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SAE 40 compressor Oil for shocks?
Posted: Mon May 21, 2012 1:39 pm
by edd_barker
Hello,
Going to change the oil in my front and rear shocks, Machine Mart do an SAE 40 compressor oil, I'm assuming that I can use this?
Thanks,
Edd
Re: SAE 40 compressor Oil for shocks?
Posted: Mon May 21, 2012 1:57 pm
by PSL184
Yes, but at what price? Tesco sell 30 or 40 (I can't remember which) for Lawnmowers in their gardening section... last lot I bought was about £2.99/litre...
Re: SAE 40 compressor Oil for shocks?
Posted: Mon May 21, 2012 6:06 pm
by edd_barker
Its about £6 for a litre I think. From other discussions on this forum, Tesco only do SAE 30, and SAE 40 is supposed to be superior?
If so then the extra few quid is worth it I imagine.
Thanks!
Re: SAE 40 compressor Oil for shocks?
Posted: Mon May 21, 2012 6:17 pm
by MarkyB
Try SAE 30, I doubt you'll be disappointed with the result.
Re: SAE 40 compressor Oil for shocks?
Posted: Mon May 21, 2012 8:45 pm
by bmcecosse
It's a bit expensive -and you won't need anything like a litre. But it WILL be worth it!! Have you tried a motorbike place - just don't get fobbed off with expensive 'fork oil'......