What sort of grease do you use? motor oil will eat many of the plastic that are used in rc. by treehugger » Fri Oct 01, 2010 8:23 pm, Post Info: Basic shock oil setup. I've found that almost all brands of RTR's I bought since have never applied any grease on these seals. Isn't a bottle of Trinity, Associated or Losi shock oil like $5? by Coelacanth » Wed Sep 29, 2010 6:20 pm, Post Using any solvents (lacquer thinner, acetone, etc...) would make the old seals swell, but oil? DON'T try silicon lubes at the sex shops, they are way too expensive. Maxima (58901M) 111/390 Medium Grade 7WT Zero Drag Formula Racing Shock Fluid - 1 Quart Without them your vehicle would continue to bounce up and down. by Coelacanth » Wed Sep 29, 2010 5:11 pm, Post I ended using a mix of 2 oils. If I can fabricate something for almost-free, even better! A video explaining how to change the shock oil for short bore shocks commonly used on 1/10 touring cars. 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. I'm sure there must be cheap substitutes for the different weights of oil sold for our RC oil-filled shocks. by ricerscott » Thu Sep 30, 2010 2:30 pm, Post RC Car & Truck Shocks at RC Planet Hobby Store. There will also be a difference in oil specifications for different scale RC cars, and for nitro or electric as well. Oil is sold in small bottles from (usually) 10wt to 100wt. I'll get some 30wt, 40wt, 50wt & 60wt in my next RC purchase (along with new wheels, tires, MG servo, radio, etc.). Copyright © document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) Website Acquisitions Inc. All rights reserved. 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. They are anywhere from $3-$5 a bottle, and a bottle can last for a few sets of rebuilds. Integy Billet Machined XLS Piggyback Shock Set (4) for 1/10 Slash 4X4 (6808) (L87mm) INTT8537BLUE Shock Oil - Find shock oil for your radio control cars and trucks at RC Planet. 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. 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. 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. I see references to 30 weight, 35 weight, etc...but I think a 5W30 or 10W30 motor oil would be much too thick. AXON Core Shock OilAXON thoroughly pursued the required dampening characteristics for all RC cars. The transmission and crankcase oils will destroy the rubber seals and even degrade the other plastic components. I don't buy stuff in stores anymore, it's all eBay--after days or even weeks of patient hunting! I had a shock that seemed dry, pulled the top off and there was a small amount of dark grey oil. There is no cheap alternative to the R/C Mineral or Silicone based Shock oil -that I am aware of. 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 remember back in the day some people using vegetable or other cooking oil, and it appears that motor oils could eat through the seals. Since buying my first house in 2007 and going through this recession the last year & a half, things have been pretty tight financially. Add to Wish List. Many beginner hobbyists find it difficult to choose oils for their RC cars. We carry a huge selection of shock oil at every day discount prices. I just do not know if it will damage any R/C shocks? This allows the shock to be stiffer one way a… by Coelacanth » Fri Oct 01, 2010 10:30 am, Post I'm not sure about gear, but engine oil will eat away the rubber seal. 99 Both motor oil and silicone-based oil can be used, but silicone-based oil is the best choice for most RC cars. hey it,s a english joke dont take any notice. red shock collar replacements/alternatives? 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. Thicker shock oil will help the car to navigate larger jumps and bumps since the oil will slow the reaction of the shock. Does Not Evaporate and Cause Build … Since there aren't any hobby shops within reasonable driving distance I used automotive lubricants. RC12L replacement source for rear oil shock. Is there anything wrong with doing this? Liberty Oil, 1oz Bottle of The Best 100% Synthetic Oil for Lubricating R/C Radio Controlled Cars and All Types of Vehicles. 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. Shop Shock Oils Online from Canada Hobbies. It helps to keep them from leaking. ATF will work. I have used automotive gear oil for the shocks and have not had any issues. Totale spedizione (Tasse escluse) Spedizione gratuita! Thanks everyone for the consistent advice. By forcing a piston through oil, shocks develop the hydraulic friction necessary to oppose the unwanted bouncing in your suspension. Then gear oil, too slow. The only thing I would try, other than "approved" silicone oils would be actual suspension oil for motorcycles/bicycles-- Like Fox for oil, etc. CDN$ 31.99 CDN$ 31. Peace and professionlism.....Kabunga signing off!!! I first tried ATF and it seemed to rebound too fast. Visit Our Website Today To Check Out Our Range! It is money well spent. In hot weather, increase the weight of your shock oil to maintain the same damping characteristics. Add to Cart. Ask Curtis what was in the drums that they repumped into little bottles for shock oil. Anyway, I later discovered the root cause of my leaky shocks was from not applying grease on my rubber seals in the shock cartridges. 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 You can even skip the rebuild kit and just put the oil in there and see what ones leak and only fix those. Only 8 left in stock. 99. 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 treehugger » Sat Oct 02, 2010 12:41 am, Post RC Car/Truck Shock Oil Lot, most bottles are 1/2 to 3/4 full or more. I had a shock that seemed dry, pulled the top off and there was a small amount of dark grey oil. 