.

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I will check that out. Is there a specific brand of product to fill if low? I have zero mechanical ability, so I don’t even know what type /brand of fluid to replace. Thoughts?
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Old 05-12-2020, 08:40 PM   #6
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I will check that out. Is there a specific brand of product to fill if low? I have zero mechanical ability, so I don’t even know what type /brand of fluid to replace. Thoughts?
There is. But your going to kill me I can't think of the type that you have to use right now. I have a bottle of it in my other truck and its not here right now. If no buddy answer I will get the answer for you in the morning.

All I think I remember is type 2 and you CAN NOT use power steering fluid I know that much.

I am so sorry I couldn't be more help...

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Old 05-12-2020, 09:56 PM   #7
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Old 05-13-2020, 05:15 AM   #8
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I lost some fluid a while back and was told what was in our system was Clear AW32 I sure hope this is correct. We have 2019 3720 RL anniversary edition. Thanks Jerome &Judy
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Old 05-13-2020, 06:26 AM   #9
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fluid level

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Old 05-13-2020, 07:07 AM   #10
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We had one middle lever go down while driving. Luckily caught it before doing any damage. Called Lippert and they said take it to an authorized service center for evaluation, they found 2 leaking and Lippert approved replacement. I was out of warranty but they took care of it , great customer service!
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Old 05-13-2020, 07:34 AM   #11
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Yes, don't make the mistake of having all the slide outs out ,and the level up down, and then fill it, it will be a mess when you bring in the slides, and the level up is retracted .
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Old 05-20-2020, 01:59 PM   #12
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If you have a clear fluid be sure to add clear. If you have red add red. If you mix it you will have all kinds of problems. Been there done that.
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Old 05-21-2020, 06:32 AM   #13
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AW32 should work fine, it's a universal tractor fluid, they sell it in auto parts and farm stores. As for the leak down, if only one Jack is leaking off, I'd say you have an internal leak by in that Jack. See if they sell a rebuild kit,( o-rings,seals,etc.) With an exploded view, you can see how it comes apart, or if it does at all. Just be careful not to Nick ram, clean it with steel wool and look for nicks or imperfections in ram. Also check what a new Jack would cost, sometimes it's cheaper to replace instead of repair. Good luck.
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synthetic transmission fluid I believe.....I should remember, I'm a gearhead since 10yr old.
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