Fork oil or DEXRON transmission fluid?

Started by ThomasMagna, March 31, 2006, 06:08:18 PM

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ThomasMagna

March 31, 2006, 06:08:18 PM
I am going to replace the front fork fluid in the '82 Magna. The owner's manual says to use either the fork oil or ATF. Wondered what you folks use? I am inexperienced too so any tips would be helpful.

Thanks in advance.
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Greg Cothern

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March 31, 2006, 11:10:48 PM
Fork oil has more viscosity than the automatic transmission fluid.  Personally me I would go with the fork oil as I just think the ATF is not enough.  Just my $.02 worth.
Greg Cothern
00 Valkyrie Interstate
96 Magna 
Previously owned:
87 Super
96 Magna project bike
95 Magna "Pay it forward"   

silveradocowboy

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April 01, 2006, 10:11:51 PM
Fork oil for sure, ATF tends to leak past the seals.
Jeff
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Marc Albea

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April 02, 2006, 03:12:16 PM
Fork Oil for sure.

Marc
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