Posted May 20, 201113 yr comment_356338 What type of oil do you put in the strut cartridge before you install the shock? I've read transmission fluid works. Or is this something that is not too precise? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/39631-what-type-of-oilfluid-do-you-put-in-the-strut-cartridge/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 20, 201113 yr comment_356342 I've just spent the last two hours searching posts for this very thing as I plan to do this job over the weekend. It's a mistery, I've read used motor oil, lite grease, and none at all (which seems to be frowned upon) From what I've read the benifits are 1) heat transfer, which lends itself to the use of motor oil. And 2) Ease of future removal of the cartredge, where grease wins. I didn't see ATF discussed.I am going with the grease, and a new O ring and gland nut. FWIW Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/39631-what-type-of-oilfluid-do-you-put-in-the-strut-cartridge/#findComment-356342 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 20, 201113 yr comment_356349 Pour in a small amount of oil (or grease/anti-seize the bottom of the strut) before inserting the shock prevent it corroding to the strut well's bottom. Once the shock is inserted, fill the strut cavity with oil then grease the top cap and secure. The oil transfers heat from the shock to the outer strut wall.It does not matter what oil you use. 10W30 motor oil seems be easiest to grab in most garages that I have done shocks for friends. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/39631-what-type-of-oilfluid-do-you-put-in-the-strut-cartridge/#findComment-356349 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 20, 201113 yr comment_356356 Thats the first vote for both that I've seen so far, I like it!BTW Blue, thanks for getting rid of the freakish avatar...........It was creeping me out. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/39631-what-type-of-oilfluid-do-you-put-in-the-strut-cartridge/#findComment-356356 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 20, 201113 yr comment_356372 Just be careful as you put the strut in, since the oil will come spewing out the top.By the way, I'm betting that blue will be back with more "freakish" avatars. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/39631-what-type-of-oilfluid-do-you-put-in-the-strut-cartridge/#findComment-356372 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 21, 201113 yr comment_356374 Awe come on, that was my teddy bear look... I did a study of a self portrait... here are the ones to date. More to come Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/39631-what-type-of-oilfluid-do-you-put-in-the-strut-cartridge/#findComment-356374 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 21, 201113 yr comment_356381 From what I've read the original oil is sperm whale, you can't get a better oil. Their are several companies the sell specific oil for shocks I think this would be your best bet Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/39631-what-type-of-oilfluid-do-you-put-in-the-strut-cartridge/#findComment-356381 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 21, 201113 yr comment_356386 Hmmm the only z link to whales I have read is here: http://www.atlanticz.ca/zclub/zinfo/zfun/carofthemonth/carofthemonth.htm Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/39631-what-type-of-oilfluid-do-you-put-in-the-strut-cartridge/#findComment-356386 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 21, 201113 yr comment_356394 Hmmm the only z link to whales I have read is here: http://www.atlanticz.ca/zclub/zinfo/zfun/carofthemonth/carofthemonth.htmI took a quick look and couldn't find the posts. It has been several years on this site this was talked about. I guess I'll find out this year when I crack one open the smell is a dead give-a-way. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/39631-what-type-of-oilfluid-do-you-put-in-the-strut-cartridge/#findComment-356394 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 21, 201113 yr comment_356398 I've heard older guys talk about the whale oil in the struts. It is the same smell as 150 year old watch that hasn't been cleaned in the past century. Have had the pleasure of this smell many times. It can curl your noise hairs. About 3 tablespoons of oil in the tube is plenty. I like Blue's changing avatar, he might be our new 'computer generated Piccaso'. Bonzi Lon Edited May 21, 201113 yr by Bonzi Lon Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/39631-what-type-of-oilfluid-do-you-put-in-the-strut-cartridge/#findComment-356398 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 21, 201113 yr comment_356446 Some years a go I went to help a Pantera broken on the side of the road, well the diff broke and they were filled with whale oil I almost vomited from the smell of hot whale oil. Well I gave him a ride in the 80' Datsun 210 to a phone nice man he insisted on buying me lunch and a tank of gas hethought it was hilarious when I could only squeeze 5 gallons in. I told him I filled it up that week. B Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/39631-what-type-of-oilfluid-do-you-put-in-the-strut-cartridge/#findComment-356446 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 26, 201113 yr comment_356928 IMHO the best to use is anti freeze, it is made to transfer heat and can also mix with water (condense), so that's what i use.Cheers Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/39631-what-type-of-oilfluid-do-you-put-in-the-strut-cartridge/#findComment-356928 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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