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Originally Posted by JoeCB
Just wondering … original shock fluid was some glycerin based stuff, that was hygroscopic (absorbs water). If the car is used exclusively in mild weather, so viscosity change is not an issue can oil of some sort be used? What viscosity will be a question I suppose but surly better for lubricity and rust prevention.
Anyone done this ?
Joe B
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We just had a shock seminar and used regular 30 W oil in the rebuilt shocks and this guy has restored dozens of them. It really worked nice when put back together. I see Bratton's sells hydraulic oil for shocks, but we used regular 30w motor oil.