'41 Buick rear shocks. What fluid?

[SwedishGS455-71]

My '41 Buick shop manual says " use only Delco Shock absorber fluid" ??

What kind of fluid can I use?? Hydraulic fluid or what? Transmission fluid??

Help me out here??!!:Do No:

Thanks// Jan

[matresspilot]

Hi,
I have the same problem with my '54. I want to take care of it ASAP but I can't seem to find anyone who can tell me what alternative there might be, IF there is one. :rolleyes:
Some one suggested rear axle oil, but I'm afraid to use anything that might clog up the small holes in the absorber unless advised by a professional or those with first hand experience.
Well let me know if you find the answer.

[telriv]

Pick up some hydraulic jack fluid at NAPA or something. Same stuff.

Tom T.

[SwedishGS455-71]

Pick up some hydraulic jack fluid at NAPA or something. Same stuff.

Tom T.

This is what I did, worked like a charm :-)

// Jan