I first tried ATF and it seemed to rebound too fast. Thicker shock oil will help the car to navigate larger jumps and bumps since the oil will slow the reaction of the shock. by rc10johnny » Fri Oct 01, 2010 8:33 am, Post I had a shock that seemed dry, pulled the top off and there was a small amount of dark grey oil. Totale (Tasse incl.) I see references to 30 weight, 35 weight, etc...but I think a 5W30 or 10W30 motor oil would be much too thick. RC Car/Truck Shock Oil Lot, most bottles are 1/2 to 3/4 full or more. It helps to keep them from leaking. by ricerscott » Thu Sep 30, 2010 2:30 pm, Post Is there anything wrong with doing this? http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...P?I=LXSF70&P=8, The following errors occurred with your submission. The shock oil you will use depends on the type of RC car in which it will be used. Here I will show you how to properly change the oil in your RC Investment. Just spend the money and get the correct shock oils. Team Associated Silicone Shock Oil (2oz) (10wt) $ 9.99 CAD Team Associated Silicone Shock Oil (2oz) (15wt) ↳ Vintage Magazine Track Tests / Race Winners, ↳ Vintage Catalogs / Instruction Manuals. red shock collar replacements/alternatives? If I can fabricate something for almost-free, even better! Most hobbyshops carry the bigger bottles which are well worth the initial cost. And my experiences servicing the Fox fork on my bike demonstrate that actual suspension oil is much better suited for suspension usage.). Shop Shock Oils Online from Canada Hobbies. There is no cheap alternative to the R/C Mineral or Silicone based Shock oil -that I am aware of. Team Losi has some affordable kit with 5 or so different grades shock oil, giving a good base to start from. Depending on the type of racing, there may be different oil weight specifications, and for some types of racing, even a different weight oil between front/rear and left/right side shocks. Then gear oil, too slow. Does Not Evaporate and Cause Build … The valve will open one way to open all the holes in the piston and close in the opposing direction to block some of the piston holes. The transmission and crankcase oils will destroy the rubber seals and even degrade the other plastic components. How to Change the Oil in Your RC Car's Shocks: The suspension on your RC Car is one of the most important parts. What do you guys use instead of expensive RC model "niche" products? There are many things to consider when choosing shock oils and in this article, we’ll go over our recommendations for a basic setup. Only 8 left in stock. But since our RC cars won't generate heat like in real cars, that should not be a factor. by treehugger » Fri Oct 01, 2010 8:23 pm, Post Anyway, I later discovered the root cause of my leaky shocks was from not applying grease on my rubber seals in the shock cartridges. I later invested in an automotive grease gun with a rubber tip and now have a lifetime supply of Green Grease: The grease is just for the o-rings. ATF will work. You should be fine. Continua lo shopping Procedi con l'acquisto Using any solvents (lacquer thinner, acetone, etc...) would make the old seals swell, but oil? Hey Marc do you have some scottish ,s in you ? Core Shock Oil (L) AXON Core Shock Oil Large (90cc)AXON thoroughly pursued the required dampening characteristics for a.. $12.99 . It's been over a week and I don't see any leaking and they still seem to have good damping. Liberty Oil, 1oz Bottle of The Best 100% Synthetic Oil for Lubricating R/C Radio Controlled Cars and All Types of Vehicles. by mrhemi1971 » Thu Sep 30, 2010 7:00 pm, Post (Years ago, using motor oils in my RC shocks would harden the rubber seals in fairly short order. When purchasing the shock oil for your RC car, you must consider the following three factors: Shock Oil determines the damping of your car. Ask Curtis what was in the drums that they repumped into little bottles for shock oil. 10/20/2020 0 Comments At RCcarStars we are driven to help all RC hobbyist learn and understand more about our hobby of RC cars. Add to Wish List. you could buy a bottle of SAE 30wt for a buck and could do hundreds of shocks. I don't buy stuff in stores anymore, it's all eBay--after days or even weeks of patient hunting! I first tried ATF and it seemed to rebound too fast. RC SILICONE SHOCK OIL COMPARISON CHART. I have used automotive gear oil for the shocks and have not had any issues. years ago I used to play around with mixing automotive 30W with 90W gear oil to get various blends. This allows the shock to be stiffer one way a… Since there aren't any hobby