Guys,
I have yet to locate in my TM the type of oil to use in refilling the shock absorbers.
Anybody know the current commercial equivalent fluid?
Thanks!
Brent
WC51 Shock absorber oil...What type?
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Re: WC51 Shock absorber oil...What type?
Nothing fancy- hydraulic jack oil.
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Re: WC51 Shock absorber oil...What type?
It's no longer available from PERMATEX, but the original PERMATEX Hydraulic Jack Oil of yesteryear was labeled as such on the can.
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Re: WC51 Shock absorber oil...What type?
Permatex still sells it, but as jack oil... Any jack oil should be fine.
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Re: WC51 Shock absorber oil...What type?
I disagree, PERMATEX brand Hydraulic Jack Oil is no longer availible thru their dealers It has been discontinued for 2 or 3
The original PERMATEX Jack Oil I am referring to was Catalog #78, it came white plastic Jugs at the end.
The original PERMATEX Jack Oil I am referring to was Catalog #78, it came white plastic Jugs at the end.
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