Posted April 24, 201311 yr comment_421490 I have taken off work to R&R my 240's struts. I have convinced a local sports car guy to come by to help me. I ordered my stuyts from a local parts store and they arrived this morning.We have my car torn down and were getting ready to start the re-install on the first strut,...when I notice a warning on the box to, "Make certain I use the correct amont and type of oil in the strut housing".What the heck are they talking about? What oil? What kind do I use? How much do I use,...and Why am I using it?My Haynes manual does not reference oil. I have read several threads on this forum about the struts and have never read anything about oil.Any quick help wiuld be most appreciated as we're standing here wth a disassembled car and I'm lost. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/46362-help-installing-new-strutsquestion-about-oil/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 24, 201311 yr comment_421493 Any type is fine. I used some leftover ATF that I had. You'll know there is enough when it starts to leak out. Check out Blue's write-up on it:http://atlanticz.ca/zclub/techtips/suspension/tokicoupgrade/tokicoinstallfront.htm Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/46362-help-installing-new-strutsquestion-about-oil/#findComment-421493 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 24, 201311 yr comment_421495 Ditto for Jarvo and Blue. ATF works well. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/46362-help-installing-new-strutsquestion-about-oil/#findComment-421495 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 24, 201311 yr Author comment_421497 OK,...thanks for the fast reply Jarvo and ZCurves.Do I just fill it up till it over flows r do I need an exact amount?Also,....I still don't understand why I need the oil / ATF. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/46362-help-installing-new-strutsquestion-about-oil/#findComment-421497 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 24, 201311 yr comment_421501 Don't bother with the oil. Its not needed. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/46362-help-installing-new-strutsquestion-about-oil/#findComment-421501 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 24, 201311 yr comment_421507 DltalfaThe oil is used to cool the shocks and add lubrication or so I've been told. While its not needed - as John expressed - if you have the whole assemblies out just fill them up. I used 10W30 oil and it works just fine. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/46362-help-installing-new-strutsquestion-about-oil/#findComment-421507 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 25, 201311 yr comment_421545 A lot of folks just use whatever engine oil is on hand out of convenience. It's just there to a) help the shock from seizing inside the tube for the NEXT time you have to replace it, and help transfer heat out of the shock insert into the tube because the shock pretty much turns motion into heat. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/46362-help-installing-new-strutsquestion-about-oil/#findComment-421545 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 27, 201311 yr Author comment_421714 Thanks guys!!! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/46362-help-installing-new-strutsquestion-about-oil/#findComment-421714 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 27, 201311 yr comment_421733 dltalfa would you rate the difficulty of that once you've finished for me please, maybe 1 thru 10, 10 being the worst job ever. I've got to replace mine soon.Thanks,Cliff Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/46362-help-installing-new-strutsquestion-about-oil/#findComment-421733 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 28, 201311 yr comment_421824 Its not bad. Just got through mine. It takes far less oil than you'd expect, around a 1/4 cup I'd guess. You may hit a snag if the shock is seized in the strut tube. Mine came out fairly easy. I was surprised by the dirt inside. My challenge was dealing with getting the progressive lowering springs to work with the spring compressors. I did it. Anybody can do it. Just be patient its pretty straightforward. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/46362-help-installing-new-strutsquestion-about-oil/#findComment-421824 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 28, 201311 yr Author comment_421826 dltalfa would you rate the difficulty of that once you've finished for me please, maybe 1 thru 10, 10 being the worst job ever. I've got to replace mine soon.Thanks,CliffSiteunseen,...it really wasn't all that difficult More than anything, it was cumbersome and time cinsuming. I would rate it a 7 out of 10. I would say it is definatley a 2 person job though. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/46362-help-installing-new-strutsquestion-about-oil/#findComment-421826 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 29, 201311 yr comment_421882 Thanks Guys! I'll get mine sooner than later now, just need more $$. Always needing Datsun money. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/46362-help-installing-new-strutsquestion-about-oil/#findComment-421882 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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