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Q & A: 1951 MGTD - shock fluid

Saturday March 30th, 2002
Q & A, MGA, MGB, MGC, MG T-Type, Midget
John:
I have a '51 TD. One of the front shocks is low on fluid. What is the correct fluid to put in them? Hydraulic jack oil? Dot 5, silicone based brake fluid? 10W motor oil?

Thank-you.


Mark A. Johnson

Mark!

You have already found an answer, I'm certain, but this is what we use: hydraulic oil (about 50 weight) with a seal sweller and an anti-foaming agent. You can purchase shock oil from Moss, for instance, but their weig... read more