Pneumatic Rivet Puller

[Wolf]

So I picked up a rivet puller at HF, it calls for some internal hydraulic fluid. I can't find it in small quantities, I need 2 ounces not 2 gallons. Has anybody got a suggestion for a substitute that will do the job? Thanks, Jay

 

[Kyle Boatright]

So I picked up a rivet puller at HF, it calls for some internal hydraulic fluid. I can't find it in small quantities, I need 2 ounces not 2 gallons. Has anybody got a suggestion for a substitute that will do the job? Thanks, Jay

I used brake fluid from the local auto parts store in mine. The pint (?) cost $5 or so.

 

[tims88]

I was able to buy the hydraulic fluid at Harbor Freight when I bought my pneumatic rivet puller. I had to ask for help finding the stuff, but they had it in a 15 fl oz bottle.

Here it is:
https://www.harborfreight.com/15-oz-hydraulic-and-jack-oil-40709.html

 

[rv12iS-builder]

I?ve used hydraulic jack oil. I paid $4.99 for a quart at my local auto parts store.

 

[Wolf]

Thanks, all good solutions

 

[Dave12]

ATF will work.

 

[rongawer]

If you have some 5606H fluid, it?s s great hydraulic fluid for riveters, and jacks too.