For Penske Honda Mall of Georgia, having reliable and trustworthy lifts are essential to keeping technicians productive and the service department operating efficiently. When the dealership began noticing that hydraulic fluid needed to be added to the lift reservoirs more frequently than normal, the Autotality lift repair team was called in to diagnose the issue.
We completed the cylinder replacements, reinstalled the lift assemblies, bled and tested the hydraulic systems, and returned the equipment to service with the original leakage issue resolved.
Identifying The Source Of The Hydraulic Fluid Loss
The dealership initially contacted us because personnel were having to regularly add hydraulic fluid to the reservoirs. Frequent fluid loss can indicate a developing problem within the lift’s hydraulic system and warranted a complete inspection rather than continued reservoir refilling.
During our inspection, our service technician traced the problem to leaking lift cylinder packings.
With the source of the fluid loss identified, replacing the affected cylinders and seals provided the appropriate repair to restore reliable operation and eliminate the ongoing leakage.
The existing condition created concerns including:
- Recurring hydraulic fluid loss
- Frequent reservoir refilling
- Leaking cylinder packings
- Potential for increased lift downtime
- Additional maintenance demands on the service department
For a dealership service operation like Penske, addressing the underlying equipment issue was important to maintaining dependable lift availability.
Professional Rotary Lift Service By Autotality
Replacing the cylinders on these Rotary SL9 inground lifts required a more involved service procedure than a typical hydraulic component replacement.
To properly access the cylinders, the complete lift assemblies had to be removed from their pits and carefully positioned for service. Our technician could then remove the existing cylinders, install the replacements, and prepare each assembly for reinstallation.
Project Scope Included:
- Inspection and diagnosis of the hydraulic fluid loss
- Identification of leaking cylinder packings
- Removal of the Rotary SL9 assemblies from their pits
- Removal of the existing lift cylinders
- Installation of new replacement cylinders
- Reinstallation of the complete lift assemblies
- Bleeding of the hydraulic cylinders and systems
- Operational testing and leak inspection
- Return of the lifts to normal dealership operation
The project demonstrates the importance of working with an automotive equipment service provider that understands both the individual components and the complete installation of an inground vehicle lift.
Why Dealerships Across The Southeast Choose Autotality
Projects like this highlight why Autotality is a trusted automotive equipment partner for dealerships and service centers across Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, and Tennessee.
We do more than supply new equipment; our experienced service and installation teams help dealerships maintain, repair, upgrade, and replace the equipment their technicians depend on every day.
From automotive lift service and equipment installation to complete dealership facility planning, Autotality provides scalable fixed operation solutions designed around technician productivity, equipment reliability, and long-term operational performance.
Need Automotive Lift Service At Your Facility?
Contact Autotality today if your dealership or automotive repair facility is experiencing hydraulic leaks, fluid loss, unusual lift operation, or equipment downtime.
Our team can inspect your equipment, identify the source of the problem, and provide professional repair or replacement solutions to help keep your service department operating efficiently.
