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FAB Cruiser
Joined: 03 Jul 2008 Posts: 77
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Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 10:32 am Post subject: Shock Fluid |
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Can anyone recommend a fluid to top up the lever arm shocks on my '57 Zephyr?
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David |
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Phil - Nottingham
Joined: 01 Jan 2008 Posts: 1252 Location: Nottingham
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Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 12:17 pm Post subject: |
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Motorcycle fork fluid from any motorcycle shop but Castrol & Comma do one I think - you can also use SAE10 or 15 or 20 straight engine oil or even ATF _________________ Rover P2
Rover P4
Rover P5 & P5B
Land Rover S2 & S3
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Roverron
Joined: 04 May 2008 Posts: 134 Location: Yorkshire
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Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 7:17 pm Post subject: |
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I've always used hydaulic jack oil on the rover, but no doubt there are lots of reasons why I shouldn't. _________________ To Hell with ambition, it drives a man mad, I can scarcely wake up to be fed. |
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Phil - Nottingham
Joined: 01 Jan 2008 Posts: 1252 Location: Nottingham
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Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 11:07 pm Post subject: |
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Same stuff light grade oil _________________ Rover P2
Rover P4
Rover P5 & P5B
Land Rover S2 & S3
Morris Mini Traveller Mk2 |
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FAB Cruiser
Joined: 03 Jul 2008 Posts: 77
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Posted: Wed May 13, 2009 2:52 pm Post subject: |
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What about a Dexron 3 ATF or Millers shock oil. Any good?
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David |
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Phil - Nottingham
Joined: 01 Jan 2008 Posts: 1252 Location: Nottingham
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Posted: Wed May 13, 2009 7:49 pm Post subject: |
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Absolutely see my first post - I would prefer a none Dexron though but it depends how worn the shockers are _________________ Rover P2
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Jim.Walker
Joined: 27 Dec 2008 Posts: 1229 Location: Chesterfield
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Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 4:43 pm Post subject: |
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Well now!
I believe that the seals in most dampers are adversely affected by mineral oils (engine oils etc.) and hydraulic oils should always be used in such items for safety. The use of engine oils is an absolute no no (except on some Citroens).
Obviously oil produced by the damper manufacturer is preferable, but jack oil or hydraulic oil should be fine, though the viscosity may not be as the manufacturer intended. _________________ Quote from my late Dad:- You only need a woman and a car and you have all the problems you
are ever likely to want". Computers had not been invented then! |
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