Suspension Oil

Post by **paul4581** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 12:11 pm

Could anyone please tell me the best oil to use in the front and rear suspension of my 1959 minor. Thanks.

Post by **GeorgeHurst** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 12:14 pm

SAE40 I believe, for stiffer damping

Post by **PSL184** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 12:31 pm

30 weight oil is best - Lawnmower / motorbike shops sell it.....

Post by **mike.perry** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 1:55 pm

I assume that you mean in the dampers!

Post by **bmcecosse** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 2:37 pm

Standard oil is SAE 20 - better damping as others have pointed out with SAE 30, even better with 40! But note - that's NOT 10W40 - which is only SAE10 at normal temp. So - as above - either garden centre or motrocycle place - just ask for engine oil - not fancy 'suspension' oil. Tesco do a small bottle of SAE 30 at fair price - look in gardening section. drain off the old (stinking!) oil - add some new and pump it through - when you see new oil running out - refit the valve assembly and fill up with new oil. You need to bounce the car up and down to expel air - and expect to keep topping it up weekly for about a month. Don't fill right to the top - leave a small air space.