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11-14-2016, 03:12 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Hampshire
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|  Shock oil
Hi guys. I thought I would have my first go at changing the shock oil etc, which went well. But when I finished I realised that I use petroleum shock oil, not synthetic oil. What is the difference between them, and will it be ok for my Axial shocks? Thank in advance. |
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11-14-2016, 04:56 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: winder, ga
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| Re: Shock oil
My shocks haven't had any oil in them since 2011. I think you'll be fine.
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11-14-2016, 06:58 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Austin
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| Re: Shock oil
RC shocks usually use silicone rubber O-rings and bladders - they can be adversely affected by Petroleum oils..... Also, silicon (synthetic) shock oil isn't as affected by temperature changes.
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11-14-2016, 11:25 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Hampshire
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| Re: Shock oil
Thanks guys.
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