{"id":5547,"date":"2023-04-23T08:18:25","date_gmt":"2023-04-23T07:18:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodiesrc.com\/?p=5547"},"modified":"2023-06-04T20:40:32","modified_gmt":"2023-06-04T19:40:32","slug":"rc-shock-oil-weight-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodiesrc.com\/rc-shock-oil-weight-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"RC Shock Oil Weight: A Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
RC shock oil is a specialized lubricant used in the shock absorbers of remote-controlled (RC) vehicles. The shock absorbers are responsible for controlling the suspension system and absorbing impact from jumps and bumps in the terrain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The shock oil is important because it plays a critical role in determining the performance of the suspension system. The thickness or viscosity of the oil affects the damping characteristics of the shocks, which in turn affects how the vehicle handles and responds to the terrain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It’s important to regularly check and replace the shock oil to ensure that the vehicle is performing at its best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Choosing the right weight of shock oil depends on, among other things, the driving surface, driving style, and indoor or outdoor tracks. <\/strong>Here\u2019s a table highlighting different shock oil weights and their ideal use cases:<\/p>\n\n\n\n These are general guidelines, you will need to experiment with different shock oil weights to find what works best for your particular car and driving style if you don\u2019t have the manufacturer\u2019s recommendation.<\/p>\n\n\n\nShock Oil Weight<\/strong><\/td> Good for<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> 10wt to 20wt<\/td> Carpet racing or smooth, high-grip surfaces. These oils provide faster shock rebound and compression, which is ideal for on-road cars.<\/td><\/tr> 25wt to 35wt<\/td> Medium grip surfaces, such as indoor clay tracks. These oils provide a good balance between handling and stability.<\/td><\/tr> 40wt to 50wt<\/td> Outdoor tracks with a rough surface or high jumps. These oils provide more damping, which can help absorb larger impacts.<\/td><\/tr> 55wt to 70wt<\/td> Large jumps and extreme terrain. These oils provide the most damping, which is ideal for heavy cars or cars with stiff suspension setups.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n