What oil can I use for RC shocks?
The best shock oil for RC cars is silicone-based.
What weight oil should I use on my RC car shocks?
35 is considered a good general starting place. I run on a very packed track and I run 40wt in the front and 50wt in the back and it is VERY stiff. I suggest starting with 35wt and go from there. I would use 60-80wt for on-road.
Can I use any oil in RC shocks?
You should only use silicone shock oil in your RC shocks if you don’t want to take a chance on damaging your shocks. You should use 30-40wt. The higher the viscosity (weight) of your shock oil the stiffer your RC’s springs will be so if you start with 35wt. and it is too stiff then you might want to go down to 25wt.
What is shock oil?
Finish Line’s Shock Oil is a premium suspension fluid formulated specifically for oil damped bicycle forks. Race proven to deliver superior performance in all suspension systems. A high viscosity index provides consistent damping through the longest and most extreme of riding conditions.
How do I make my RC Springs softer?
Heating the spring will only soften the metal not give you a softer spring,the only way to achieve a softer spring within the same overall dimensions is to use a smaller gauge wire.
How do you stiffen shocks?
In vehicles that have too much body roll, an easy way to dampen this behavior a little is to install stiffer shock absorbers. One can get oil-based shock absorbers filled with higher viscosity oil (thick oil) that make the ride quite stiff.
Can you use cooking oil in RC shocks?
baby oil, mineral oil, cooking oils, suntan oils….. all should be OK in RC shocks and shouldn’t hurt rubber o-rings and such. Just may be a pain to clean out when you do get shock oil.
What does heavier weight shock oil do?
Heavier oil slows suspension movement, and therefore transmits steering inputs to the tire/track interface sooner for a quicker reaction.
Which is shock oil is best for your RC car?
So, which shock oil is best for your RC car? The shock oil you will use depends on the type of RC car in which it will be used. Both motor oil and silicone-based oil can be used, but silicone-based oil is the best choice for most RC cars. When purchasing the shock oil for your RC car, you must consider the following three factors:
Which is the best oil for shocks and differentials?
There seems to be a lot of debate about what brand of oil to use in shocks and differentials. 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.
Can you use motor oil in a RC car?
Even though silicone shock oil is widely considered the best one to use, there is one more option available. Motor oil can be used as shock oil, but it’s much worse for the environment than its silicone-based counterpart. Motor oil needs to be measured out correctly to make sure the correct amount is being used for the desired RC car.
Why do you use silicone in shock oil?
Silicone is used for many different things, but the use of it in shock oil is because of its incredible lubricating properties. Keeping the parts of the vehicle that absorb the impacts of a crash lubricated prevents maximum damage to the parts. Silicone-based shock oil is better for the environment than the other options of motor oil, as well.