High Viscosity Differential Oil Thread

[cyoubx]

There's one thing not clear to me..
Are diff oil and shock oil the same thing or do they react totally different?

It's a different viscosity between the two.

 

[ElectricDoodie]

There's one thing not clear to me..
Are diff oil and shock oil the same thing or do they react totally different?

It's like the difference between the consistency of Nutella and Juice.

Diff oil is very thick, while shock oil is more runny.

 

[Nujabesfe]

How much diff oil do you need in a 3x3 (and 4x4)?
And how long does it last?

 

[Bapao]

How much diff oil do you need in a 3x3 (and 4x4)?
And how long does it last?

I depends. One drop in each center and one for the pieces seems to be the general trend. Some prefer the pieces unlubed though. Experiment a bit...

EDIT

Check out the Lubix guide.

 

[EnterPseudonym]

Team Losi 50k is the Diff. oil I use.

 

[Nujabesfe]

what is 50k wt in cs

 

[Bapao]

what is 50k wt in cs

Good question:

http://www.offroad-cult.org/Special/cps_wt_umrechnung/cps_wt_convert.php

I have my doubts about that converter though.

2,291,130 cps...?

 

[Clayy9]

what is 50k wt in cs

Sorry, I have to. HERE!

 

[daniel0731ex]

The usage of pure silicone oils in speedcubes could be traced as far back as 2008, and I think there are even earlier discussions, just didn't bother to search more thoroughly.

So yeah, you get the point.

 

[Nujabesfe]

Good question:

http://www.offroad-cult.org/Special/cps_wt_umrechnung/cps_wt_convert.php

I have my doubts about that converter though.

2,291,130 cps...?

i got 637 cps?

 

[Nujabesfe]

Good question:

http://www.offroad-cult.org/Special/cps_wt_umrechnung/cps_wt_convert.php

I have my doubts about that converter though.

2,291,130 cps...?

and i wanted cs not cps

 

[Clayy9]

According to that converter, 50K WT = 2,291,130 CPS.

Random link: here

 

[Bapao]

and i wanted cs not cps

It says cps on a lot of the bottles, that's why I looked up that converter.

 

[daniel0731ex]

Here's another thread I found, with pictures of how it looks like when you buy it from hardware stores:

http://bbs.mf8.com.cn/viewthread.php?tid=10279&extra=&highlight=%BC%D7%BB%F9

(Need to login to see the pic)

The usage of pure silicone oils in speedcubes could be traced as far back as 2008, and I think there are even earlier discussions, just didn't bother to search more thoroughly.

So yeah, you get the point.

EDIT: Here are the pictures in the thread

 

[EnterPseudonym]

i got 637 cps?

Good question:

http://www.offroad-cult.org/Special/cps_wt_umrechnung/cps_wt_convert.php

I have my doubts about that converter though.

2,291,130 cps...?

WT is a non-standard measurement. It varies from company to company. Go for cSt rating. Speaking of which, I just found this site that will help determine cSt Value between manufactures.

Edit: That site is for shock oil values, but if you find the manufactures that use a linear progression for their WT to cSt shock oils, then you can figure out the WT you'll need/want.

 

[Bapao]

WT is a non-standard measurement. It varies from company to company. Go for cSt rating. Speaking of which, I just found this site that will help determine cSt Value between manufactures.

Edit: That site is for shock oil values, but if you find the manufactures that use a linear progression for their WT to cSt shock oils, then you can figure out the WT you'll need/want. BTW, Lubix is ~45,000 cSt.

Brilliant! We need this information added to the OP.

 

[Jaxon Peterson]

I couldn't agree more! The only thing that competition does is force the company to prove themselves/find new ways of being the best.
If Lubix is the best (which I personally think it is) then they will come out on top.

I'd love to see some comparing reviews!

 

[Stefan]

The usage of pure silicone oils in speedcubes could be traced as far back as 2008, and I think there are even earlier discussions, just didn't bother to search more thoroughly.

One from 2005:
http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/speedsolvingrubikscube/message/18550

 

[Deleted member 12389]

I had a QJ 4x4x4 that was very unpleasant because it was so loose. A few days ago, in desperation, I added lots of 50K differential lube to it (probably about 20 drops), and now it's pretty nice. Not as fast as a QJ should be, but I can still do a U2 flick.

20 drops? that's practically drowning the cube. You sure?
Maybe I am just doing it wrong. Will retry...

 

[JonnyWhoopes]

20 drops? that's practically drowning the cube. You sure?
Maybe I am just doing it wrong. Will retry...

Nope, you're right. You should never need that much. I think he probably hit a point somewhere in there where it didn't make a difference how much more he put in. 20 drops is ludicrous.