Since the chief function of the shock oil is hydraulic, rather than
lubricant, a multi-viscosity oil doesn't sound right to me. Not to
mention unnecessary additives, detergents, whatever. Besides, one would
assume that the heat of compression was factored into the design in the
first place. The effect was discovered centuries ago... (before lever
shocks were invented, even).
Kristian Chronister had this to say:
>Okay, here's a totally weird thought...
>
>Why not 20/50 engine oil? It's 20W oil at room temp, that thins out no more
>than straight 50W would under heat. So couldn't one say it's actually
>stabler (i.e. stays at ~20W thickness under heat) than straight 20W which
>would thin out as the shocks heat up? Pressure alone would likely heat 'em,
>and at least on my MGA, engine compartment heat will DEFINITELY add some
>temp to the front shocks...
>
>Is there a real diff between dino juice and mineral oil? Aren't the one and
>the same, really?
>
>K
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