D.A.L wrote:
My compass fluid level is low and needs refilling,is there a substitute
fluid I can use rather than buying an overhaul kit. I had heard that
using mineral spirits would suffice. Any suggestions?


Aircraft Spruce, has jsut the fluid for sale, go to the online catalog,
then instruments, then compasses, then you'll see a listing of repair
kits,it's under that heading.
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catmain.php
Bill Higdon