Has any one tryed using substitute oil as a shock oil?

[King blitz]

Got brand new shocks and no oil .did some research on substitute oils that could be used like sun flower oil and olive oil..ik motor oil was used back in the nitro days but some say motor oil eats the seals . But I have not heard anything on marvel mystery oil..would it eat my seals ?I only do moderate speed passes and honestly I really don't need shocks but I like the way they look. so ik some have suggested to use 500 wt but I'd like to experiment with other oils.what do you guys think

 

[Greengaunja]

Being a mineral oil, I'd say it would be very thin? And if it is, worst case Ontario, it will leak.

 

[King blitz]

Being a mineral oil, I'd say it would be very thin? And if it is, worst case Ontario, it will leak.

Thank you.
Found a brand new bottle of this stuff in my shed so I'm just collecting thoughts and wondering what to use as a substitute oil.i saw a few vids on sunflower oil ..trials did good .. olive and vegetable oils also work they say.if they leek won't that be a process improvement? Constant oiling of my cvd axels and everything around that gets whipped by flying oil

 

[Senton_Prime]

I may have just the idea for you ole pal.. buy some damn shock oil you crazy old geezer!!

 

[Johnny b]

Paula found a bottle of log cabin syrup in my pantry that expired in 2003. Looks thick enough to try. Hate wasting stuff

 

[speeding_Infraction]

Paula found a bottle of log cabin syrup in my pantry that expired in 2003. Looks thick enough to try. Hate wasting stuff

I can't wait to see how this turns out
Maybe you could use it as center diff oil?

 

[Johnny b]

I can't wait to see how this turns out
Maybe you could use it as center diff oil?

Nope...I have a slipper. Thinking about pouring it on bulldogs dog food.

 

[ArrmaFreek2022]

Got brand new shocks and no oil .did some research on substitute oils that could be used like sun flower oil and olive oil..ik motor oil was used back in the nitro days but some say motor oil eats the seals . But I have not heard anything on marvel mystery oil..would it eat my seals ?I only do moderate speed passes and honestly I really don't need shocks but I like the way they look. so ik some have suggested to use 500 wt but I'd like to experiment with other oils.what do you guys think

You're so crazy man BTW this thing is like the duct tape of oils. you can put that on any part of your car and it will fix any issue lol

 

[Greengaunja]

You're so crazy man BTW this thing is like the duct tape of oils. you can put that on any part of your car and it will fix any issue lol

Even add it to your gas to clean out the injectors.
"Duct tape of oils" is bang on correct!

 

[King blitz]

Even add it to your gas to clean out the injectors.
"Duct tape of oils" is bang on correct!

Yeah been using it in my 1/1 replacing 1 quart of oil with 1 quart of marvel mystery oil .at oil changes.but just wondering if I can use it in my rc shocks.just don't know if it will eat seals

 

[King blitz]

I may have just the idea for you ole pal.. buy some damn shock oil you crazy old geezer!!

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Whoa whoa .who you calling old .I'm not even 50 yet lol I'm a young buck

You're so crazy man BTW this thing is like the duct tape of oils. you can put that on any part of your car and it will fix any issue lol

Like Frank's hot sauce.you can put that s*"!t on everything

 

[MrTitanium]

Got brand new shocks and no oil .did some research on substitute oils that could be used like sun flower oil and olive oil..ik motor oil was used back in the nitro days but some say motor oil eats the seals . But I have not heard anything on marvel mystery oil..would it eat my seals ?I only do moderate speed passes and honestly I really don't need shocks but I like the way they look. so ik some have suggested to use 500 wt but I'd like to experiment with other oils.what do you guys think

I like to run Ragu in my shocks.

 

[Smilinbri]

I use Shoe goo in mine

 

[LicketySplit]

I like to run Ragu in my shocks.

I use extra chunky. I find the large chunks really help absorb the big jumps.

 

[King blitz]

I use Shoe goo in mine

I was thinking KY JELLY

I use extra chunky. I find the large chunks really help absorb the big jumps.

What's next?? Chunky ass peanut butta
I'd like to see someone use gorilla glue

 

[gotnitro]

Got brand new shocks and no oil .did some research on substitute oils that could be used like sun flower oil and olive oil..ik motor oil was used back in the nitro days but some say motor oil eats the seals . But I have not heard anything on marvel mystery oil..would it eat my seals ?I only do moderate speed passes and honestly I really don't need shocks but I like the way they look. so ik some have suggested to use 500 wt but I'd like to experiment with other oils.what do you guys think

Fix a flat works incredibly in shocks.

 

[Clubin]

This thread should be dealeated.

 

[Johnny b]

I can't wait to see how this turns out
Maybe you could use it as center diff oil?

Nope...I have a slipper. Thinking about pouring it on bulldogs dogfood

I was thinking KY JELLY

What's next?? Chunky ass peanut butta
I'd like to see someone use gorilla glue

I washed my hair with KY jelly. I don't really recommend it.

 

[King blitz]

This thread should be dealeated.

Poor little ole clubin

 

[SrC]

Got brand new shocks and no oil .did some research on substitute oils that could be used like sun flower oil and olive oil..ik motor oil was used back in the nitro days but some say motor oil eats the seals . But I have not heard anything on marvel mystery oil..would it eat my seals ?I only do moderate speed passes and honestly I really don't need shocks but I like the way they look. so ik some have suggested to use 500 wt but I'd like to experiment with other oils.what do you guys think

Exactly where are you getting your Bad RC advice dude?
Bookface or worse???
Stop cheaping out, use silicone shock oils already.
Why would you buy upgrade shocks and skimp on the proper oil?????????????
No. Don't use anyting else.
Start learning more about RC shocks and how they work. They are not there for "Show".
You "have NOT heard anything on Marvel mystery oil". It's a mystery what's in that stuff anyway. It will destroy the silicone shock seals. That won't be a mystery when it does.
Well I have not heard anything about using "water" in shocks also. Does that mean it's ok to do???

>>>>>>>>>>>I would start with 550 cst. Yes. Buy TA Green Slime O -ring grease for the reassembly. Protek Blue O ring grease is great also as another option. They protects the o-rings. And keeps the shocks from leaking the silicone oil.

But if you are against using proper RC oil, KY silicone personal lube will also work. You should have some lying around.

https://www.herbspro.com/collection...bda1411ed806b4ef00a82b832&cjdata=MXxOfDB8WXww

There was some good as well as bad advice in that video.

Try this one. I would follow Adam Drake. All of his shock videos.