What brand shock oil do people use?

[mikeyscott]

Just wondering what oil people use? I have been using Schumacher oil, but recently changed to Losi and the shocks feel better.

Heard the associated stuff is good stuff too

[coolcars782]

I use the ae stuff and it is very good stuff

[AmiSMB]

I usually use Losi or AE for shocks and Ultimate for diffs

[paulc]

AE oil for shocks

[Mad-Wolfie]

i use whatever the LHS have in stock at the time at the weight i want.

[sparrow.2]

I like the Associated stuff but losi is good too if you want halfweights as it's about 2.5wt lighter than Associated on the same indicated weights.

[Neil Skull]

Originally Posted by Mad-Wolfie

i use whatever the LHS have in stock at the time at the weight i want.

There are 2 key elements for choosing shock oil.
Quality of oil and control of the viscosity.
There was a very good independant report made that showed diferent brands of oil had very different results. The main point was getting the weight labelled on the bottle correct to the actual viscosity.
Some brands for example had 300 weight that was close to 400 and even 400 weight that was close to the 300weight oil.

I cant find the report now but i think it was on rctech.

The best for accurate viscosity ratings was Kyosho. (disclaimer!! I work for Kyosho uk so i am biased)

The key point is that if you are ruinning 300 weight oil and go to 400 weight, You want to be sure thats exactly what you get or you may be confused in getting the set up changes you desire. this is especially compounded if you swap between brands as there are even greater discrepencies to be had.

If someone could find the report it was very interesting.