High Viscosity Differential Oil Thread

So I just placed an order for a bottle of Traxxas 50k Diff oil, an Aolong v1 and a stickerless Weilong v2. Any tips on lubing the things? They should be here in around 2+ weeks because I had them shipped from the US(Traxxas) and cubezz(cubes), any PH cubers here know where I can get a high viscosity lube locally?
 
So I just placed an order for a bottle of Traxxas 50k Diff oil, an Aolong v1 and a stickerless Weilong v2. Any tips on lubing the things? They should be here in around 2+ weeks because I had them shipped from the US(Traxxas) and cubezz(cubes), any PH cubers here know where I can get a high viscosity lube locally?

Use a syringe, don't use the thing that comes with the traxxas. Just take a few ml from the traxxas every time the syringe gets emptied. My 50k is lasting me 3 years and counting (still haven't even used half of it). I found that I was over lubing the cube a ton (used about 2-3 times more lube than needed) when I didn't use a syringe. You only need a tiny drop about half the size of the "o" on the keyboard for each part (under the washer, over the washer, etc) and a little more than that on the pieces.

and if you're going to use CBC's tutorial (Future Cuber linked to it on post #242), I suggest putting about 1/2 the amount of lube CBC used on the pieces (the stuff he does on the core and edge pieces is good). If your cube is already broken in, just take an edge and a corner and put a line/dot/drop of lube on every spot that has friction (should be all the spots that are not shiny) and break that in. It should be about the right amount of lube on the pieces.
 

This was the perfect amount of lube for my Aolong v1, except I wouldn't lube the corner shaft like crazybadcuber does. Just the long strip on the edge piece and lubing the centers was great.

Keep in mind though, that you probably want to do this after breaking in your cube. I had about 1500 solves on my Aolong before lubing (which maybe is a bit much), but it does help to have some of the plastic worn smooth before applying.
 
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Thanks for the vid, i've seen this before but wasn't sure if it'll work for the aolong

Use a syringe, don't use the thing that comes with the traxxas. Just take a few ml from the traxxas every time the syringe gets emptied. My 50k is lasting me 3 years and counting (still haven't even used half of it). I found that I was over lubing the cube a ton (used about 2-3 times more lube than needed) when I didn't use a syringe. You only need a tiny drop about half the size of the "o" on the keyboard for each part (under the washer, over the washer, etc) and a little more than that on the pieces.

and if you're going to use CBC's tutorial (Future Cuber linked to it on post #242), I suggest putting about 1/2 the amount of lube CBC used on the pieces (the stuff he does on the core and edge pieces is good). If your cube is already broken in, just take an edge and a corner and put a line/dot/drop of lube on every spot that has friction (should be all the spots that are not shiny) and break that in. It should be about the right amount of lube on the pieces.

woah 3 years? guess paying the expensive shipping was a good idea then xD I've seen a few lubing, unboxing/review vids and they seem to do some sort of alg to spread the lube around but for the life of me i can't figure it out. I'll link a vid once i see it they seem to only be moving the U and R face though

This was the perfect amount of lube for my Aolong v1, except I wouldn't lube the corner shaft like crazybadcuber does. Just the long strip on the edge piece and lubing the centers was great.

Keep in mind though, that you probably want to do this after breaking in your cube. I had about 1500 solves on my Aolong before lubing (which maybe is a bit much), but it does help to have some of the plastic worn smooth before applying.

I was planning on 500 solves before i lube it, but then again the lube should take around 20 days to get here and the cube should arrive here in 6 days (if cubezz decides to ship the things already) so i think i'll have around 1000+ solves before i can actually lube them xD
 
So I just placed an order for a bottle of Traxxas 50k Diff oil, an Aolong v1 and a stickerless Weilong v2. Any tips on lubing the things? They should be here in around 2+ weeks because I had them shipped from the US(Traxxas) and cubezz(cubes), any PH cubers here know where I can get a high viscosity lube locally?
thanks for saving my time.What lubix alternatives can be bought here locally? Pinoycubeshop lube is always out of stock!
 
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thanks for saving my time.What lubix alternatives can be bought here locally? Pinoycubeshop lube is always out of stock!

Call their shop first, they still have stocks but their website isn't updated. I'm actually considering ordering lube from them just so i can use their syringe for my traxxas xD

Lil's Hobby Shop (glorietta makati) have shock oil 600 weight. idk where to buy 50k diff oil though.

There's a hobby shop in my area that has 7k cts shock oil(Exceed Brand), but since i wasn't sure how it would compare to the 50k weight diff oil i just opted to pay $13 for Traxxas and shipping.
 
Wla bang place n mas malapit s Caloocan? (Only pinoys can answer no trolls please) Kung wla, magkano yang shock oil n yan?

The Lil's Hobby shop in Trinoma has gone out of business, IDK any Hobby shop near caloocan. You can buy some in shops that sells "Tamiya" RC Toys, and other hobby shops.
Be sure to ask Silicone Oil. If your lucky enough you can find some ranging 100 to 100k.
Good luck finding one.
 
The Lil's Hobby shop in Trinoma has gone out of business, IDK any Hobby shop near caloocan. You can buy some in shops that sells "Tamiya" RC Toys, and other hobby shops.
Be sure to ask Silicone Oil. If your lucky enough you can find some ranging 100 to 100k.
Good luck finding one.

I think someone said that using 100k wt diff oil is bad because it's too thick and would feel too gummy right after lubing, not sure if spreading the lube in would make the "gumminess" go away tho
 
I think someone said that using 100k wt diff oil is bad because it's too thick and would feel too gummy right after lubing, not sure if spreading the lube in would make the "gumminess" go away tho

100 to 100K is for RC Cars, so they would have that, just buy 50k Below, I personally use 600CST for the core, just put few drops on the screw and spin it till it flows in.
I use Maru and Hair Cuticle for the pieces.
 
100 to 100K is for RC Cars, so they would have that, just buy 50k Below, I personally use 600CST for the core, just put few drops on the screw and spin it till it flows in.
I use Maru and Hair Cuticle for the pieces.

Did you buy your Maru lube locally? ooh this is the first time i've heard of Hair Cuticle, how good is it?
 
Ok b Vitress? (Ayoko humingi s sister q)

There's a hobby shop in my area that has 7k cts shock oil(Exceed Brand), but since i wasn't sure how it would compare to the 50k weight diff oil i just opted to pay $13 for Traxxas and shipping.[/QUOTE]

Where's ur area?
 
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