[VA240Z]

What is the best fluid to use inside the strut housing to surround the strut cartridge? Also how much do you put in?

Thanks,

Mike

 

[johnb510]

I used Marvel Mystery Oil. It does'nt take alot. I forgot what the FSM says, but I added enough so it goes up to 3/4 the way up the strut tube with the strut cartridge installed.

 

[bajcsi]

Whydo you use oil?

Why do you use the oil when using strut catridges?

Brett

 

[johnb510]

Re: Whydo you use oil?

It acts like a heat sink... helps to remove the heat from the cartridge to the strut tube.

 

[winoman]

Re: Whydo you use oil?

Wouldn't leaving the boot off cool them considerably--without oil? Also, I would assume if you use the oil, you would want a good boot fastened very well.

steve 77