I use hydraulic jack fluid, that I got at the local Advance Auto Parts
store. Works fine, but I do have to refill the one monthly.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark Hooper" <mhooper@pix-cinema.com>
To: "'Bert Van der Stee'" <bert.van.der.stee@pandora.be>; "6 Pack List"
<6pack@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2003 6:01 PM
Subject: RE: Rear shocks "refill"
> Not to disagree with an old mechanic, but old engine oil will be full of
> particles that will just wear out the shock even faster. There are good
> firms doing rebuilds (Apply Hydraulics is one I've heard of) for not tto
> much money. I'm not big on playing games with shocks and brakes since the
> failure of same can cause serious problems.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Mark Hooper
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bert Van der Stee [mailto:bert.van.der.stee@pandora.be]
> Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2003 3:54 PM
> To: 6 Pack List
> Subject: Rear shocks "refill"
>
>
> Hi,
> does anyone have experience with "refilling" the rear levertype shocks ?
> Mine are worn and my mechanic told me that I should try filling up with
old
> engine oil. If they don't leak the shocks should be back up to the task.
> Did anyone try this and with what type of oil ?
> Rgds
> Bert
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