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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