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RE: Shock Oil

To: Barney Gaylord <barneymg@ntsource.com>,
Subject: RE: Shock Oil
From: Joe Short <buster_balz@operamail.com>
Date: Fri, 8 Oct 1999 12:06:17 -0400
You know I was thinking about using jack oil, but saw something that made me 
stop and think. The hydraulic oil I use in my engine hoist has an additive 
that helps to preserve the seals and stop leaks. Anyone ever tried that stuff 
?
Any thoughts n how well it might work ?

Joe
'75 B Roadster

>===== Original Message From Barney Gaylord <barneymg@ntsource.com> =====
>At 01:42 PM 10/5/99 -0500, Rocky Frisco wrote:
>>.... The shocks on the Victor are standard MGB. What oil should I top them
>up with?
>
>Generally speaking, it's hydraulic oil.  Nothing terribly special there,
>non-detergent, anti-foaming, and viscosity about like 20 weight engine oil.
> Save yourself some time and money, go to your favorite local discount
>department store, visit the automotive department, and pick up a bottle of
>hydraulic jack oil.  Cheap and it works great.
>
>Barney Gaylord
>1958 MGA with an attitude
>    http://www.ntsource.com/~barneymg


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