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Re:Fork oil 3 Weeks, 1 Day ago  
ATF is not equal to 10wt. It is closer to 7wt when new, but viscocity is not a measured property of ATF. It is only evaluated for shear stability, thermal stability, and acidity. There is a reason even "big red" stopped using it.
 
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Re:Fork oil 3 Weeks, 1 Day ago  
jd750ace wrote:
ATF is not equal to 10wt. It is closer to 7wt when new, but viscocity is not a measured property of ATF. It is only evaluated for shear stability, thermal stability, and acidity. There is a reason even "big red" stopped using it.

I know quite a number of people using it with no ill effects.
 
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I've had it in several bikes myself, with no problems, but have always gone back with fork oil. Just an FYI post really. If you are trying to tune a suspension with cartridge emulators, the viscocity matters a good bit. You can really tell the difference, since after 20,000 miles, the suspension fluid will still be a little heavy pouring out, where the ATF will almost pour out like water. It is obvious how beaten down it is.
 
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Were you using a full synthetic ATF??. This one is, out in saddle bag already so don't recall which one I picked up
 
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