How Much Oil Do You Put in a RC Car Shock?

When it comes to RC car shocks, the type of oil you use and how much you put in can make a huge difference in the performance of your RC car. Oil is used to help reduce friction between the moving parts of a shock and to also provide dampening.

Different types of oil have different viscosities, meaning they can be thicker or thinner. Thicker oils will provide better dampening, while thinner oils will allow more movement.

The amount of oil you put in your RC car shock can vary depending on the type of racing you are doing. Generally speaking, the more you put in, the better it will handle on-road or off-road. You want to make sure that your shock is not overfilled, however, as too much oil can actually create too much resistance and cause excessive wear and tear on the shock.

When filling your shock with oil, it’s important to measure out exactly how much you are putting in. There are various tools available for this purpose such as syringes or scale measuring cups specifically designed for RC shocks. To ensure accuracy, it’s best to use one of these tools rather than simply eyeballing how much oil is in there.

Once you have determined how much oil to put in your RC car shock, there are a few additional steps that should be taken to ensure optimal performance. First, make sure that all air bubbles have been removed from the shock by carefully inverting it several times while keeping an eye on any air bubbles rising up from within. Secondly, add some additional weight such as lead weights or sandpaper weights inside the spring coil itself which will help increase traction when driving on bumpy roads.

Conclusion:

How much oil do you put in a RC car shock? The answer depends on what type of racing you are doing and what type of oil you are using.

Generally speaking, more oil is better for off-road racing while less is best for on-road racing. To ensure optimal performance, make sure all air bubbles have been removed from the shock and add some extra weight inside the spring coil itself for extra traction when needed.

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Stephen Dunn