StevieG Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Rebuilt my shocks, does anyone know what type of oil to put in them?Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest brian Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwollam Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 Go to any decent motorcycle shop. They sell fork oil used in front forks and rear shocks in many different weights.Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepstrebeck Posted December 30, 2006 Share Posted December 30, 2006 You may also use hydraulic jack oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DodgeKCL Posted December 30, 2006 Share Posted December 30, 2006 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chryslercl Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 According to shell guys the correct oil is tellus T40. Don´t know if you have the same specs in your country:regards. Fernando Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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