What oil do you suggest for struts

[funkydato]

I've heard a few different people using a couple of oils for reconditioning struts on a12, sunnys etc...

Any suggestions please guys.

I need to recon mine thats all.

chur

[nick_m]

I've heard of people using 20w50 engine oil to stiffen things up.
I couldn't find anything in my service manual about what oil to use but I think from memory its 30w. Could be wrong hopefully someone else will chime in

[dirtyleppa]

is it really worth the hassle man? new shocks cant be all that expensive. i can get prices for them if needed

[Dattodevil]

some people find that the old hydraulic shocks suit the lighter 1200 better than using newer gas shocks.

[Datto_610]

Think iv heard someone use anti freeze? But not 100% sure on that

[Brnwgn]

genrally standard they use a very thin hydraulic oil(10-30 or lighter), ive fitted engine oil in the past and its worked almost too well... feel all the bumps but the car handled well on the track... its cheap but i wouldnt bother as gas ones are well priced..

as for anti freeze i know alot of circuit guys use it in the strut around the insert as this helps disapate heat. very effective so im told..

[taiparacer]

i cheat i use motor cycle fork oil will try and find the container find it is the best but then again uim a cheap skate as i had a 4 litre pack given to me