Strut oil

[TKR514]

More heat but no light. Not much help in any of that.

DID tanny get the word from KYB on their recommendation for the installation of their shocks an/or if their shocks have heat related failures?

Still would like to hear the word from folks that know what they are doing. Thanks.

[Victor Laury]

I tried to find my paperwork for my Tokikio HP's to no avail, But I do remember the tid-bit about adding a small amount of light oil under the the word "Important"

[TKR514]

I willl give 'em a call & see if there is a Yes/No answer on installation and their take on the heat transfer concern.

[TKR514]

Our local KYB rep said that KYB' should:

1) be installed dry and

2) over heating is not a problem with their shocks.

Probably 2ManyZs had it right that it helps mostly a corrosion prevention thing on our less-than-perfectly sealed strut housing on our older Z's. The strut's themselves do not require it.

[kmack]

FWIW:

The Gabriel VST's (yes I know, el cheepo's) that I put on my car last year specifically stated to add oil and it even told how much (in cc's), although I don't have the paperwork anymore to tell exactly what that qty was.

[TKR514]

My el cheapo Gabriels did not mention it either way, so I fell back to the FSM for installation instructions and added some oil.

I never installed the expensive shocks so I never heard that "dry" was specifically recommended on KYB brand shocks. Getting a specific answer from KYB on the technical reasons WHY they recommend dry installations might take some time.

Still, other than help with possible corrosion advantage, I cannot find any facts that requires oil with KYB's for technical reasons. Without technical reasons for doing it or not doing it, it's your personal preference with KYB's...

[owenk]

Gee guys I have a friend of a uncle that works for an oil company and says-to change your oil very 3000 miles so I am super picky and change my strut oil every 1500 miles just to be safe:bandit:

I would check the oil at every fillup up them dam gas stations will not let me drink beer at the islands while I am working . . . where the heck has customer service gone ???

[vashonz]

while installing my Illumias today the instructons said to use oil. Im not sure whether theres a difference between Tokicos and KYB's.

[Bambikiller240]

Originally posted by vashonz

while installing my Illumias today the instructons said to use oil. Im not sure whether theres a difference between Tokicos and KYB's.

I'd say there are at least several differences:

Several hundred dollars in cost, and much higher quality. Not to mention the adjustability of the Illuminas.

[tanny]

Hey, stop ripping on my poor little cheapies.

Can't believe it! Pulled the old strut cartridge out of right rear, put in the new one, with oil, got everything put back together, tire on, and lowering the jack. Then noticed the large nut that threads into the top of the strut tube(cartridge retainer) lying right next to me on the floor. I meant to do that. I needed more practice. I don't call myself pea brain for nothing. Where's that dam- dog?!! :stupid:

[Bambikiller240]

Originally posted by tanny

Hey, stop ripping on my poor little cheapies.

I wasn't meaning to "rip" on your KYB's. Actually I have KYB's (with oil in the strut tubes) on my 72 Z. With my budget, I couldn't justify the expense of Illuminas,and the Bilsteins that I'd prefer to have, are not made anymore.

[tanny]

I was just trying to amuse myself at 1:00 or 2:00 in the morning. I was Insomnia Man last night, and the family wasn't available to abuse(or to abuse me), so I had to make smart as- remarks on the internet for entertainment. I am not a high performance driver, and my son,who turns 16 shortly, better not be(good luck!), so I could never justify to to my wench buying a performance shock. Not that I EVER have to justify ANYTHING to her! Well, not much of anything. Thanks for the advice BTW, and as I noted, I did add oil to the struts. I put what I thought was just a little oil in and had to force out about 9/10 of what I put in. Thanks, Victor.