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What Oil To Use In Shocks and Standard Transmission???
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Hi All,

I searched the Service Manual and the Forum but cant seem to find out what oil to service the front shocks with.

Also considering modern oil what would be the best oil to run in a standard transmission?

Any suggestions?

Posted on: 2015/6/14 18:31
Bill,

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Re: What Oil To Use In Shocks and Standard Transmission???
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Ordinary SAE 85W-140 EP gear oil is just fine for the trans, differential, and steering gear box. For the front shocks I prefer Mobil hydraulic oil but others report good results with either hydraulic Jack oil or motorcycle fork oil.

Posted on: 2015/6/14 18:38
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Re: What Oil To Use In Shocks and Standard Transmission???
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Owen,

You read my mind about the steering box. I was just going to post on that. I am now going to attempt to replace the front seal on the steering box.

THANKS!!!

Bill

Posted on: 2015/6/14 18:41
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Re: What Oil To Use In Shocks and Standard Transmission???
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Posted on: 2015/6/14 20:24
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Re: What Oil To Use In Shocks and Standard Transmission???
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Thanks for the info!!!

Posted on: 2015/6/14 21:38
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