Hydraulic jack oil is a very good substitute for shock oil. It is readily available at most auto stores, and works fine.
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Can someone give me assistance with the correct fluid to use in the shocks for my 1953 Buick Special.It`s not every day that we have to top-up our shock fluid and I am wondering what to use? Thanks for the replys
Hydraulic jack oil is a very good substitute for shock oil. It is readily available at most auto stores, and works fine.
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Joe T
37Buick coupe /455 powered
40 Super convert
72 GS455 convert 13.0/105
69 Buick Sportwagon
92 Road,aster wagon
04 Rendezvous
What I have been using is motorcycle shock oil because it is readily avaliable.
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Transmission fluid will work as well if you're in a bind. It's withstands pressures up to 300psi on a daily basis and I've seen it used many times in hydraulic car hoists.
Kanters has shock fluid. It's put togather special for lever shocks.
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