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I need to add a little shock oil to a couple of shocks. They don't appear to be leaking and work very well. Do I have to use the shock oil made for Armstrong shocks, or is there an oil I can get local that will do the same job without damaging the seals? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif PJ
 
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I've always used mineral oil in mine. Stinky Armstrong oil went into customer's cars. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
 
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Straight Mineral oil Doc? The kind you get from the drug store? PJ
 
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That's what I use. Wait 'n see who dissents/agrees...

I've no leaky seals, either /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif
 
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Well, I'm off to the store!! Hope I don't make a mistake and get Cod Liver oil instead. Phew! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/lol.gif
 
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20W Motorcycle Fork Oil (Castrol, Harley Davidson, Mobil etc.).

It's formulated to avoid foaming and says it's nice to rubber seals. Use the petroleum based/mineral, rather than the (more expensive) synthetic. Avoid hydraulic jack fluid (foams). Moss also sells a 'proper' lever shock oil. Some people use 30W oil for a stiffer ride, but I'm going with uprated valves with 20W.
 
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Yep, cheap clear mineral oil that you buy at the corner drug store.
 
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The laxative? mineral oil from the drug store?

I've been soaking rough emeralds in it for a few days now to clarify them a bit before pollishing them into pretty gemstones. Interesting. Sounds like another product with a million n one uses. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsup.gif
 
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20W Motorcycle Fork Oil (Castrol, Harley Davidson, Mobil etc.).

It's formulated to avoid foaming and says it's nice to rubber seals. Use the petroleum based/mineral, rather than the (more expensive) synthetic. Avoid hydraulic jack fluid (foams). Moss also sells a 'proper' lever shock oil. Some people use 30W oil for a stiffer ride, but I'm going with uprated valves with 20W.

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And that reminds me I should pick some up......
 
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The laxative? mineral oil from the drug store?

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Yep!
 
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20W Motorcycle Fork Oil (Castrol, Harley Davidson, Mobil etc.).

It's formulated to avoid foaming and says it's nice to rubber seals. Use the petroleum based/mineral, rather than the (more expensive) synthetic. Avoid hydraulic jack fluid (foams). Moss also sells a 'proper' lever shock oil. Some people use 30W oil for a stiffer ride, but I'm going with uprated valves with 20W.

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And that reminds me I should pick some up......

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/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/iagree.gif Me too wouldn't dare use anything else---Keoke
 
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