Thanks for the info. I think I'll try the fork oil with the swelling agent.
If I can get the seals to swell, I want have to keep adding oil. LOL.
Danny V.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>
To: "dannyvarnado" <dannyvarnado@cox.net>; <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 2010 1:31 AM
Subject: Re: [Mgs] Shock Oil
> I've been using the same hydraulic oil in both jacks and dampers for 40
> years (OK, not much in either case) without problems with either i.e. from
> foaming. An advantage of fork
> oil can be if it contains a seal swelling agent, but whether that is just
> snake oil advertising or fact is anyone's guess.
>
> PaulH.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>> Is there any oil suitable for MG shocks other than actual "shock oil"?
>> I have heard of people successfully using hydraulic jack oil in their
>> shocks.
>> Not sure if I want to try that though.
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