Jim wrote:
Also went to refill the dashpots, couldn't find any ATF Fluid on the
shelf so I added a small anmount of 3 In One Household Oil. Too thick,
thin, just about right? Problems mixing with ATF Fluid?
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Jim - I have used 3 in 1 oil in my dashpots since the 60s with no ill
effects. It is a little thicker than ATF ( which is about SAE 10) but
thinner than 30w motor oil. The 2 should be compatible, both being
petroleum based. The ATF has more detergent action than regular oil but
this should not be a factor. The biggest advantage to the 3 in 1 is that
it comes in a handier sized self dispensing container that you can carry
with you in the car, In fact, when I had my Volvo 122S I carried it
under the hood on the inner fender, tucked behind a wiring harness.
Chris
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