shops within reasonable driving distance I used automotive lubricants. Ever since I started applying grease, I no longer have leaky shock issues. I used to use Associted Green Slime for a while, but found that the tube they provide just wasn't cost effective for me. I had a shock that seemed dry, pulled the top off and there was a small amount of dark grey oil. What type of oil do you think Associated was using?? While silicone oil is recognized as the best for RC due to its ability to resist changes in viscosity due to temperature fluctuations, the labeling can be misleading. The manual doesn’t always have information on oil properties. Glad I asked. I ended using a mix of 2 oils. Many beginner hobbyists find it difficult to choose oils for their RC cars. The seals werent harmed by it, the shock seals are the same compound used in rubber style valve cover gaskets, and it never hurt them! RC Car & Truck Shocks at RC Planet Hobby Store. I still have some of the bottles of that realy dark oil in the shock box,but since the silicone has come out 30# & 35# are the only 2 I use. Add to Wish List. FREE Delivery on your first order of items shipped by Amazon. Since buying my first house in 2007 and going through this recession the last year & a half, things have been pretty tight financially. It's very important not to mix 5W-30 because it's not consistent. by Eau Rouge » Thu Sep 30, 2010 9:13 am, Post Most of the shock oil […] Shock absorbers dampen the compression and rebound of the suspension by controlling the speed at which a suspension cycles. by vintage AE » Wed Sep 29, 2010 10:00 pm, Post When it's R/C related, but doesn't fit anyplace else. Without them your vehicle would continue to bounce up and down. Both motor oil and silicone-based oil can be used, but silicone-based oil is the best choice for most RC cars. For a 4WD car, I'd go with thick silicone diff fluid on the front/middle diffs, for my 1/8 cars I like 200K on the front and 500K on the middle. DON'T try silicon lubes at the sex shops, they are way too expensive. What sort of grease do you use? Are there any automotive lubricants that are known to be good shock oil substitutes? by Coelacanth » Fri Oct 01, 2010 10:16 pm, Post 99. I second on the Baby oil and KY but I think motor oil is up to the task especially if you get the synthetic stuff (6$/quart is way better than 4$/ounce) the environment in a Car engine has to be more hostile than in our shocks the 5w-30 in my car works from 10 degrees to 100 and I don't bash RC's below 40 and above 90 I think it's ok. Totale spedizione (Tasse escluse) Spedizione gratuita! by Lonestar » Thu Sep 30, 2010 9:24 am, Post To clarify, only manufacturers using cSt as a […] AXON Core Shock OilAXON thoroughly pursued the required dampening characteristics for all RC cars. I'm not sure about gear, but engine oil will eat away the rubber seal. Get it by Tomorrow, Jan 8. by kaiser » Thu Sep 30, 2010 8:44 am, Post I use Finish Line fluoro oil on my bike's suspension seals and gave that a try on my car's seals to good effect. hey it,s a english joke dont take any notice. Valved Pistons for RC Car Shocks: Here is a way to make a piston on any RC car hydraulic shock valved. The only thing I would try, other than "approved" silicone oils would be actual suspension oil for motorcycles/bicycles-- Like Fox for oil, etc. I just do not know if it will damage any R/C shocks? CDN$ 31.99 CDN$ 31. A video explaining how to change the shock oil for short bore shocks commonly used on 1/10 touring cars. RC12L replacement source for rear oil shock. I'm sure there must be cheap substitutes for the different weights of oil sold for our RC oil-filled shocks. I've used Green Grease on my planetary non-sealed diff cases too, a light coat will usually last about 4 race days before I need to clean and re-apply on the rear diff. By forcing a piston through oil, shocks develop the hydraulic friction necessary to oppose the unwanted bouncing in your suspension. Maxima (58901M) 111/390 Medium Grade 7WT Zero Drag Formula Racing Shock Fluid - 1 Quart Thanks everyone for the consistent advice. Oil is sold in small bottles from (usually) 10wt to 100wt. It is money well spent. The difference between the two is that the Silicon Oil has a better resistance to viscosity change than the Automotive oil, but the automotive oil is designed to handle heat much better and will not break down with heat. Yeah, you're probably right. Compare this Product. We carry a huge selection of shock oil at every day discount prices. Isn't a bottle of Trinity, Associated or Losi shock oil like $5? Hmm I'm not sure I get the joke, Paul, but I can say I have some "cheap bastard" blood running through my veins! Thinner shock oil will allow the shock to react more quickly, and help your buggy soak up smaller bumps and track imperfections. There seems to be a lot of debate about what brand of oil to use in shocks and differentials. Add to Cart. by Coelacanth » Wed Sep 29, 2010 5:11 pm, Post AE RC10 - Made In The Eighties, Loved By The Ladies. Hosim Front Rear RC Shock Absorber, 6 Packs Adjustable Assembled Spring Damper Suspension Upgraded Oil Filled Shock 25-ZJ03 for 9125 9155 9156 RC Car Monster Trucks … Shock Oil - Find shock oil for your radio control cars and trucks at RC Planet. In the past I only ever used a few drops of suspension oil on the seals. I then tried regular motor oil and it was a bit better. RC Cars Spare Parts, Upgraded Accessories Apply for HBX 2020 New Version 18858&18859 Aluminum Capped Oil Filled Shocks(Front/Rear) M1882 4pcs 3.5 out of 5 stars 4 $18.99 $ 18 . Back in the day we used to run automotive oil. Post There will also be a difference in oil specifications for different scale RC cars, and for nitro or electric as well. I'll get some 30wt, 40wt, 50wt & 60wt in my next RC purchase (along with new wheels, tires, MG servo, radio, etc.). A special blend just for RC racing?? Then gear oil, too slow. I'm sure there must be cheap substitutes for the different weights of oil sold for our RC oil-filled shocks. Hi everyone. I see references to 30 weight, 35 weight, etc...but I think a 5W30 or 10W30 motor oil would be much too thick. Add to Cart. You can even skip the rebuild kit and just put the oil in there and see what ones leak and only fix those. Info: Basic shock oil setup. motor oil will eat many of the plastic that are used in rc. by treehugger » Sat Oct 02, 2010 12:41 am, Post I then tried regular motor oil and it was a bit better. Pretty much any fluid that doesn't eat up the internals of our shocks will do, really... but when a proper losi bottle is $4 in most hobby shop, why use anything else, really? They are anywhere from $3-$5 a bottle, and a bottle can last for a few sets of rebuilds. Copyright © document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) Website Acquisitions Inc. All rights reserved. I remember back in the day some people using vegetable or other cooking oil, and it appears that motor oils could eat through the seals. by Coelacanth » Wed Sep 29, 2010 6:20 pm, Post I've found that almost all brands of RTR's I bought since have never applied any grease on these seals. T.. $6.49 . Other than that you might be able to try "Mineral Oil" which is sold at Walgreens or CVS pharmacies, I use it for my Disc Brakes on the Mountain Bike. With proper care and maintenance, you should rarely ever need to replace a shock. Peace and professionlism.....Kabunga signing off!!! by drbelleville » Wed Sep 29, 2010 5:53 pm, Post Since there aren't any hobby shops within reasonable driving distance I used automotive lubricants. by klavy69 » Sat Oct 02, 2010 5:37 pm, AcidTech theme by ST Software - Updated by Ian Bradley, Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Limited. US$7.55 US$9.68 22% Off 2PCS Metal Oil Filled Rear Shock Damper for Wltoys 12428 FY-03 1/12 RC Car Vehicles Model Spare Parts 131 reviews COD US$6.59 US$9.58 31% Off 1pc Metal Shock Adapter For URUAV 1/24 4WD 2.4G Mini RC Car Crawler Model Vehicle Waterproof RTR Parts 30 reviews COD 99 The higher the number, the heavier (or thicker) the Oil. That and the Automotive oil is toxic. In hot weather, increase the weight of your shock oil to maintain the same damping characteristics. Integy Billet Machined XLS Piggyback Shock Set (4) for 1/10 Slash 4X4 (6808) (L87mm) INTT8537BLUE It's not worth saving a few bucks to risk damaging the shocks. INJORA RC Shock Absorber Oil Adjustable RC Damper Set with Springs for 1/10 RC Truck Crawler Axial SCX10 TRX4 D90 (120mm) 3.8 out of 5 stars 466. Since this is for that buggy, see if you can get a shock rebuild kit with tool (little thing to help seat the O-Rings in the base), rebuild the shocks and just put some 40wt in there. by Coelacanth » Fri Oct 01, 2010 10:30 am, Post I found a guy on eBay selling shock oil at decent prices and picked up three 2-oz containers of 25, 30 and 35-weight oil for about $11 shipped. RC Hobbies Have A Great Range Of RC Car Shock Oil, Diff Oil and Grease. Visit Our Website Today To Check Out Our Range! Lighter weight Oil will make your car seem more responsive. Heavy Oil will make your car seem sluggish.
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