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Shock-Absorber Oil
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Greg



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PostPosted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 11:31 pm    Post subject: Shock-Absorber Oil Reply with quote
Just thinking about replacing the oil in the shock absorbers on the old Ford Popular and wondered if anyone could suggest which oil to use?
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Greeney in France



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PostPosted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 6:11 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Here is a spec sheet as it is special oil and not easily obtainable
https://www.amsoil.com/msds/stl.pdf
I would personally go to a motorbike shop for easy supply as the good one including racing ones re-oil the shocks themselves
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Greg



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PostPosted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 5:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Many Thanks Greeney, I shall go down to my local Motorbike shop as soon as poss and enquire.
Thanks again,
Greg
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Roverron



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PostPosted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 6:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
A mechanic told me to use hydraulic jack oil, I've used it for 25 years and no problems.
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 8:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
The one thing I do know about it is that the shock absorber oil has anti foaming agents in as the foamed oil would decrease efficiency of the shock absorber
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