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. Back in the day we used to run automotive oil. 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. Yeah, you're probably right. It's not worth saving a few bucks to risk damaging the shocks. by mrhemi1971 » Thu Sep 30, 2010 7:00 pm, Post It's very important not to mix 5W-30 because it's not consistent. A special blend just for RC racing?? Team Losi has some affordable kit with 5 or so different grades shock oil, giving a good base to start from. Valved Pistons for RC Car Shocks: Here is a way to make a piston on any RC car hydraulic shock valved. There seems to be a lot of debate about what brand of oil to use in shocks and differentials. The shock oil you will use depends on the type of RC car in which it will be used. Just spend the money and get the correct shock oils. Hey Marc do you have some scottish ,s in you ? I first tried ATF and it seemed to rebound too fast. Are there any automotive lubricants that are known to be good shock oil substitutes? In the past I only ever used a few drops of suspension oil on the seals. It's been over a week and I don't see any leaking and they still seem to have good damping. Hmm I'm not sure I get the joke, Paul, but I can say I have some "cheap bastard" blood running through my veins! by kaiser » Thu Sep 30, 2010 8:44 am, Post When it's R/C related, but doesn't fit anyplace else. Lighter weight Oil will make your car seem more responsive. years ago I used to play around with mixing automotive 30W with 90W gear oil to get various blends. by rc10johnny » Fri Oct 01, 2010 8:33 am, Post Most of the shock oil […] I then tried regular motor oil and it was a bit better. Glad I asked. 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. Since there aren't any hobby shops within reasonable driving distance I used automotive lubricants. And my experiences servicing the Fox fork on my bike demonstrate that actual suspension oil is much better suited for suspension usage.). 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? Continua lo shopping Procedi con l'acquisto You should be fine. Totale (Tasse incl.) AE RC10 - Made In The Eighties, Loved By The Ladies. Compare this Product. FREE Delivery on your first order of items shipped by Amazon. 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 . Add to Wish List. I then tried regular motor oil and it was a bit better. I see references to 30 weight, 35 weight, etc...but I think a 5W30 or 10W30 motor oil would be much too thick. To clarify, only manufacturers using cSt as a […] 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 … I'm sure there must be cheap substitutes for the different weights of oil sold for our RC oil-filled shocks. Post The manual doesn’t always have information on oil properties. RC SILICONE SHOCK OIL COMPARISON CHART. (Years ago, using motor oils in my RC shocks would harden the rubber seals in fairly short order. Shock Oil determines the damping of your car. The higher the number, the heavier (or thicker) the Oil. 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. ↳   Vintage Magazine Track Tests / Race Winners, ↳   Vintage Catalogs / Instruction Manuals. http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...P?I=LXSF70&P=8, The following errors occurred with your submission. T.. $6.49 . RC Hobbies Have A Great Range Of RC Car Shock Oil, Diff Oil and Grease. by Lonestar » Thu Sep 30, 2010 9:24 am, Post you could buy a bottle of SAE 30wt for a buck and could do hundreds of shocks. Get it by Tomorrow, Jan 8. Then gear oil, too slow. by drbelleville » Wed Sep 29, 2010 5:53 pm, Post 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. That and the Automotive oil is toxic. by vintage AE » Wed Sep 29, 2010 10:00 pm, Post Team Associated Silicone Shock Oil (2oz) (10wt) $ 9.99 CAD Team Associated Silicone Shock Oil (2oz) (15wt) 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! With proper care and maintenance, you should rarely ever need to replace a shock. But since our RC cars won't generate heat like in real cars, that should not be a factor. Most hobbyshops carry the bigger bottles which are well worth the initial cost. What type of oil do you think Associated was using?? Heavy Oil will make your car seem sluggish. Core Shock Oil (L) AXON Core Shock Oil Large (90cc)AXON thoroughly pursued the required dampening characteristics for a.. $12.99 . There are many things to consider when choosing shock oils and in this article, we’ll go over our recommendations for a basic setup. Here I will show you how to properly change the oil in your RC Investment. 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. by Coelacanth » Fri Oct 01, 2010 10:16 pm, Post Add to Cart. 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. 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. Ever since I started applying grease, I no longer have leaky shock issues. What do you guys use instead of expensive RC model "niche" products? by Eau Rouge » Thu Sep 30, 2010 9:13 am, Post Shock absorbers dampen the compression and rebound of the suspension by controlling the speed at which a suspension cycles. When purchasing the shock oil for your RC car, you must consider the following three factors: How to Change the Oil in Your RC Car's Shocks: The suspension on your RC Car is one of the most important parts. Thinner shock oil will allow the shock to react more quickly, and help your buggy soak up smaller bumps and track imperfections. Hi everyone.