Purchased a new floor jack. Should the hydraulic dual exposed piston rods be lubricated with jack oil during long term garage storage? Hopefully this will slow down corrosion.
Floor Jack Maintenance
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I think so
If items in your garage readily rust, then yes a protective coating wouldn't hurt (except be a dust/grime magnet) but I think I'd go with spray grease rather than a thinner oil of any type. The effect of a tiny bit getting inside (which means the seal is shot already?) and mixing with the jack oil is negligible. Makes you wonder though, why can't they put an accordion rubber boot over them? What brand of condoms take the most horseplay and come in a matching red or black color? Heh, am I allowed a colorful joke? "Hey Dave where did you get those jack spring covers?" Dave: "Your mom" 
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Most/all cars use strut bellows.If items in your garage readily rust, then yes a protective coating wouldn't hurt (except be a dust/grime magnet) but I think I'd go with spray grease rather than a thinner oil of any type. The effect of a tiny bit getting inside (which means the seal is shot already?) and mixing with the jack oil is negligible. Makes you wonder though, why can't they put an accordion rubber boot over them? What brand of condoms take the most horseplay and come in a matching red or black color? Heh, am I allowed a colorful joke? "Hey Dave where did you get those jack spring covers?" Dave: "Your mom"
I use fluid film on all the hydraulic rods / sleeves for storage
I know some people that store their jacks with the handle down (thus pushing the pistons down), like how they come in the shipping boxes. Idk how much of a difference that makes though.
