Viscosity of Lubix Found! Cheaper Alternative!

[Squishypants]

Here is my 60cc Syringe. It is not lubix nor is it the same viscosity.

Wasn't that a lot of effort for a "ha ha it's water you idiot!" joke?

 

[zenzzzz]

so what is better than ---> 30k wt / 50k wt

 

[theace]

I will have lunhui's next week. I think we can work out a deal of 5 of them. I might even throw in some lube for free.

As of now, I need exactly 5 lol. The sooner the better. There's a tourney coming up in June and I need to have the cubes soon. (Only 1 is for me so yeah...) Tried PM-ing you. Your inbox is full.

 

[~Phoenix Death~]

Where is a reccomended place to get 30-50k Diff Silicone Oil?
How would I measure the amount to put in?

 

[ElectricDoodie]

Where is a reccomended place to get 30-50k Diff Silicone Oil?

In a store, you could go to any hobby store. Especially ones that have RC cars or train sets.
Online, anywhere. Most people just use Ebay and Amazon.

How would I measure the amount to put in?

You use it the same way that you use Lubix. The same amount and everything. So, just follow Lubix's instructions of 1 drop.
The one thing I would change, though, is that Lubix says to use a drop at each core point, but I find that to be too much. I put about half a drop into the core points.

What I don't like, is that Lubix never shows how much "a dab" is supposed to be. Yes, he does mention that it is 1/50th ml, but how the hell am I supposed to measure that without needing other tools? He should actually show how big the drop is that he uses, but he doesn't.

Since you get so much Silicone Diff Oil for very cheap, it won't hurt to be experimental. At first, I tried whatever I thought was "a dab" and it ended up being too much, and the cube became sluggish. I then cleaned it all off and washed it, and reapplied less the second time around, and the cube was amazing afterwards. When I ordered Lubix to compare, I applied the same amount, and it felt exactly the same.

so what is better than ---> 30k wt / 50k wt

Are you asking which is better between the two? I don't think you read the OP.
He clearly says that 50k wt is what you should get, but that 30k wt is an acceptable substitute, if you can't find 50k wt.

here's the viscosity of Diff oil you want to look for = 50,000 WT

30K works just as well as 50K

 

[Squishypants]

traxxas diff lube showed up today. I would be soundly surprised if this is not -exactly- the same stuff. Viscosity is identical, lubes a cube perfectly, and a fraction the cost. Wouldn't it be illegal to take this stuff, change the container, slap my own brand on it, and charge 20X the price for it? I mean, this stuff is identical :confused:

This is likely 20 lifetimes supply in the one bottle. It came with a label that looks cut from a larger bag, so it probably comes in bulk lots.

 

[Nujabesfe]

Well if this IS the same stuff, I can't say I'm too happy having paid $15 + shipping for 50¢ worth of product and a .27¢ 5cc luer lock syringe (I used to work in medical supplies at a hospital) , and a vinyl sticker. I like to see a guy make a profit and be an entrepreneur, but.....



edit: oh forgot... .05¢ for an XT-18 luer lock 18 gauge applicator tip.

where can you buy the dispensiong tips (ive googled already)

 

[antoineccantin]

How big is a bottle of traxxas diff oil?

 

[Nujabesfe]

How big is a bottle of traxxas diff oil?

50cc

 

[Squishypants]

where can you buy the dispensiong tips (ive googled already)

I'm 99% positive I found them on amazon.

 

[JLarsen]

"Whoa, that's excellent! This should be enough lube for.......my wife"

Rofl

 

[Nujabesfe]

does silicone diff oil 50,000 wt last as long as lubix?

 

[Clayy9]

Yes; it's almost exactly the same product.

 

[Nujabesfe]

Yes; it's almost exactly the same product.

is there a noticeable difference besides being nontoxic or toxic

 

[Squishypants]

is there a noticeable difference besides being nontoxic or toxic

traxxas actually says on its label that it's non toxic, but that you may experience mild irritation if you put your lubed cube in your eye. lubix says on the label "buy more".

 

[JyH]

Is it worth it to try 20k before 50k?

Also, this is a stupid question, but is 50wt on Amazon the same as 50k?

 

[Nujabesfe]

Is it worth it to try 20k before 50k?

Also, this is a stupid question, but is 50wt on Amazon the same as 50k?

50k means 50,000 wt
(obviously(no offense) ) there is a big difference

 

[Clayy9]

I would say just go to 50k, but since I've never used 20k, I can't really tell you not to, or if it's worth it or not.

No, 50wt is not the same as 50k wt (50000wt).

 

[JyH]

Thanks, just wasn't sure because when I searched Shock Oil on Amazon, they were all low amounts.

 

[AustinReed]

300th post get.

Sorry, had to.