Oil for Delco Lovejoy shocks?

Rebuilt my shocks, does anyone know what type of oil to put in them?

Thanks

Steve:

About 55 years ago I earned my living rebuilding shock absorbers. At that time Delco supplied a "shock oil". I have no idea if something similar might be available today. Basically, shock oil is hydraulic oil that must not foam when forced through the small orifices. If you can't find anything else, I would be willing to try Dexron II ATF. It's foam resistant, lubricates, and is about the same viscosity as shock oil (if my memory is still any good). If the viscosity is wrong about the worst that could happen is that you will get either better or worse "shock absorption" that you would with the proper oil. ATF certainly won't hurt the shocks or their seals.

Brian

Go to any decent motorcycle shop. They sell fork oil used in front forks and rear shocks in many different weights.

Dave

You may also use hydraulic jack oil.

I agree with the hydraulic floor jack oil. It's what I have used for many years now. It won't rot rubber 'O' rings and doesn't remove paint.

According to shell guys the correct oil is tellus T40. Don´t know if you have the same specs in your country:regards. Fernando